Brother International CS-6000/6000b/6000t Operation Manual - Page 18

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of a the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be removed. Draw up the lower thread as described in steps b 1 to 4. Replace the bobbin cover. c REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle types and their uses Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Fabric Type/ Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel, Silk Gabardine thread 60-80 50-80 75/11-90/14 Thin fabrics Lawn Georgette Cotton thread Synthetic thread 60-80 65/9-75/11 Challis, Satin Silk thread 50-80 Denim Cotton thread 30-50 Thick fabrics Corduroy Synthetic thread 90/14-100/16 50 Tweed Silk thread Stretch fabrics Jersey Tricot Ball point Thread for knits 50-60 needle (golden colored) 75/11-90/14 Cotton thread Easily frayed fabrics Synthetic thread 50-80 65/9-90/14 Silk thread For top-stitching Synthetic thread 30 90/14-100/16 Silk thread 16