Brother International Innov-is XJ1 Operation Manual - Page 43

g Reattach the bobbin cover. Insert the tab of the bobbin cover into the notch of the needle plate cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN e Gently thread pull the upper thread. A loop of the bobbin will come out of the hole in the needle plate. 1 Getting Ready Memo • You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up the thread according to the procedure in "Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread" on page 41. h Press to unlock all keys and buttons. f Pull foot up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser and pull it about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the back of the machine, making it even with the upper thread. Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread There may be some sewing applications where you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for example, when making gathers, darts, or doing free motion quilting or embroidery. Memo • You can pull up the bobbin thread after threading the upper thread ("UPPER THREADING" on page 42). a Follow steps a to c in page 40 for installing the "Setting the Bobbin" on bobbin into the bobbin case. b Guide the the arrow bobbin thread through in the illustration. the groove, following * Do not cut the thread with the cutter. * Do not replace the bobbin cover. g Reattach the bobbin cover. c Press to unlock all keys and buttons. d While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand, press (Needle position button) twice to lower and then raise the needle. 41