Correctly placing the bobbin in the bobbin case is necessary for a proper stitch to be
formed. Double-check this step before placing the bobbin case into the machine.
Threading the Bobbin Case
Removing the bobbin from the bobbin case:
1. Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to
its highest position.
2. Remove the free-arm cover and open the bobbin
cover [Fig. 1].
3. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin case and pull
the bobbin case out of the machine [Fig. 2].
4. Release the latch to remove the bobbin [Fig. 3].
Inserting a new bobbin:
1. Hold the bobbin case in your left hand. Hold the filled
bobbin in your right hand [Fig. 4]. Unwind about six
inches of thread, making certain the thread unwinds
over the top of the bobbin as illustrated. Place the
bobbin in the bobbin case.
2. With the bobbin in the bobbin case, pull the thread
into the slot on the edge of the bobbin case [Fig. 5].
3. Pull the thread under the tension spring and into the
thread outlet [Fig. 6]. Leave about six inches of
thread extending from the bobbin case.
Note
: It’s important to be sure the bobbin is turning
CLOCKWISE [Fig. 7] as you pull thread from the bobbin
case. If it is turning counterclockwise, remove the bobbin
from the case, turn the bobbin over, place it back into the
case, and rethread the bobbin case.
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Raising the Lower Thread
1. Make sure the presser foot lever is raised.
2. Hold the end of the needle thread with your left
hand. Turn the hand wheel toward you with your
right hand until the needle goes down once and
comes back up, stopping when the needle is at its
highest position.
3. Gently pull up on the needle thread [Fig. 1]. The
bobbin thread, looped around the needle thread, will
be drawn up through the needle hole.
4. Pull about six inches of both the upper and lower
threads toward the back of the machine, placing
them under the presser foot [Fig. 2].
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Each built-in stitch can be customized for specific sewing needs by making
stitch length and stitch width adjustments. The machine is color-coded for easy
stitch length and width selection.
Setting the Control Dials
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When manually turning the handwheel, ALWAYS turn it toward you – NEVER
backward.
5
STITCH SELECTOR DIAL [Fig. 1]
To select a stitch, turn the stitch selector dial to align the
stitch desired with the indicator dot. The stitches are
color-coded to correspond with the stitch length dial.
Select a stitch, then set the stitch length within the color
range. These color ranges are guidelines and may vary
for some sewing techniques.
STITCH WIDTH DIAL [Fig. 2]
The stitch width dial is numbered 0 - 5, representing
the various stitch widths in millimeters. The higher the
number, the wider the stitch. The yellow color-coding
between 3 and 5 represent the width range for making
buttonholes.
To select a stitch width turn the dial until the desired
width setting is aligned with the indicator dot.
STITCH LENGTH DIAL [Fig. 3]
The stitch length dial is numbered 0 - 4 representing the
various stitch lengths in millimeters. The higher the
number, the longer the stitch.
To select a stitch length turn the dial until the desired
length setting is aligned with the indicator dot.
When set at 0 the fabric will not feed under the foot.
Simplicity Sewing Machine Education Helpline: 636-651-0030
Simplicity Sewing Machine Education Helpline: 636-651-0030
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