Brother NX-2000 - Manual (Page 5)

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CREATING BOBBIN WORK
Required Materials
■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover
a Bobbin case (gray)
There is a notch at the location marked by “A”.
b Bobbin cover
There are ribs “B” on the back of the bobbin cover.
The ribs press down the bobbin so it is not lifted out
when thick thread is being fed from it.
■ Lower thread
We recommend the following types of threads for
bobbin work.
* If ribbon is to be used, we recommend that tension not be
applied. Refer to page 6 for more detailed instructions.
■ Upper thread
Sewing machine embroidery thread (polyester thread)
or monofilament (transparent nylon) thread.
If you do not wish for the upper thread to be visible, we
recommend using monofilament thread or polyester
light weight thread (50wt. or above) that is the same
color as the lower thread.
■ Needle
Use a needle appropriate for the upper thread and
fabric being used. Refer to “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combinations” (in the chapter “CHANGING THE
NEEDLE”) in the Operation Manual.
■ Presser foot
Utility stitches or decorative stitches: Monogramming
foot “N”
Free-motion sewing: Free-motion quilting foot “C”,
Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” or Free-motion
echo quilting foot “E”
■ Fabric
Be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric,
which includes the same threads and fabric as what is
being used in your project.
No.5 or finer hand embroidery
thread or decorative thread
Flexible woven ribbon
Fine embroidery ribbon (silk or
silk-like material) (3.5 mm (approx.
1/8 inch) or less, recommended)
Note
• Do not use thread heavier than No.5 hand
embroidery thread.
• Some threads may not be appropriate for bobbin
work. Be sure to sew trial stitches before sewing on
your project.
Note
• The sewing results may be affected by the type of
fabric used. Before sewing your project, be sure to
sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric that is
the same as the fabric used in the project.