ABOUT BOBBIN WORKHow to Create Bobbin Work (Embroidery)Embroidering E-87E3Beautiful embroidery work, with a three-dimensional appearance, can be created by winding the bobbinwith medium to heavy weight thread or ribbon, which is too thick to be threaded through the machine’sneedle. The decorative thread or ribbon will stitch out on the underneath side of fabric whileembroidering with the fabric wrong side facing up. Bobbin work embroidery is created using the bobbinwork patterns included with this machine.Refer to the “Quick Reference Guide” about the bobbin work patterns.Required Materials■ Bobbin case and bobbin coverBobbin case (gray)There is a notch at the location indicated by theletter “A”.Bobbin coverThere are two small v-shaped tabs on the back ofthe bobbin cover as indicated by the letter “B”.The tabs help hold the bobbin in place so it doesnot lift up while thick thread is being pulledthrough.■ Lower threadWe recommend the following types of threads forbobbin work.* When wide ribbon or heavy weight threads are being used, werecommend test embroidering with the thread through and alsobypassing the bobbin case tension to see which gives the beststitching results.If wide ribbon such as 3.5mm (approx. 1/8 inch) is to be used,we recommend that bobbin case tension not be applied. Referto page E-91 for more detailed instructions.ABOUT BOBBIN WORKPREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORKNo.5 or finer hand embroiderythread or decorative threadFlexible woven ribbon(Approx. 2mm (5/64 inch) isrecommended.)Note• Do not use thread heavier than No.5 handembroidery thread.• Some threads may not be appropriate forbobbin work. Be sure to sew trial stitchesbefore sewing on your project.
