How to Thread a Brother Sewing Machine

When initially operating a Brother sewing machine, individuals may have challenges in acquiring the necessary skills to correctly thread the machine.

After the first purchase of my Brother sewing machine, I had several challenges in comprehending its operational mechanisms, necessitating multiple attempts before achieving proficiency. The automated needle threader, in particular, is causing significant frustration.

Diagrammatic instructions for threading a Brother sewing machine can be found in the handbook or quick-start guide specific to the sewing machine model. Alternatively, these instructions may also be printed directly on the body of the sewing machine itself.

However, it has been observed that instructional materials in the form of photographs are often more comprehensible and user-friendly. In light of this, I will illustrate the process of threading a Brother sewing machine, employing the Brother CS6000i and CS7000X sewing machines as exemplars.

In this exposition, I shall elucidate the process of threading the upper thread through the needle on a Brother sewing machine, as well as the procedure for threading the bobbin and installing it into said machine.

This article is designed to be relevant to a wide range of Brother sewing machines, such as the Brother CS7000i, Brother CS7000X, Brother GX37, and several other contemporary models.

It is conceivable that certain models of Brother heavy-duty sewing and embroidery machines may exhibit variations in their systems. However, it is expected that the instructions provided below may still be applied with reasonable inference.

How to Thread a Bobbin on A Brother Sewing Machine

Upon unpackaging your just acquired Brother sewing machine, the initial step to undertake is the winding of the bobbin.

It is crucial to utilize just Brother-manufactured bobbins in conjunction with your sewing machine. The aforementioned pertains to the utilization of Class 15 and SA156 plastic bobbins, which are essential components for the majority of Brother sewing machines.

To begin the process of winding the bobbin, elevate or extract the spool pin and afterwards position your spool of thread atop it. This will initiate the procedure.

If the machine possesses a horizontal spindle, it may be necessary to place the spool cover over it. The utilization of spool caps is generally unnecessary when employing vertical spindles.

I prefer to orient the thread spool in a manner that the thread tail is drawn from the uppermost position on my vertical spool pins, and from the rear position on the left side of my horizontal spool pins. This is achieved by positioning the spool in a manner that allows the thread tail to be pulled from the left side.

Subsequently, it will be necessary to extract the thread end from the machine and proceed to guide it underneath the pre-tension disk situated on the left side of the machine body in a clockwise direction. The sensation of the thread passing beneath the disk allows for the determination of the completion of this action. The disk may be described as a circular component positioned above the thread guide piece, taking the shape of the letter L.

Please examine the schematic diagram to see if there is a possible method to circumvent passing below the thread guide on which the tension disc is situated, since some specific machines may need this action.
Subsequently, position the bobbin onto the shaft of the bobbin winder.

When the bobbin is rotated in a clockwise manner, the spring connected to the shaft should be displaced into the groove located on the bobbin. The sensation of the object settling into place will be perceptible.

Adjust the orientation of the shaft to a rightward direction. Another modification will provide the impression of seamlessly fitting into position.

For Brother Sewing Machines With a Fast Bobbin-Winding System

Insert the terminal end of the thread spool into one of the apertures located in the middle of the bobbin.

To initiate the operation of a computerized machine, it is necessary to depress the start button while simultaneously grasping the end of the thread. To operate a non-computerized machine, depress the foot pedal while simultaneously grasping the thread’s end.

When coiling the thread several times, it is advisable to use gentle pressure with the foot or operate the start and stop keys at the slowest slider speed. In order to complete the process of winding the bobbin, one has the option of either exerting greater force or increasing the speed.

For All Sewing Machines

The next step involves removing any excess thread and returning the bobbin winding pin to its original leftmost position.

Remove the bobbin from its housing and conduct a visual examination to see whether it exhibits uniform coiling and lacks excessive looseness.

How to Install The Bobbin on a Brother Sewing Machine

Once the process of threading the bobbin is completed, the subsequent step involves inserting the bobbin into the Brother sewing machine. The ease of the threading operation is facilitated by the inclusion of bobbins in newer Brother sewing machines, which can be conveniently inserted and removed from the top.

Prior to proceeding with any further tasks, it is imperative to ensure that the sewing machine is powered off. Next, the user can choose to either activate the “needle up” button, available exclusively on computerized machines, or manually rotate the handwheel in a counterclockwise direction until the needle reaches its maximum height.

Elevate the presser foot of the machine accordingly.

Subsequently, to initiate the opening of the cover, it is necessary to depress the button situated on the right side of the bobbin cover, positioned on the base of the machine. Remove the outer layer.

Insert the bobbin into the sewing machine following the instructions illustrated in the figure located at the bottom of the machine. If the thread is abruptly pulled, the bobbin will rotate in a counterclockwise direction.

Subsequently, guide the terminal portion of the thread through the lower aperture in such a manner that it securely engages with the tension spring positioned within the bobbin casing. Failure to include the tension spring will result in inadequate bobbin tension and a myriad of other stitching complications.

Subsequently, adhere to the guidelines provided by the machine to encircle the thread and subsequently employ the included cutter mechanism.
Detach and substitute the protective covering of the bobbin case. The left tab is inserted beneath the base, followed by the right side which is then secured into place by a clicking mechanism.

Threading the Brother Sewing Machine Upper Thread

Once the bottom bobbin thread has been properly adjusted on the Brother sewing machine, attention may be directed towards the higher thread.

Verify that the needle is in the elevated position, the presser foot is lifted, and the sewing machine remains in the powered-off state. The occurrence of tension-related issues on the sewing machine can be mitigated by maintaining the proper alignment of these components.

Furthermore, it is imperative that the spool of thread remains affixed to the spool pin.

To begin the process, insert the needle by maneuvering it through the first thread guide, situated on the upper left-hand side of the machine. Please trace the sequence of events in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent occurrence.

To properly thread the machine, it is necessary to draw the thread downwards and subsequently guide it through the tension discs and guides situated within the U-shaped channel positioned on the front of the apparatus. Proceed in a clockwise way around the machine, adhering to the instructions provided in a right-to-left manner.

Located at the uppermost left section of the thread path, there exists a lever which serves the purpose of regulating the thread take-up. Please verify that the thread has been properly placed into this lever.

Subsequently, proceed to wrap the thread around the silver hook positioned on the needle base, which functions as a guide for the needle bar. A perforation is present on the posterior aspect’s right side, facilitating the insertion of a needle.

During the concluding stage, it is necessary to transfer the thread from the front to the rear, specifically into the eye of the needle, thereafter extracting the thread by a few inches. Place it initially below the presser foot and subsequently at the rear of it.
Please proceed with the following text if you possess an automatic needle threader and wish to avoid the manual process of threading the needle.

Please refer to the following guidance and available resources to aid you in the process of threading a sewing machine needle manually, particularly if you have difficulties due to the absence of an automated threading mechanism.

How to Use the Brother Automatic Needle Threader

The automated needle threader, despite its apparent allure, is seen by me to be deficient in reliability and user-friendliness, hence impeding its utility as a practical instrument.

To properly thread the Brother machine, it is recommended to utilize the automated needle threader. To start, engage the presser foot by use the lever located on the presser foot of the machine.

Next, lower the lever for the needle threader, which is positioned on the left side of the machine and has a gray color, to around the midpoint.

Attach the thread to the inverted V-shaped guide. The thread should begin its path from the upper right corner, go below the V shape, and afterwards navigate around the guide in a clockwise direction. As though one were moving in a counterclockwise way.
Subsequently, ensure that the needle threader is fully depressed. As the rotation of the threader occurs in your direction, you will observe the process of threading the hook into the eye of the needle.

Within the eye of the needle, there exists a somewhat smaller hook that is concealed within the bigger hook. In order to properly secure the thread, it is necessary to carefully coil it in a clockwise manner around the bigger hook until it is fully wound. Subsequently, the thread should be skillfully caught on the smaller hook to ensure proper fastening.

By manually traversing the thread along the posterior aspect of the guide, commencing from the inferior region and progressively ascending towards the superior region, one might facilitate the retrieval of the hook.

Please grasp the remaining end of the thread that is not currently occupied. Subsequently, it is advisable to release the needle threader lever.

As the thread undergoes rotational motion, it will be guided through the narrow aperture of the needle’s eye, ultimately returning to its initial orientation.

Prior to commencing the sewing process, it is advisable to extract the thread by a few inches and afterwards situate it behind and beneath the presser foot.

As previously mentioned, I perceive this particular apparatus to be intricate and challenging in nature. The internal hook consistently exhibits a misalignment, necessitating frequent readjustment to enable independent passage through the aperture of the needle. From my perspective, I prefer to perform the task manually.

One benefit of employing quick-set bobbins manufactured by Brother is the immediate readiness for operation upon threading the thread through the needle’s eye, facilitating the utilization of the Brother sewing machine.

After initiating the stitching process, the sewing machine will automatically handle the task of winding the bobbin thread. There is no necessity for you to concern yourself with this particular procedure.

One should now possess the ability to proficiently thread a Brother sewing machine. Congratulations on your achievement!

Specifically, it is advisable to raise the lower thread prior to commencing the sewing process, wind the bobbin, install the bobbin, and thread the top thread before initiating the sewing operation.

It is important to note that a significant proportion of Brother sewing machines are equipped with instructional guidelines shown on the machine’s body. This provision serves as a helpful resource in the event that one encounters difficulty in threading the machine during subsequent attempts.

One may see that the process of threading becomes increasingly manageable with practice, hence it is advisable to persist despite initial challenges.