How do I thread my my 4.5, 3.0, 720, or 710 Machine?Updated 3 months ago

Your Creative 4.0. or 3.5, Quilt Expression 720, Expression 710 is easy to thread allowing you to get to creating faster!

Spool pins 

Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position for large spools or specialty threads. 

Horizontal position 

1. Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool pin. Make sure that the thread reels off the spool counter clock-wise and slide on a second spool cap. 

Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in the same way. If you experience problems with the thread, turn it in the opposite way or use the vertical position. Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool.

For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool cap in front of the spool. 

For large thread spools, use a larger spool cap in front of the spool. 

The flat side of the spool cap should be pressed firmly against the spool. There should be no space between the spool cap and the thread spool. 

Vertical position 

1. Raise the spool pin to the vertical position. Slide on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from reeling off too fast. Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool pin as that would prevent the spool from rotating.

Auxiliary spool pin 

1.The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. 

Threading the Machine

Make sure that the presser foot is raised, and the needle is in the up position.  

1. Place the thread on the spool pin and fit a spool cap of the right size. 

Note: Hold thread with both hands to prevent it from slacking while threading. This ensures that the thread will be positioned properly in the threading path. 

2. Pull the thread into the thread guide by pulling it from the front to the back (A). Make sure the thread clicks into place. Then pull the thread underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B) on the pre-tension disc (C). 

3. Thread down through the right-hand threading slot and then upwards through the left-hand threading slot. 

4. Bring the thread from the right into the take-up lever (D) and down in the left-hand threading slot to the needle thread guide (E). 

5. Thread the needle.