How do I wind a bobbin on my EPIC or Designer Ruby 90?Updated 3 months ago

Winding your bobbins on the Designer Ruby 90 or EPIC Family of machines is a breeze! There are several ways to wind your bobbin to add to your creative enjoyment. 

Bobbin Winding 

All types of thread, including specialty threads such as invisible or other stretchy threads, metallic or flat metallic threads, should be wound directly from the auxiliary spool pin without passing the needle and presser foot. 

Note: Always wind specialty threads at lower speed.

Note: When using large thread cones, place the large spool holder with the flat side up and a cone holder on the auxiliary spool pin before adding the thread cone as shown on the drawing below. 

1. Place a thread spool on the auxiliary spool pin. Using both hands, pull the thread behind the right clip on the telescopic thread guide (A). The thread should run from right to left.

2. Bring the thread through bobbin winding thread guide (B) from back to front and to the right. Bring the thread through bobbin winding thread guide (C), around the thread tension disc (D) and down through thread guide (E) as illustrated. 

For some specialty threads, following the normal threading path will result in a bobbin that is wound too tight. If this happens, bypass thread guide (C) and thread tension disc (D) to reduce the amount of tension on the thread. Pull the thread from thread guide (B) directly to thread guide (E) instead. 

3. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder on the lower right side of the machine. The bobbin only fits on one way, with the logo facing out. The bobbins included are designed especially for your DESIGNER Ruby 90 or EPIC line machine. 

Only use HUSQVARNA® VIKING® bobbins for your machine. Wind a few turns of thread clockwise around the bobbin and cut excess thread with the thread cutter (F). 

4. Push the bobbin winding lever (G) towards the bobbin. A pop-up appears on screen. To adjust winding speed drag the slider. Stop and start the bobbin winding with the button in the pop-up. 

5. When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winding lever will move back and the winding will stop automatically. The pop-up message closes. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin winding thread cutter (F). 

Winding Through the Needle 

When using the same thread in the needle and bobbin, it is convenient to wind a new bobbin directly through the needle without having to unthread/re-thread your machine. 

We do not recommend winding specialty threads such as invisible or other stretchy threads, metallic or flat metallic threads through the needle. Very heavy and coarse threads should not be wound through the needle either as the thread tension can become too high, causing the needle to break. 

1. Make sure that the presser foot and needle are in the up position. 

2. Thread the machine as described under Threading the Upper Thread

3. Pull the thread from the needle, under the presser foot and up to the right. Note: Always use a metal presser foot when bobbin winding from the needle. 

4. Bring the thread from right to left into the bobbin winding thread guide (A), and from left to right through thread guide (B). 

5. Bring the thread directly through the two last bobbin winding thread guides (C and D), bypassing the bobbin tension disc. 

Note: Bypass the tension disc when winding through the needle.

6. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder (E) on the lower right side of the machine. The bobbin only fits on one way, with the logo facing out. The bobbins included are designed especially for your machine. Do not use bobbins from other machine models. Wind a few turns of thread clockwise around the bobbin and cut excess thread with the thread cutter (G). 

7. Push the bobbin winding lever (F) towards the bobbin. A pop-up appears on screen. To adjust winding speed drag the slider. Stop and start the bobbin winding with the button in the pop-up. 

8. When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winding lever will move back and the winding will stop automatically. The pop-up message closes. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin winding thread cutter (G).