How do I wind the bobbin on 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 has several ways to wind a bobbin to add to your enjoyment!
Bobbin Winding from the horizontal position
1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle on the top of the machine. The bobbin only fits on one way, with the logo facing up. Use only original PFAFF bobbins. Use only PFAFF bobbins approved for your model.
2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin in horizontal position. Slide a spool cap tightly against the spool.
3. Place the thread into the thread guide (A) from front to back. Pull the thread counter-clockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and then through the bobbin thread guides (C) at the rear.
Note: Make sure the thread is pulled securely inside the pre-tension device for correct thread tension.
4. Thread through the slot in the bobbin (D) from the inside to the outside.
5. Push the bobbin winder lever towards the bobbin to wind. A pop-up appears on the screen. To adjust winding speed, use the slider in the pop-up. Stop and start bobbin winding with the icons in the pop-up. Hold the end of the thread firmly when starting to wind.
Creative 4.5 
Creative 3.0
Quilt Expression 720, Expression 710 When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winder lever will switch back and the winding will stop automatically. The pop-up closes. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin thread cutter. Cut the free thread end close to the bobbin.
Winding while threaded
Make sure that the presser foot and the needle are in the up position. To prevent the needle from bending, pull the thread out of the needle.
1. Bring the thread up from the needle thread guide (E),
2. upward through the left-hand threading slot and through the bobbin thread guides (C).
3. Thread through the slot in the bobbin (D) from the inside to the outside.
4. Push the bobbin winder lever towards the bobbin to wind. A pop-up appears on the screen. To adjust winding speed, use the slider in the pop-up. Stop and start bobbin winding with the icons in the pop-up. Hold the end of the thread firmly when starting to wind.
Creative 4.5 
Creative 3.0
Quilt Expression 720, Expression 710When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winder lever will switch back and the winding will stop automatically. The pop-up closes. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin thread cutter. Cut the free thread end close to the bobbin.
Winding while embroidering or sewing : Creative 4.0
1. Swing the auxiliary spool pin up. Place an appropriate spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin.
2. The needle thread (blue) is placed into the thread guide (A) and underneath the bobbin winder thread guide (B). Pull the bobbin thread (red) counterclockwise above the bobbin winder thread guide (B) and through the bobbin thread guides (C).
3. Thread through the slot in the bobbin (D) from the inside to the outside.
4. Push the bobbin winder lever towards the bobbin to wind. A pop-up appears on the screen. To adjust winding speed, use the slider in the pop-up. Stop and start bobbin winding with the icons in the pop-up. Hold the end of the thread firmly when starting to wind.
Creative 4.5
When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winder lever will switch back and the winding will stop automatically. The pop-up closes. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin thread cutter. Cut the free thread end close to the bobbin.