CS7000X

FAQs & Troubleshooting

How do I sew with the twin needle?

You can sew with the twin needle and two upper threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.

The twin needle and the extra spool pin are sold separately with some models.

Use the twin needle that has been made for this machine.
Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. (For models equipped with the needle threader)
When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.
When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
When changing the sewing direction, be sure to raise the needle before turning the fabric. If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break.

For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to Stitch Chart.

Turn on the machine.
Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.
Press (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.
Turn off the machine.
Remove the presser foot.
Install the twin needle.

For details on installing a needle, refer to How do I change the needle?
Pass the first upper thread behind the needle bar thread guide.
(1) Thread spool

For details, refer to refer to the instructions in the "[2] Threading the upper thread" section of How do I thread the machine?."

Be sure to pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide.

(1) Needle bar thread guide
Manually thread the left needle with the first upper thread.

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front.

Never use the needle threader with the twin needle.
Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the machine and put the thread spool onto the extra spool pin.

(1) Thread spool (2) Extra spool pin
Thread the machine with the second upper thread.
Without passing the thread behind the needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle with the second upper thread.
(1) Needle bar thread guide

Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
For details on changing the presser foot, refer to How do I remove or attach the presser foot ?.

When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”. If bunched stitches occur, use monogramming foot “N” or attach stabilizer material.
Turn on the machine into the twin needle mode.
For details on changing the needle mode, refer to How do I change the needle mode?.
Select a stitch.

Refer to Stitch Chart for stitches that use a twin needle.

If you select an inappropriate stitch with the twin needle, an error message appears. Select an appropriate stitch.
Start sewing.