Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine Setup

This guide will walk you through the upper and lower threading of the machine.

Make sure the presser foot and needle are raised. This will make the rest of the process easier.

Locate either the thread stand or cup behind the machine. These machines work better with less tension on the thread. Through trial and error, we’ve found that using a thread stand or cup to hold the thread works best.

Place the thread on the thread stand or in the cup.

If using the thread stand, pull the thread through the metal loop at the top.

Pull the thread through the clip. There are written instructions on the machine and this is labeled as Step 1:

Pull the thread down the right-side slot, up the left side, through the hook, and down the left-side again. These will be labeled as steps 2, 3, 4 & 5 on the machine

Pull the thread behind the small metal clip at the top of the needle.

Gently push the thread through the needle. It may help to cut the thread for a fresh edge on the thread. If you’re unable to thread the needle, ask a staff member for assistance to use the auto-threader.

The bobbin is often already threaded. If you see that the bobbin is low on thread or empty, you will need to add a new one.

Push the slide cover to pop the right side of the plastic cover.

Remove the plastic cover.

Remove the used bobbin.

Replace with a new bobbin or different bobbin color, and pull the thread out, and around following the blue line in the drawing.

Replace the bobbin cover