How do I change the thread on my Brother sewing machine?

Changing the thread on your Brother sewing machine involves a few key steps, focusing primarily on the top thread and the bobbin thread. Here's how:

Changing the Top Thread

Raise the Presser Foot: Use the lever to lift the presser foot. This releases tension on the thread.
Raise the Needle: Turn the handwheel towards you to raise the needle to its highest position.
Remove the Old Thread: Carefully pull the old thread off the spool pin and remove it from the various guides and the needle.
Place the New Thread Spool: Put the new spool of thread onto the spool pin.
Guide the Thread: Follow the threading path of your specific Brother sewing machine. Typically, this involves guiding the thread through various guides, around the tension disk, and the take-up lever.
Thread the Needle: Thread the needle from front to back.
Pull the Thread: Pull a few inches of thread through the needle.

Access the Bobbin: Open the bobbin case or access point on your machine. The location varies depending on your specific model.
Remove the Empty Bobbin: Remove the empty bobbin.
Prepare a New Bobbin: According to the reference, "Now put the bobbin on the winder shaft. And feed the end of the thread up through the hole on the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin. You can also do this before you put the bobbin on the winder." Place the new bobbin on the bobbin winder.
Wind the Bobbin (If needed): If you need to wind the bobbin, follow the specific directions for your machine. Ensure you have a proper thread end to work with from the bobbin.
Insert the Bobbin: Place the filled bobbin into the bobbin case ensuring it is positioned properly.
Thread the Bobbin: Follow your machine's directions to thread the bobbin thread through the tension and ensure it's correctly pulled to the top before you start sewing.

Hold Both Threads: Hold both the top thread and the bobbin thread.
Lower the Presser Foot Lower the presser foot to secure the thread before starting your sewing project.
Take a Test Sew: Take a few test stitches to make sure the top and bobbin threads are working correctly, and adjust the tension, if needed.

By following these steps, you can successfully change both the top and bobbin threads on your Brother sewing machine.