Upper thread
Bobbin thread
THREAD TENSION
THREAD TENSION
- Basic thread tension setting: "4"
- To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial
to the next number down.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics.
- 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5" ("4" is basic setting).
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the
upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.
Reverse
side
Surface
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
TightLoose
Surface
Reverse
side
Surface
Reverse
side
Surface
Reverse
side
18
1.Normal thread tension for straight stitch
sewing.
2. Thread tension is too loose for straight
stitch sewing. Turn dial to higher number.
3. Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch
sewing. Turn dial to lower number.
4. Normal thread tension for zig zag and
decorative sewing.
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
3
2
4
1