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• Tension is too loose
,1) Needle thread (Top thread)
_2_Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
_3_To tighten
@ Right side (Top side) of fabric
@ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
If the needle thread shows through on the wrong side
(Bottom side) of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy, turn
the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the
needle thread tension.
• Adjust bobbin tension
_i_ Adjusting screw
Increase tension
_3_Decrease tension
In some instances, you may need to adjust the bobbin
thread tension.
Turn the adjusting screw _i_in the direction of _3_,whenthe
bobbin thread tension is too tight.
Turn the adjusting screw 0_in the direction of,_2_when the
bobbin thread tension is too loose.
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag
Stitch
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show
on the right side (Top side) of the fabric and needle thread
shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the
fabric.
See the illustrations for correct appearance.
To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension.
• Correct tension
_1_Right side (Top side) of fabric
_2_Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the
wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric without causing
excessive puckering or causing bobbin thread to show on
the right side (Top side) of the fabric.
Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing condition.
•Tension is too tight
,_(1_'_Right side (Top side) of fabric
/2_,
,__ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side
(Top side) of fabric.
•Tension is too loose
,_,_1_,_Right side (Top side) of fabric
_2_,Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
Corner of each zigzag pulls together on the wrong side
(Bottom side) of fabric.
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