: PreparetheT0pThrea d (Continued)
• Adjust the Top Thread Tension (Continued)
For Zigzag Stitch
tn the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below for the
correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top tension.
Top tension Top tension
Too Tight Too Loose Just Right
Top side of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tight:
Corner of each z_gzag will pult together on
the top side of fabrics.
Top side of Febr_c
Bottom s=de of FabrEc
Too Loose:
The top thread will loop through bottom
side of fabric and will be puIled almost
together.
Top side of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric
Just Right:
MimmJze the amount of top thread visible on
the bottom side of fabric without causing
exo_sswe puckering or causing the bobbin
thread to show on the top side. Results YaW
with _abrlc, thread and sewing conditions,
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