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Thread tension
Upper 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.
A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing.
Turn dial to higher number.
C. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing.
Turn dial to lower number.
D. Normal thread tension for zigzag and decorative sewing.
Please note:
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch
functions, thread on fabric.
- A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is
usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing.
- 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5" ("4" is basic
setting).
- For zigzag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension
should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing.
- 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.