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TOP
TENSION
CONTROL
Probably
the
most
important
control
on
your
machine
is
this
one
that
regulates
your
top
thread
tension.
It
consists
of
discs
between
which
the
thread
passes.
The
pressure
on
these
discs
is
regulated
by
turning
the
turning
the
dial
on
the
front
of
the
control.
The
higher
the
number,
the
tighter
the
tension.
There
are
many
reasons
for
having
to
reset
your
tension.
The
best
tension
for
one
fabric
may
not
be
correct
for
another.
The
required
tension
depends
upon
the
stiffness
of
the
fabric,
thickness
of
the
fabric,
numbers
of
layers
of
fabric
being
sewn,
as
well
as
the
type
of
stitch
you
are
making.
It
is
best
to
test
the
stitching
on
a
scrap
of
the
fabric
you
are
using
before
starting
to
make
a
garment.
To
adjust
for
the
correct
stitch:
Normal
tension
sewing
will
be
in
the
range
of
456,
Decreasing
Tension:
Turn
thread
tension
dial
towards
“0”-
this
is
normal
for
basting.
Increasing
Tension:
Turn
thread
tension
dial
towards
“9”-
this
is
used
for
rolled
hem,
shell
tuck,
etc.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
TOP
TENSION
TIGHT
BOTTOM
TENSION
LOOSE
INCORRECT
TOP
TENSION
LOOSE
BOTTOM
TENSION
TIGHT
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