Adjust the Top Thread Tension
Top s_deof fabric
Se[t_ng mark
L°°sen _/_ _
Top.
thread
Tighten
Choose the Correct Tension:
The best tension will depend on;
the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers
the type of stitch
The top thread | The lop thread |
_s too loose. | is [oo [_gh[ |
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For Straight Stitch
The ideal straight stttch wilt have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.
If you look at the stitch, front and back, you wilt notice that there are no gaps, that each stitch _ssmooth and even.
When adjusting top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top thread.
Top s_de
o! tabr_c
The top thread appears on me underside ot [he fabrtc_
Tension is too loose:
The top thread shows through the bottom of the fabric. The bottom side ot the stitch wil! feel bumpy.
The bobbin thread
appears on the
upper surface o_r the tabr_c,
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Tension is too tight:
The bobbin thread will come through the top of the fabric. The top side of the stitch will feel bumpy.
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