Kenmore How to Adjust Tension on Sewing Machine and Optimal Settings

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Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight

Stitch

• Correct tension

(_) Needle thread (Top thread)

(_ Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) (_ To loosen

(_) To tighten

The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).

If you look at the top and bottom of a seam, notice that there are no gaps. Each stitch is smooth and even.

When adjusting needle thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top thread tension.

Results depend on;® stiffness and thickness of the fabric

number of fabric layers type of stitch

• Tension is too tight

O Needle thread (Top thread) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

(_ To loosen

Right side (Top side)

_) Wrong side (Bottom side)

The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the fabric and it feels bumpy, Turn the dial to a lower tension setting number to loosen the needle thread tension.

•Tension is too loose

(_ Needle thread (Top thread) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

_) To tighten

The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of the fabric and it feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread tension.

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