Thread tension, Upper tension is too loose | Brother 855-X06

SEWING BASICS——————

Thread tension

The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread.

Memo

● We recommend that you do a test sample

on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.

■Upper tension is too loose

Loops appear on the back of the fabric.

Note

●If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper threading” on page 17 and rethread the upper thread.

■ Correct tension

Correct tension is important as too much or too little

tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers

on your fabric.

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1

3

4

1Surface of fabric

2 Back of fabric

3 Upper thread

4 Lower thread

5 Loops appear on back of fabric

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	1	Surface of fabric
3	2	Back of fabric
3	3	Upper thread

44 Lower thread

■Upper tension is too tight

Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.

Note

●If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to “Lower threading” on page 15 and rethread the bobbin thread.

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1		1	Surface of fabric
		1	Surface of fabric
		2	Back of fabric
3	5	3	Upper thread
3	5	4	Lower thread

45 Loops appear on surface of fabric

Solution

Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number.

Solution

Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number.

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Brother 855-X06 operation manual Thread tension, Upper tension is too loose, Correct tension, Upper tension is too tight

Contents

Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Contents Accessories Optional accessoriesKnowing Your Sewing Machine Part Name Part Code Americas Others Main Parts Flat bed attachment Connecting plugs Using Your Sewing MachineConnect the foot controller plug to the machine Main power and sewing light switch Foot controllerChecking the needle Replacing the needle Changing the presser foot Presser foot installation orientation ControlsPattern selection dial Stretch stitching Patterns and stitch names Stitches Only available on certain modelsStitches Pattern Stitch Name Recommended 0-3/16 Fixed Stitch length dial Stitch width dial Reverse sewing lever Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pin Turn on the machine Install the bobbin wound with thread Lower threading Lower threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Groove Projection Upper threading Turn off the machine Raise the presser foot lever Guide Needle holder Needle threader lever Pull the thread through the needle Drawing up the lower thread Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower threadFor models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Replace the bobbin cover FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle Combinations Ball point needleTransparent nylon thread Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of Needle Please read before sewing Sewing BasicsStarting sewing Changing the sewing Direction Trial sewingSewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing with a twin needle Option Attaching the extra spool pin Select a stitchThread the left needle Thread the right needle Thread tension Upper tension is too looseCorrect tension Upper tension is too tight BUILT-IN Stitches Straight stitchingZigzag stitching Blind hem stitching Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press Elastic stitching Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normalSew at a slow speed Double action stitching FagotingJoining fabric Set the stitch width to Pattern Stitch Overedge stitchingStitch Feather stitching Triple zigzag stretch stitchingDecorative stitching Stitch Name Pattern Sewing Buttonholes and Buttons Making a buttonhole 1-step automatic buttonholeMaking a buttonhole Openbutton.the button plate and insert You need to sew the front bar tack first If the button does not fit in the button guide plateLower the buttonhole lever and push it back slightly Adjusting buttonholes Making a buttonhole on stretch fabricsFollow steps 1 to 6 from Making a buttonhole on Piece of fabric to observe how Material is fed Sewing buttons At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitchesThen tie it with the bobbin thread Any Sewing Darning Using Attachments and Applications When you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitchingZipper insertion Prepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong side Gathering DarningAppliqués Baste the cut design to the fabric Optional Accessories Using the blind stitch footWhen edge stitching Turn off the machine When sewing seams Turn off the machine Maintenance Precautions on storing the machineCleaning Appendix Install the needle plate, and then tighten the screws Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Thread Breaks LowerThread is Tangled or Stitches are Skipped Threader canNot be used Stitch is Index Numerics English