MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS

■Upper Thread is Too Loose

The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a loose upper thread, loose thread locks, or loops appearing on the right side 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” (page 46) and rethread the upper thread.

aRight side

bWrong side

aPress .

bPress to tighten the upper thread tension. (The tension number will increase.)

cPress .

Note

•With “Embroidery Tension” on page 6/7 of the setting screen, the tension of the upper thread can be adjusted for embroidering. The selected setting will be applied to all patterns.

When embroidering, if the overall tension of the upper thread is too tight or too loose,

adjust it from the setting screen. Press to tighten the upper thread tension and

press to loosen the upper tension. If an individual embroidery pattern needs additional fine tuning, refer to “Adjusting Thread Tension” on page 227.

Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Screw)

When using the embroidery bobbin thread provided, please be sure to choose the green marked bobbin case when performing utility stitch sewing and embroidery functions. When in the embroidery function mode, the alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw) should be selected when substitute embroidery bobbin threads (other than what is accompanied with your machine) are being used. The alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw) can be easily adjusted when bobbin tension changes are required to accommodate different bobbin threads. See “Sewing Attractive Finishes” on page 212.

To adjust the bobbin tension for embroidery function, using the alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw), turn the slotted screw (-) with a (small) screwdriver.

aDo not turn a phillips screw (+).

bAdjust with a screwdriver (small).

■Correct Tension

Upper thread slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.

aRight side

bWrong side

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882-W01, 882-W02 specifications

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