Brother 885-X06/X08/X16/X18/X26/X28 Thread tension, ■ Correct tension, ■Upper tension is too loose, ■Upper tension is too tight

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

2Back of fabric

3Upper thread

4Lower thread

5Loops appear on back of fabric

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