Brother CPS5XVY Adjusting the stitch length, Adjusting the thread tension, Setting the Stitch

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Adjusting the stitch length

The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch longer or shorter.

Each press of makes the stitch shorter.

Each press of makes the stitch longer.

Memo

zPress to return the setting to its default.

z means the setting cannot be adjusted.

CAUTION

●If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking.

Adjusting the thread tension

You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used.

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■Correct thread tension

The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric.

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aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

cUpper thread

dBobbin thread

■Upper thread is too tight

If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.

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aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

cUpper thread

dBobbin thread

eThe bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric.

Each press of makes the thread tension looser.

Setting the Stitch 57