Adjusting the Thread Tension

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The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal.

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Changing the tension of the upper thread

If the thread and needle combination is correct for the type of fabric being sewn (according to “Needle types and their uses” on page 36), the thread tension will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate setting. However, if the preset thread tension does not give the desired result or if you are sewing with special thread or on special fabric, use the thread tension dial on the left side of the machine to adjust the tension of the upper thread.

■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.

1Wrong side of fabric

2 Right side of fabric

3 Upper thread

4 Bobbin 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.

1Wrong side of fabric

2 Right side of fabric

3 Upper thread

4 Bobbin thread

5 The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric.

Turn the thread tension dial downward to loosen the upper thread.

■Upper thread is too loose

If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.

1Wrong side of fabric

2 Right side of fabric

3 Upper thread

4 Bobbin thread

5 The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric.

Turn the thread tension dial upward to tighten the upper thread.

Tight

Loose

1Thread tension dial

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Brother CS-8150 manual Adjusting the Thread Tension, Changing the tension of the upper thread

Models: CS-8150