Brother CS6000I operation manual Thread tension, Sewing reinforcement stitches, Correct tension

kPull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

aThread cutter

Memo

●When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start or stop sewing.

●When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is stopped, refer to “Changing the needle stop position” (page 10).

■Sewing reinforcement stitches

When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching,

pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top

of each other.

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Thread tension

The thread tension 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.

■	Correct tension	2
	Correct tension is important as too much or too
	little tension will weaken your seams or cause
	puckers on your fabric.
	1
		a Wrong side
	2	b Surface
		c Upper thread

d Lower thread

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■Upper tension is too tight

Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.

1

		a Wrong side
		b Surface
2		c Upper thread
		d Lower thread
		e Loops appear on
3	5	surface of fabric

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Solution

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

5 4 3

■Upper tension is too loose

Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.

aReverse stitching

bReinforcement stitching

Memo

●Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch settings” (page 52).

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2

3

4

aWrong side

bSurface

cUpper thread

dLower thread

eLoops appear on wrong side of fabric

Solution

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

5 4 3

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