Brother HE 120 Adjusting the Thread Tension, Thread tension, Correct thread tension

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Adjusting the Thread Tension

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

Thread tension

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

■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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a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread

d 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.

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aWrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread

d Bobbin thread

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

Turn the thread tension dial downward to a lower number 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.

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aWrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread

d Bobbin thread

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

Turn the thread tension dial upward to a higher number to tighten the upper thread.

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