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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.

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Thread tension

If the thread and needle combination is correct for the type of fabric being sewn (according to "Needle types and their uses" on page 34), 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, adjust the tension of the upper thread to increase or decrease it.

■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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2

3

4

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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2

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4

aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

cUpper thread

dBobbin thread

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

■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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1

2

3

4

aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

cUpper thread

dBobbin thread

eThe upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric.

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