THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Use this procedure when changing the thread tension.

Upper thread tension dial

1 Upper thread tension setting

2Weak (Decrease thread tension)

3 Strong (Increase thread tension)

A– To tighten the upper thread tension, adjust the dial to the right.

AB– To loosen the upper thread tension, adjust the dial to the left.

*The standard position is between “4” and “6”. However, a

sewing test should always be done to check for the proper thread tension.

Thread tension may need to be adjusted with the use of different thread, fabric or stabilizer fabric.

B

Correct thread tension

Adjust so that the lower thread stitch width on the reverse surface of the fabric is about one-third of the total width.

Correct tension is important because too much or too little tension will cause poor quality embroidery or your fabric to pucker.

1 Top surface of fabric

2Reverse side of fabric

If upper thread tension is too strong

The lower thread will be visible on top surface of the fabric.

Decrease the upper thread tension.

1 Top surface of the fabric

2Reverse side of the fabric

 

CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE

MACHINE

 

 

 

 

 

EMBROIDERING

 

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MESSAGE

ERROR

 

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

PATTERNS

 

 

 

 

 

(OPTIONAL)

FRAME

EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL

 

 

 

If upper thread tension is too weak

The upper thread will be loose. Increase the upper thread tension.

1Top surface of fabric

2 Reverse side of fabric

FRAME (OPTIONAL)

EXTRA-SMALL

USING A

EMBROIDERING

 

 

 

 

(OPTIONAL)

FRAME

USING A LARGE

EMBROIDERING

 

 

 

 

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Brother PE-150 manual Thread Tension Adjustment, Use this procedure when changing the thread tension