Brother ULT2002D operation manual Setting the Thread Tension, Proper Thread Tension

Setting the Thread Tension

Your machine will automatically set the thread tension when you select a stitch. However, you may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used.

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■Proper Thread Tension

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The upper and lower threads should cross near the center of the fabric. If thread tension is not properly set, the seam may have a poor finish or the fabric may pucker.

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2 Surface

3 Upper thread

4 Bobbin thread

If the upper thread tension is too strong (the bobbin thread can be seen on the top side of the fabric), press the key.

1Bobbin thread

2 Upper thread

3 Surface

4 Locks appear on surface of fabric

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If the upper thread tension is too weak (the upper thread can be seen on the bottom side of the fabric), press the

key.

1Upper thread

2 Bobbin thread

3 Reverse side

4 Locks appear on reverse side of fabric

Note

If you change the thread tension setting, but turn off the power or select another stitch afterwards, the thread ten- sion will return to the default setting.

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Getting Ready to Sew

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