Brother ULT 2003D 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.

1Reverse side

2 Surface

3 Upper thread

4 Bobbin thread

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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

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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Index

Getting Ready to Sew 2-13