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Adjusting the stitch length
The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch
coarser or finer.
Each press of makes the stitch finer (shorter).
Each press of makes the stitch coarser (longer).
Memo
zmeans the setting cannot be adjusted.
zPress to return the setting to its
default.
CAUTION
Adjusting the 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.
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.
Note
zIf the bobbin thread was incorrectly
threaded, the upper thread may be too tight.
In this case, refer to "Installing the bobbin"
(page 27) and rethread the bobbin thread.
aWrong side of fabric
bRight side of fabric
cUpper thread
dBobbin thread
eThe bobbin thread is visible from the right side of
the fabric.
Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen
the upper thread.
zIf the stitches are bunched together,

increase the stitch length. Continuing to

sew with the stitches bunched together

may result in the needle bending or

breaking.

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