SEWING BASICS
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
means the setting cannot be adjusted.
Press 
to return the setting to its default.
CAUTION
If 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.
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.
a
b
c
d
aWrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread
d Bobbin 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
If 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.
a
b
c | e |
| |
| d |
aWrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread
d Bobbin thread
e The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric.
Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen the upper thread.
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