Thread Tension, Upper tension is too loose | Brother XL-5032

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Thread Tension

Thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. It may need to be adjusted when you change fabric or thread type.

NOTE:

It is recommended that a test sample be made on a fabric scrap before sewing on your project.

The basic thread tension setting is “5”.

Possible Problems and How To Correct Them

AUpper tension is too tight.

Locks appear on the surface of the fabric.

A-1 Upper tension control dial

Decrease the tension by turning the dial to a lower number.

BUpper tension is too loose.

Locks appear on the reverse side of the fabric.

B-1 Upper tension control dial

Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher number.

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SEWING MACHINE	KNOWING YOUR
ZIGZAG	STRAIGHT

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The lower thread tension has already been adjusted at the factory for general use. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is needed. When sewing with thin thread on thin fabrics, the thread tension can- not be adjusted adequately with the upper tension control dial. There- fore, the thread tension must be adjusted according to the procedure described below.

CLower tension is too loose.

Locks appear on the surface of the fabric.

Decrease the thread tension by turning the dial to a lower number. If the result is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained in C-1.

C-1 Bobbin

Increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the screw with a small screwdriver in a clockwise direction. However, do not turn the screw more than one full turn.

Remember to return the screw to its original setting before start- ing your next project.

DCorrect tension

Correct tension is important since too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers in your fabric.

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STITCHING	AND
BUILT-IN STITCHES
BUTTON SEWING	BUTTONHOLE AND
AND APPLICATIONS	USING ATTACHMENTS
MAINTENANCE

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Brother XL-5032, XL-5012 Thread Tension, Upper tension is too loose, Lower tension is too loose, Bobbin, Correct tension

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions Conserve Este Manual DE Instrucciones Importanti Istruzioni DI Sicurezza Connecting Plugs and Main Power / Sewing Light Switch Contents Índice DEL Contenido Conozca SU Máquina DE Coser Sommario Bobbin winding assembly Main power/sewing light switchSpool pin Pattern selection dial Elementos Principales Accesorios XL5030/5020 XL5010 Connecting Plugs Funcionamiento DE LA Máquina DE CoserConexión de los enchufes Collegamento elettrico Interruptor principal y de luz Interruttore principale e lampadinaPedal Reostato a pedale Inserción de la aguja Inserting the NeedleChecking the Needle Comprobación de la aguja Cambio del prensatelas Changing the Presser FootSostituzione del piedino premistoffa Modelo a presión Conversión en modalidad de brazo Libre Converting to Free-Arm StyleSteadying the Machine Para estabilizar la máquina Distintos Mandos Pattern Selection DialSelector de puntadas Selettore dei punti Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches XL5020 Length Anchos Y Largos DE Puntadas Recomendados XL5030 XL5020 Puntada Invisible Elástica Ampiezze E Lunghezze DEI Punti Consigliate XL5020 Orlo Invisibile Elastico Selector de largo de puntada Stitch Length DialSelettore della lunghezza del punto Puntada elástica Stretch StitchingCucitura con punti elastici Selección de la puntada elástica Palanca de retroceso Leva di cucitura di ritorno Enhebrado DE LA Máquina Bobinado de la canillaWinding the Bobbin Avvolgimento della spoletta Enhebrado inferior Lower ThreadingInfilatura inferiore Upper Needle Threading Enhebrado superior de la aguja Infilatura superiore ago Needle holder Needle threader lever Enhebrador Palanca del enhebrador Sistema di infilatura rapido Para sacar el hilo de la canilla Drawing Up Lower ThreadRaccolta del filo inferiore Twin-Needle Sewing Costura con aguja dobleCucitura con ago gemello Thread Tension Upper tension is too looseLower tension is too loose Bobbin Tensión de los hilos Regolazione della tensione del filo Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Needles and Thread Combinations Tabla DE Combinaciones Entre TEJIDOS, Agujas Y Hilos Tabella Delle Combinazioni DI TESSUTO, AGO E Filo Puntadas rectas Straight StitchingPunto diritto Para empezar a coser Cambio de sentido de costura fig. a Para terminar las costuras fig. BChanging Sewing Directions fig. a Finishing Sewing fig. B Para retirar el tejido de la máquina Puntadas en derecho y tejidos elásticosRemoving the Material From the Machine Topstitching and Stretch Materials Zigzag Stitching Puntadas zigzagPunto zigzag Puntadas invisibles Blind Hem StitchingOrli a punto invisibile Shell Tuck Stitching Puntada alforza derefuerzoPunto orlo conchiglia Elastic Stitching Punto elasticoRemiendos Inserción de gomas elásticas Scallop Stitching Puntada festónPunto smerlo Overedge Stitching Puntada por encima de la orillaRifinitura a sopraggitto Puntada pluma Feather Stitching Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Puntada triple zigzag elásticaDecorative Stitching Puntada decorativa Making a Buttonhole Making a Buttonhole XL5030 and XL5020 onlyMaking a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics fig. E Para coser ojales Solo XL5030 y XL5020 Esecuzione di asole Solo mod. XL5030 e XL5020Cosido de ojales en tejidos elásticos fig. E Esecuzione di un’asola su tessuti elastici fig. E Making a Buttonhole XL5010 only Para coser ojales Solo XL5010Esecuzione di asole solo mod. XL5010 Pasos Parte Cosida Step Sewn Portion Pattern How to SewComo Coser Fase Lato cucito Punto Come cucire Securing the Stitching and Cutting the ButtonholePara Completar las Puntadas y Cortar el Ojal Fissaggio della cucitura e apertura dell’asola Buttonhole Fine Adjustment Ajuste fino de los ojales Regolazione della densità dei punti Dell’asola Button Sewing Costura de botones Cucitura di bottoni Zipper Inserting Gathering Inserción de cremalleras FruncidoApplicazione di cerniere Arricciature Darning ZurcidoRammendo Appliques AplicacionesApplicazioni Monogramming and Embroidering Monogramas y bordadosMonogrammi e ricami Preparación para monogramas y bordados Monogramas BordadoEmbroidering Monogrammi Changing the Bulb Cambio de la bombillaSostituzione della lampadina Oiling EngrasadoLubrificazione Limpieza CleaningPulizia Performance Checklist Upper Thread Lower Thread Skipped Loop in Seam Fabric Fabric does Listado de posibles incidencias Póngase EN Contacto CON EL Servicio Técnico Local EL Tejido no Arrastra Bien Tabella di controllo del funzionamento Rompe LA Macchina Rumorosa O Lenta Importante Embalaje de la máquinaRepacking the Machine Reimballaggio della macchina Bobbin Threading Winding Bridging Stitch Buttonhole Sewing Aguja Ago English Español