Balancing Thread Tension | Janome 9700 instruction

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Balancing Thread Tension

Auto tension

This machine features an Auto setting in the tension control, which covers a wide range of sewing condition. Set the tension control dial at Auto for general sewing, unless specifically indicated in this manual.

1 Setting Mark

Correct tension:

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The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric

For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

2Needle Thread

3Right Side of the Fabric

4Wrong Side of the Fabric

5Bobbin Thread

Manual tension adjustment

Manual tension adjustment may be needed depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and other sewing conditions.

Needle thread tension is too tight:

If the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the fabric.

Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number.

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Needle thread tension is too loose:

If the needle thread appears on the wrong side of the fabric.

Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number.

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Janome 9700 manual Balancing Thread Tension

Contents

Instruction Book Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Name of Parts Know Your Machine Standard Accessories and Storage Page Extension Table For free arm sewingFor flat-bed sewing Operating Instructions Connecting the Power Supply Function Buttons Foot Control Controlling Sewing Speed Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot Raising and Lowering the Presser FootRemoving the presser foot Attaching the presser foot Button Sewing Foot T To Attach Darning Foot P-2 To AttachEmbroidery Foot P To Attach Various Presser Feet and Their Uses Winding the Bobbin Setting the Spool of ThreadRemoving the bobbin Additional Spool Pin Threading for bobbin winding Inserting the Bobbin Threading the Machine Built-in Needle Threader Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Needle Size Changing Needles Balancing Thread Tension Dropping the Feed Dog Adjusting the Foot Pressure Mode setting key See Mode SelectionQuick help mode key See File open key See SET key Eco modeScreen contrast Sound control Keys Inch/MillimeterRegister key Return key SET Language Selection Pattern Selection Straight stitch Utility StitchesTo sew To sew from the edge of thick fabric Securing seam Using the seam guide lines Adjusting the needle drop position and stitch Length Default Cancel Changing stitch length Changing needle drop position Locking Stitch Lock-a-Matic StitchTriple Stretch Stitch Stretch Stitch Zigzag stitch Adjusting the stitch width and length 07.0 Default Cancel Changing stitch width Overcasting with zigzag stitch Overcasting Knit Stitch Double Overedge StitchOverlock Stitch Blind hem stitch Blind Hem Default Cancel Adjusting the needle drop position Attaching the zipper foot Zipper sewing To Sew Page Regular quilting Quilting Round End Buttonhole Auto Square ButtonholeKeyhole Buttonhole Rounded Keyhole Buttonhole Sensor buttonhole Pull down BH Lever Complete d Raise Presser Foot Corded buttonhole Changing buttonhole stitch density Changing buttonhole width Automatic buttonhole Restart for the same size Different size Cancel Button sewing Button Sewing Darning To adjust the evenness of darning stitches To sew a shorter darningTo sew the same size darning Tacking To sew a shorter tackTo sew the same size tack Eyelet To adjust the shape of an eyelet Basting Function Keys Satin Stitches Cursor keys Program keyDelete key Vertical Mirror key Programming a pattern combination Single pattern with locking stitch Elongation sewing Programming a pattern combination with mirror image Shell Tuck Stitch Decorative Stitches Applique sewing Programming French knot Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning 73/7 40 X Individual pattern adjustment Editing Programmed Patterns Deleting the patternInserting the pattern Program check Twin Needle Sewing Check the needlePage Monogramming Programming a monogram ? S Saving and Opening a File Save File Built-in Assigning a file name Card Decorative stretch stitch patterns Correcting Distorted Stretch PatternsLetters and numbers Correcting stitch balance of the Auto Buttonhole Embroidery Hoop a Embroidery HoopsTemplate for Embroidery Hoop a Embroidery Hoop B Adjusting the Thread Tension StabilizersPressure Dial Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop Thread Holder Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to Machine Monogramming Built-in DesignsPC Card Designs Card Reader Color/Part key Built-in DesignsSewing the specific color/part by skipping Next page Key Trace key Cancel keyStitch Back/Forward keys Jog/ST key Sewing results Starting to Sew Embroidery Font Selection Monogram Embroidery Horizontal/Vertical key OK key Monogram in Gothic style Edit Bear Letters monogram Inserting a letter Correcting a monogram Deleting a letter Inserting and ejecting a PC Card PC Card DesignsEjecting the PC card Selecting the PC card designs Connecting Card Reader Card Reader 10000 optional itemSelecting a pattern Editing screen Editing Mode Selecting the pattern to edit Size Selecting the hoop Moving a pattern Flipping a pattern Resizing a patternDeleting a pattern Rotating the pattern Saving a File Save File Built-in Assigning the a name Combining a built-in design and monogram Size Deleting a saved file Opening a Saved File Changing needles On-screen Help Assemble the hook race Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog Replacing the Light Bulb To removeTo replace Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference Stitch Chart Design Chart Gothic Script Cheltenham Letters / 2-letters