Check the Thread Tension

Adjust the top thread tension

Straight stitching

The good looking appearance of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top and bobbin threads. The tension is well balanced when these two threads 'lock'in the

middle of layers of fabric you are sewing. NOTE: For most fabric the top thread tension

should be balanced within the orange zone between 2 and 4 on the thread

tension control.

If, when you start to sew, you find that the

stitching is irregular, you will need to adjust the tension control.

1.Lower the presser foot lever.

2.a. If the threads are locking on the top surface with the top thread lying flat, the top thread is too tight. Slide the tension control to the left (lower numbers).

b.If the reverse is happening with the threads on the underside of the fabric, the top thread is too loose. Slide the tension

control to the right (higher numbers).

Zigzag stitching

The top thread may appear on the underside depending upon the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must NEVER appear on the top of the fabric.

Adjust the bobbin thread tension

NOTE: You will rarely need to adjust the bobbin thread tension. Most adjustments should be made on the top thread.

1.If the tension is well balanced, but the seam

puckers badly, loosen the bobbin and top thread tension.

2.a. Insert the small screw dirver into the screw on the side of the bobbin case.

b.Make only a small adjustment each time, i.e. quarter to half a turn to the right to

increase tension r or to the left to decrease tension.

NOTE: Remember the original position of the screw slot to put it back for normal sewing.

STRAIGHT STITCHING

Under_

Top _

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Well balanced

sloe

op stitch Top stitch

too tight too loose

ZIGZAG STITCHING

Fabric

puckers

Increase

Decrease

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Kenmore 14501 Check the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tension, Adjust the bobbin thread tension, Straight Stitching

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