Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a

Zigzag Stitch

For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric and needle thread

shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric.

See the illustrations for correct appearance.

To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension.

• Correct tension

_1_Right side (Top side) of fabric

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. _*Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the

wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing bobbin thread to show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric.

Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing condition.

• Tension is too tight

,f__1_Right side (Top side) of fabric

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_2_Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side (Top side) of fabric.

• Tension is too loose

f x

 

 

L!SRight side (Top

 

,,2)Wrong side

 

Corner

of each

wrong side

(Bottom

side)

 

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15358 specifications

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