Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for aStraight
Stitch
•Correct tension
(_ Needle thread (Top thread)
(_ Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
@ To loosen
(_ To tighten
The idealstraightstitchhas threads locked between two
layersoffabric as illustrated[magnifiedto show detaih.
Ifyou look at the top and bottom ofa seam notice that
there are no gaps. Each stitchissmooth and even.
When adjustingthe needle threadtension,the higher the
number, the tighterthe needle thread tension.
Results depend on:
-stiffnessand thicknessof the fabric
-number offabriclayers
- type of stitch
•Tension is too tight
_) Needle thread (Top thread)
(_ Bobbin thread (Bottom thread,
(_) To loosen
(_ Right side (Top side) of fabric
@ Wrong side (Bottom slde_ of fabric
If the bobbin thread shows through on the right side (Top
side) of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy, turn the dial
to a lower tension setting number to loosen the needle
thread tension.
•Tension is too loose
<_ Needle thread (Toe thread)
Bobbin thread (Bottom thread_
@ To tighten
(_ Right side (Top side) of fabric
@ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
If the needle thread shows through on the wrong side
(Bottom side) of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy, turn
the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the
needle thread tension.
•Adjust bobbin tension
(_)Adjusting screw
(_)lncrease tension
@ Decrease tension
NOTE:
Small screwdriver is not furnished with model 15202, but
may be ordered. (page 4)
In some instances, you may need to adjust the bobbin
thread tension.
Turn the adjusting screw _)in the direction of @when the
bobbin thread tension is too tight.
Turn the adjusting screw(_)in the direction of(_when the
bobbin thread tension is too loose.
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