Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for

Straight Stitch

Correct tension

(_ Needle thread (Top thread)

(_) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) (_ To loosen

(_) To tighten

The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two lay- ers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).

If you look at the needle thread and bobbin thread of a seam, notice that there are no gaps. Each stitch is smooth and even. When adjusting needle thread tension, the higher the num- ber, the tighter the top thread tension

Results depend on;

--stiffness and thickness of the fabric

--number of fabric layers

--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 side) of fabric

The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the fab- ric and it feels bumpy Turn the dial to a lower tension setting number to loosen the needle thread tension.

o Tension is too loose

(_) Needle thread (Top thread)

(_) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

(_) To tighten

(_) Right side (Top side) of fabric

(_) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The needie thread shows through on the wrong side

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385.12916, 385.12912 specifications

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