Balancing Needle Thread Tension

IlKCorrect tesion:

The thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing

materials, layers of fabric and sewing method,

*The ideal straight stitch has threads looked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnifies to show detail).

*For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not

show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottomside) of

the fabric.

@_Needle thread (Top thread)

_2_Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) @_Right side (Top side) of fabric @_Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric (5_ Thread tension dial

_6_Setting mark

121Needle thread tension is too tight:

The bobbin thread (bottom thread) will appear on the right side (top side) of the fabric ....... Loosen the needle

thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number.

131Needle thread tension is too loose:

The needle thread (top thread) will appear on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric.......Tighten the needle

thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number.

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Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension

For general sewing, the bobbin thread tension does not need to

adjust. However, you can adjust the bobbin thread tension for a

specific sewing need.

Turn the adjusting screw to the right to tighten or. to the left to loosen the tension.

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385.4052LX200 specifications

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