Adjusting Thread Tension

1.Set the tension dials as shown on page 33,

2.Sew and check the tensions,

--For better result -

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How to Adjust the Thread Tension

e For Rolled Hemming and Picot Edging

Wrong Tension

Wrong Tension

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_Upper looper thread is loose.

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thread

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thread

is tight,

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Rolled Hemming

Pull the end of thread chain to the back lightly in the beginning and end of sewing,

4"

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Tighten needle thread tension.

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thread

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tension

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Tighten upper looper thread tension.

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tension I R}

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Tighten

lower

looper

thread

tension

and/or

loosen

upper

looper

thread

tension.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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looper

Lower

looper

thread

lension

thread

tension

Picot

Edging

 

 

 

Pull

the fabric

lightly

to the back

For Narrow Hemming

while

sewing.

 

 

Refer to page 25 for the adiustment.

 

 

 

 

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Sears 385. 564180 owner manual Adjusting Thread Tension, Picot

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