CONTROLS
TOP TENSION CONTROL
Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes. The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the turning the dial on the front of the control. The higher the number,
the tighter the tension.
There are many reasons for having to reset your tension. The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another. The required tension depends upon the stiffness of the fabric, thickness of the fabric, numbers of layers of fabric being sewn, as well as the type of
stitch you are making.
It is best to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before starting to make a garment. To adjust for the correct stitch:
Normal tension sewing will be in the
range of 456,
Decreasing Tension:
Turn thread tension dial towards “0”-
this is normal for basting.
Increasing Tension:
Turn thread tension dial towards “9”-
this is used for rolled hem, shell tuck,
etc.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
TOP TENSION TIGHT BOTTOM TENSION LOOSE
INCORRECT
TOP TENSION LOOSE BOTTOM TENSION TIGHT
