C
H
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T
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Balanced tension -
Chain stitch has correct tension when the needle thread sews
a straight seam on the top side and the chain looper thread
forms loops on the under side of the fabric.
Needle thread is too loose -
Increase the chain /cover needle thread tension dial to a
higher number. (Red, yellow or green)
Or lower the chain looper tension dial to loosen the chain
looper thread. (Blue)
Needle thread is too tight
Loosen the chain /cover needle thread tension dial to a lower
number. (Red, yellow or green)
Or increase the chain looper tension dial to a higher number
for tighter tension on the the chain looper thread. (Blue)
Chain Stitching - continued
Needle thread is too loose
Needle thread is too tight
Tension Adjustments
Balanced tension
under side
top side
