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Balanced tension -
Cover stitch has correct tension when the needle thread sews
two rows of straight stitching on the top side and the chain
looper forms a zig zag on the underside 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 decrease the tension on the chain looper tension dial to
loosen the chain looper thread. (Blue)
Needle thread is too tight -
Loosen the tension by turning the chain /cover needle thread
tension dial to a lower number. (Red, yellow or green)
Make sure that the chain looper dial is correctly set for proper
tension (Blue)
Cover Stitch- Right Narrow continued
Tension Adjustments
Balanced tension
Needle thread is too loose
Needle thread is too tight
under side
top side
