THREAD TENSION
THREAD TENSION
- Basic thread tension setting: "4"
- To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial
to the next number down.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics.
- 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5" ("4" is basic setting).
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the
upper thread appears slightly on the bottom side of your fabric.
Tight
Loose
40
1. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
2. Upper thread tension is too loose for straight
stitch sewing. Turn dial to higher number to
tighten the upper tension.
3. Upper thread tension is too tight for straight
stitch sewing. Turn dial to lower number to
reduce the upper tension.
4. Thread tension for zigzag and decorative
sewing should be slightly looser on the upper
thread stitching for the fabric to lay flat and to
avoid puckering of fabric.
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Surface
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Surface
Surface
Surface
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
3
2
4
1
Wrong
side
Wrong
side
Wrong
side
Wrong
side
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