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 stitch functions, thread
on fabric.
- 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 on the bottom side of your
fabric.
1. Normal thread tension for straight stitch
sewing.
2. Thread tension is too loose for straight
stitch sewing. Turn dial to higher
number.
3. Thread tension is too tight for straight
stitch sewing. Turn dial to lower number.
4. Normal thread tension for zig zag and
decorative sewing.
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Bobbin thread
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