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Drawing up Bobbin Thread
Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
with your left hand and rotate the handwheel
counterclockwise for one complete turn.
Pull both threads 4" to 6" (10.0 to 15.0 cm) under and
behind the presser foot.
Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needl
thread up.
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Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension
Correct tension
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two
layers of fabric, as illustrated.
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Right side (Top side) of fabric
w
Needle thread (Top thread)
e
Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher
the number, the tighter the top thread tension.
A: Tension is too tight
The bobbin thread shows through on the wrong side of
the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a
lower tension setting number to loosen the needle
thread tension.
B: Tension is too loose
The needle thread shows through on the wrong side
of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to
a higher tension setting number to tighten the needle
thread tension.
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w
e
q
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A
B
