SEWING BASICS
- Default 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 tension setting is important for good sewing quality.
- 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.
- There is no single tension setting which is appropriate for all
the stitches and fabrics.
Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to higher number.
Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to
lower number.
Normal thread tension for zigzag and decorative stitches.
Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Surface
Reverse side
Tight
Loose
32
Thread tension
