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Thread tension
control
Thread metering
control
Sewing mode
Thread metering (14)/ Thread
tension (29)
The ActivStitch™ Technology feature controls the
needle thread in two ways: thread tension and
thread metering. The
ActivStitch™
Technology
feature improves the correct balance between needle
thread and bobbin thread. It will automatically
use thread metering when possible, to get the best
result.
Thread metering automatically and continuously
measures the fabric thickness to meter the correct
amount of thread for the selected stitch. When
using thread tension, the tension discs will keep the
correct amount on tension on the needle thread.
Certain optional accessories or special techniques
may require the use of thread tension for best
results. Deselect
ActivStitch™
Technology in
Machine settings to switch to thread tension.
The control visible in sewing mode will change
between thread metering and thread tension
depending on the setting in Machine settings. Use
the control to adjust the balance between needle
thread and bobbin thread, e.g., when using specialty
thread.
Adjust thread tension/ thread metering
For the best stitch appearance and durability make
sure the needle thread tension/thread metering
is correctly adjusted, i.e. for general sewing, the
threads evenly meet between the two fabric layers.
If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the
fabric, the thread tension/thread metering is too
tight. Reduce the thread tension/thread metering.
If top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric,
the thread tension/thread metering is too loose.
Increase the thread tension/thread metering.
For decorative stitches and buttonholes the top
thread should be visible on the underside of the
fabric.
Thread tension/thread metering compensation
If you À nd that the thread tension or thread
metering in general is too low or too high, touch
Thread tension/thread metering compensation in
the Machine settings menu and adjust the settings
in the window that appears, see page 3:12.