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MACHINE ADJUSTMENT CHART
The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another.
The required tensions depend upon stiffness and thickness of fabric, thread size and type.
If necessary, readjust referring to the chart below.
Fabrics Threads Needle
Stitch
length
Standard
Setting
Light-weight
.
Georgette
.
Organdy
.
Lawn
.
Voile
.
Crepe-de-chine
.
Silk
etc.
.
Cotton
.
Spun
polyester
.
Polyester
continuous
No. 80 - 100
HA × 1
No. 11
130 / 705H
No. 80
2.0 - 3.5 mm
.
Standard
2.5 mm
Medium-weight
.
Cotton
.
Poplin
.
Gingham
.
Corduroy
etc.
.
Cotton
.
Spun
polyester
.
Polyester
continuous
No. 60 - 100
HA × 1
No.11-14
130 / 705H
No. 80 - 90
2.0 - 3.5 mm
.
Standard
2.5 mm
Heavy-weight
.
Denim
.
Tweed
.
Velour
etc.
.
Cotton
.
Spun
polyester
.
Polyester
continuous
No. 50 - 80
HA × 1
No.14
130 / 705H
No. 90
2.5 - 4.0 mm
.
Standard
3.0 mm