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ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION
90% of your sewing will be done with the tension control set
at “4”.
STRAIGHT STITCHING
The good looking appearance of your stitching is largely
determined by the balanced tension of both top and bobbin
threads. The tension is well balanced when these two threads
‘lock’ in the middle of layers of the fabric you are sewing.
If, when you start to sew, you find that the stitching is irregular, you
will need to adjust the tension control.
Make any adjustments with presser foot ‘down’.
A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is
usually only desireable for straight stitch sewing.
ZIG ZAG and DECORATIVE SEWING
For zigzag sewing and decorative stitch functions, thread tension
should be less than for straight stitch sewing.
You will always obtain a nicer stitch and less puckering when the
upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.
BOBBIN TENSION
The bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so
you do not need to adjust it.
CHANGING PRESSER FOOT
Be sure the needle is in the up position. Raise presser foot lifter.
1. Push presser foot release button to remove the foot.
2. Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the
presser foot pin with the foot holder.
3. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps
on the foot.
Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to a higher number or
a lower number may improve sewing appearance.
Under side
Top side
Well balanced
Decrease tension
Increase tension
1
3
Foot release Button
Presser foot lifter
Foot holder
2
Top stitch
too loose
Top stitch
too tight
4
4
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