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Raising and Lowering Presser Foot
The Presser foot lever
q
raises and lowers the
presser foot.
You can raise the presser foot about 6.5 mm (1/4˝)
higher than the normal up position
w
for easy removal
of the presser foot or to place heavy fabrics under
the presser foot. Pull the presser foot lever
q
up
beyond the normal up position
e
.
e
w
q
w
e
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension
The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked
between the two layers of fabric.
Needle thread tension can range from 2 – 6
q
and is
normally set on 4.
Align the number 4 on the tension dial with the
setting mark
w
.
If you look at the needle thread
e
(top thread) and
bobbin thread
r
(bottom thread), you will notice
that there are no gaps. Each stitch is smooth and
even.
Occasionally the needle thread tension needs to be
adjusted. Examples:
— stiff or heavy fabric
— sewing more than two layers of fabric
— type of stitch
— thread
When adjusting needle thread tension, the higher
numbers tighten, the lower numbers loosen.
• Tension is too tight
The bobbin thread shows through on the topside of
the fabric and it will feel bumpy.
Turn the dial to a lower number to loosen the needle
thread tension.
• Tension is too loose
The needle thread shows through on the underside
of the fabric and it will feel bumpy.
Turn the dial to a higher number to tighten the
needle thread tension.
r
e
w
q
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