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Drawing up Bobbin Thread
1
Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
with your left hand and rotate the handwheel
counterclockwise for one complete turn.
2
Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needl
thread up.
Pull both threads 4" to 6" (10.0 to 15.0 cm) under and
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behind the presser foot.
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension
Correct tension
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two
layers of fabric, as illustrated.
q Right side (Top side) of fabric
w Needle thread (Top thread)
e Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher
the number, the tighter the top thread tension.
A: Tension is too tight
The bobbin thread shows through on the wrong side of
the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a
lower tension setting number to loosen the needle
thread tension.
B: Tension is too loose
The needle thread shows through on the wrong side
of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to
a higher tension setting number to tighten the needle
thread tension.
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