Adjusting thread tension
Ajuste de fa tension del
When an even amount of tension is exerted
hilo
on both threads, a smooth even stitch known
Cuando so ejerce una tensi6n uniform.
as a balanced stitch, is producedr
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unitpune
Conrect tension is important because too
uniforme, ltomado puinto equilibfado,
much or too little will weaken your seams
or cause your fabric to pucker. Make a test
Una tension corrects es imporanto porque
sampie with the fabric and thread you plan
un exceso o una falta de tensiOn puede
to Use and examine it.
repercutir en
nas
costurat o hacer frun cir el
gtnero. Haga una prueb confl 81gAnero y cl
A perfect well balanced stitch (1), will have
hilo que piensa utilizar y examinelo,
the needle and bobbin threads locked
Un punto correcto y bin equilibrado (1).
between the two layers of fabric with no loops
tendr e'l hilo de la aguja y el de la bobina
on top or bottom and no puckering.otrladsntonsoscpsd
entrelazados entre las dOS capas de
genero, sin bzos ni trunces por anriba ni
por abajo.
Too much tension will produce a tight stitch
Demasiada tension producira un punto
(2) which will cause the fabric to pucker.
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* Para disminuir ia tension, gire el disco a
un namero inferior,
. Todecreasetension,turn thedialtoa lower
number.
Too little tension will produce a loose stitch
Muy poca tension producira un punto flojo
(3) which will cause loops in your seam.
(3)yseformaran lazosa lo largode la costura,
* Toincreasetension,turnthedialtoahigher
. Para aumenter ia tension. gire el disco a
number,
un nomero mbs alto.
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