Adjust the Needle
Thread
Tension
for Zigzag
Stitch
An ideal zigzag stitch,
bobbin
thread
does not show
on right side of fabric
and top thread shows
slightly
on wrong side.
See the illustrations
for correct
appearance.
To match this appearance,
adjust the top tension.
* Correct
tension
(_ Right side of fabric
(_) Wrong side of fabric
Minimize
amount
of top thread
visible on the wrong
side of fabric without
causing
excessive
puckering
or
causing
bobbin
thread
to show on the right side.
Results vary with fabric,
thread
and sewing
condi-
tionso
o Tension
is too tight
(_ Right side of fabric
0 Wrong side of fabric
Corner
of each zigzag pulis together
on the right
side of fabric.
• Tension
is too loose
Q Right side of fabric
(_) Wrong side of fabric
The top thread
loops through
wrong
side of fabric
and is pulled
almost
together.
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