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Adjust
the Needle
Thread
Tension
for
Straight
Stitch
• Correct
tension
Needle thread (Top thread)
® Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
® TOloosen
_) To tighten
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers
of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).
If you look at the needle thread and bobbin thread of a seam
notice that there are no gaps. Each stitch is smooth and even.
When adjusting needle thread tension, the higher the number
the tighter the top thread tension.
Results depend on;
- stiffness and thickness of the fabric
- number of fabric layers
- type of stitch
®
®
• Tension
is too tight
_) Needle thread (Top thread)
® Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
® To loosen
(_ Right side (Top side) of fabric
@ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the fabric
and it feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a lower tension setting
number to loosen the needle thread tension.
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®
• Tension
is too loose
Needle thread (Top thread)
® Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
® To tighten
Right side (Top side) of fabdc
Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
The needle thread shows through on the wrong side
of the fabric and it feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a higher
tension setting number to tighten the needle thread tension.
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