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