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For Zigzag Stitch
In the correct
zigzag stitch,
the bobbin
threads
will
not show on the top side
of fabric
and the top threads
will
show
slightly
on the bottom
side.
See
below
for the correct
appearance.
To match
this appearance,
adjust
the top
tension.
Top tension
Top tension
Too Tight
Too Loose
Just Right
Top side of Fabric
Bottom
side of Fabric
Too Tight:
Top side of Fabric
Top side of Fabric
--
Corner
of
each
zigzag
will
pull
together
on
the
top side of fabrics.
22
Bottom
side of Fabric
Too
Loose:
--
The
top
thread
will
loop
through
bottom
side
of
fabric
and will
be
pulled
almost
together.
Bottom
side of Fabric
Just Right:
Minimize
the
amount
of top
thread
visible
on
the
bottom
side
of
fabric
without
causing
excessive
puckering
or
causing
the
bobbin
thread
to show
on
the
top
side.
Results
vary
with
fabric,
thread
and
sewing
conditions.
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