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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
ADJUSTING TOP THREAD
TENSION
Most of your sewing will be done with the tension control set
at "4".
Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to a higher
number or a lower number may
improve sewing appearance.
STRAIGHT STITCHING
The correct appearance of your stitching is largely determined
by the balanced tension of both top and bobbin threads. The
tension is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the
middle of layers of the fabric you are sewing.
If, when you start to sew, you find that the stitching is
irregular, you will need to adjust the tension control.
Make any adjustments with presser foot 'down'.
A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is
commonly desirable for straight stitch sewing.
ZIGZAG AND DECORATIVE SEWING
For zigzag sewing and decorative stitch functions, thread
tension should be less than for straight stitch sewing.
You will always obtain a nicer stitch and less puckering when
the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.
BOBBIN TENSION
The bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so
you do not need to adjust it.
CHANGING PRESSER FOOT
Be sure needle is in the up position. Raise presser foot lifter.
1. Push presser foot release button to remove the foot.
2. Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the
presser foot pin with the foot holder.
3. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps
on the foot.
Under side
Well balanced
Top side
Top stitch
too tight
Decrease tension
Top stitch
too loose
Increase tension
Presser foot lifter
Foot release
Button
Foot holder
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