Stitch Formation - Singer Futura 200 Instruction Manual

Reverse
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Reverse
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Reverse
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
1. How Stitches Form
Surface
Stitches are formed when the upper thread and
the bobbin thread interlock between the fabric
layers. Stitching is well balanced when the needle
thread appears on the top and the bobbin thread
appears on the bottom.
2. Thread Tension Dial
The Thread Tension Dial has a range of settings
between 0 and 9. Most of your sewing will
be done with your Thread Tension Dial set
between 3 and 5. It can be adjusted to a higher
number for more tension on the upper thread,
if the upper thread seems too loose. It can be
adjusted to a lower number for less tension on
the upper thread, if the bobbin thread seems to
be showing on the top side of the fabric.
Adjusting Tension
Surface
Thread tension can also be adjusted for various
sewing techniques. For basting (see Appendix),
you can loosen it to a lower number so that the
stitches can easily be removed. For gathering,
you can turn it to a higher number.
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When you sew, if you see large loops on
Surface
the underside of the fabric, this is actually
an indication that the upper thread was
not threaded correctly, as it has no tension
controlling it. For information on how to correct
this, see the Troubleshooting and Maintenance
section of this manual.
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