Setting The Thread Tension; Proper Thread Tension - Brother ULT-2001 Operation Manual

Setting the Thread Tension

Your machine will automatically set the thread tension when you select a stitch. However, you
may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used.

Proper Thread Tension

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The upper and lower threads should cross near the center
of the fabric. If thread tension is not properly set, the seam
may have a poor finish or the fabric may pucker.
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2 Surface
3 Upper thread
4 Bobbin thread
If the upper thread tension is too strong (the bobbin thread
can be seen on the top side of the fabric), press the
key.
1 Bobbin thread
2 Upper thread
3 Surface
4 Locks appear on surface of fabric
If the upper thread tension is too weak (the upper thread
can be seen on the bottom side of the fabric), press the
key.
1 Upper thread
2 Bobbin thread
3 Reverse side
4 Locks appear on reverse side of fabric
Note
If you change the thread tension setting, but turn off the
power or select another stitch afterwards, the thread ten-
sion will return to the default setting.
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