Thread Tension (3 Threads) - Janome CompuLock Instruction Book

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Thread Tension (3 threads)

(Standard stitch width)
Correct tension
The illustration at left shows sewing results with
correct tension settings. However, adjusting the
thread tension may be required depending on
the type of fabric and thread being used.
To begin with, select the stitch pattern and sew
a test piece.
If the tension balance on the test piece is not
satisfactory, you can adjust the thread tension
manually, as follows.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Right needle thread
4 Upper looper thread
5 Lower looper thread
6 Right Needle thread tension
7 Upper looper thread tension
8 Lower looper thread tension
Wrong tension
The illustration shows sewing results when the
needle thread tension is too loose.
Remedy:
Tighten needle thread tension.
Wrong tension
The illustration shows sewing results when the
lower looper thread tension is too tight and/or
upper looper thread tension is too loose.
Remedy:
Loosen lower looper thread tension and/or
tighten upper looper thread tension.
Wrong tension
The illustration shows sewing results when the
upper looper thread tension is too tight and/or
lower looper thread tension is too loose.
Remedy:
Loosen upper looper thread tension and/or
tighten lower looper thread tension.
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