Balancing Needle Thread Tension - Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

Balancing Needle Thread Tension

The needle thread and the bobbin
thread should interlock in the
center of two layers of fabric in
straight seams.
Set the desired Loosen the needle
number of the thread tension by moving
thread tension dial the dial to a lower
at setting mark. number.
Thread Tension for Zigzag Sewing
To obtain better zigzag stitches,
Tighten the needle
the needle thread tension should
thread tension by moving
be slightly weaker than in the
the dial to a higher
case of straight sewing. The
number.
needle thread should appear
slightly on the reverse side of the
fabric.
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