Thread Tension - Singer 9985 Instruction Manual

THREAD TENSION

This machine sets the thread tension automatically
when pattern is selected. However you can change
the thread tension as follows.
1. Touch the tension button.
LCD changes to the thread tension mode.
2. To increase the upper thread tension, touch the [+]
button.
To decrease the upper thread tension, touch the [–]
button.
Pre-set tension number is highlighted.
• By touching the center button (a), thread tension
will return to pre-set.
• By touching the button (b), LCD return to width/
length mode.
• By touchng the return button (c), LCD return to
the selecting mode.
When another stitch pattern is selected, thread
tension will return to pre-set. You can start sewing
while in this mode and change tension while sewing.
A. Preset Thread Tension
Upper and bobbin thread will lock approximately
in the middle of fabric.
B. Increasing Thread Tension
Bobbin thread will appear on the top side of the
fabric.
C. Decreasing Thread Tension
Upper thread will appear on the bottom side of the
fabric.
D. Thread tension for decorative stitching
Thread tension should be set to a slightly looser
tension than that for straight stitch.
The upper thread should appear slightly on the
bottom side of your fabric, for example, when
doing decorative sewing.
E. Helpful Hints
1. If your sewing appears as shown in the illustration
(stitches on the top side of the fabric are good, but
the bottom side looks very loopy), it could be that
the upper thread is not threaded correctly. Refer
to page 32 for correct threading.
2. If after checking the top thread and the bobbin
thread is still showing on the top side, check the
bobbin to see if it is set correctly. Refer to page 30
for the correct setting.
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