Stitch Selection Table; Tension Adjustments; Upper Thread Tension; Lower Thread Tension - Simplicity SA2200 Instruction Manual & Reference Manual

SIMPLICITY CUSTOM STITCH SELECTION
S
TITCH
A Straight
A Zigzag
B C D E Decorative satin
F Blindhem
G Shell stitch
H Double Action
I 3-step zigzag
J Multi-cord
K Feather
L Honeycomb
M Overlock
N Slant overcast
O Arrowhead
P Q R Decorative
S Triple stretch straight
S Rick rack
T Buttonhole

TENSION ADJUSTMENTS

The upper thread tension dial controls the amount of needle
thread delivered to the bobbin case. Most thread tension
adjustments should be made using the upper thread tension
dial. In some cases, the lower thread tension on the bobbin
case may need to be adjusted for specialty sewing techniques.

UPPER THREAD TENSION

The numbers 0-9 on the dial represent upper thread
tension settings. The higher the number, the stronger the
upper tension. Tension settings between 3-5 are most
commonly used [Fig. 1]. In a balanced stitch, needle
thread and bobbin thread interlock in the center of the
two fabric layers [Fig. 2]. If needed, adjust an unbalanced
stitch by turning the dial until the new setting is aligned
with the indicator line on the machine [Fig. 1].
If the fabric gathers or the threads break, the upper thread
tension is too tight [Fig. 3]. Loosen the tension by moving
the dial to a lower number.
If loops form on the under side of the seam then the
upper tension is too loose [Fig. 4]. Tighten the upper
tension by turning the dial to a higher number.

LOWER THREAD TENSION

The lower thread tension can be adjusted by turning the
screw on the bobbin case slightly to the right (clockwise)
to increase the tension [Fig. 5]. Turn the tension slightly to
the left (counterclockwise) to decrease the tension [Fig. 6].
10
S
TITCH
P
ATTERN
WIDTH
0
1-5
3-5
3-5
3-5
5
3-5
5
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-5
0
1-5
3-5
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Increase tension
Fig. 5
S
TITCH
LENGTH
1-4
1-4
.5-1
4
1-4
4
2-4
.5-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
.5-1
Upper thread too tight
P D
RESSER ROP
FOOT FEED
All feet Up
All-purpose Up
Open toe Up
Blind hem Up
All-purpose Up
All-purpose Up
Overcast Up
Overcast Up
Open toe Up
Open toe Up
Overcast Up
Open toe Up
Open toe Up
Open toe Up
All-purpose Up
All-purpose Up
Buttonhole Up
Fig. 2
Upper thread too loose
Fig. 4
Decrease tension
Fig. 6