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Machine Quilting Tip: Test the tension settings before quilting
The best way to make sure the top and bott om tension setti ngs are balanced is by quilti ng.
Keep 4-inch squares of light solid fabric on hand to place at the side of the quilt on the extra
batti ng and backing. Then quilt some loops and swirls and look at the sti tches on top and
bott om to ensure the tension looks balanced. Fine tune the top tension as needed.
To adjust the top tension
• Test sti tching with a scrap of fabric placed on the extra batti ng and backing at the side of the quilt.
Adjust the tension knob as follows unti l you have balanced tension. Conti nue to test the sti tching on the
fabric scrap unti l you are happy with the tension.
To ti ghten top tension
• To adjust the top thread tension to be ti ghter, turn the tension knob clockwise.
To loosen top tension
• To adjust the top thread tension to be looser, turn the tension knob counterclockwise.
NOTE: Unlike the bobbin case tension adjustment, which requires minute adjustments, the top
tension knob may require turns anywhere from a quarter of a turn to two to four turns to achieve
balanced tension.
Opti onal accessory: Easy-Set Tension™ Kit
The Easy-Set Tension Kit replaces the machine's tension knob. It shows the top tension setti ng as a numeric
value on a display. Aft er you establish the tension setti ng for a parti cular thread (brand, weight, and color),
record the value so you can easily return to that tension setti ng when using that specifi c thread again.
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