Setting The Tension Of The Thread; Straight Stitch - Singer 6180 Operation And Safety Notes

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Flat side to the rear.
Flat side
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Needle
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Bottom
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Top
2

Straight stitch

An attractive seam is predominantly dependent on
the correct tension of the upper and lower threads.
If the thread tension is correct, the two threads
should interlock in the middle of your fabric.
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Upper thread tension is too high
Reducing the tension
Setting the tension of the
thread
For 90 % of your sewing, you will only need to set
the thread tension adjustment wheel to „ 5 ". The
thread tension adjustment wheel is located on the
machine head.
Tip: By slightly pushing the 5 basic setting in +
or - direction, a better stitch pattern is usually
achieved.
Upper thread tension is too low
Increasing the tension
You must probably adjust the thread tension if you
notice any irregularities in the seam pattern. You
must lower the presser foot to adjust the thread
tension.
A symmetrical thread tension (i.e. identical seam pat-
tern above and below) is normally only desired for
straight stitching.
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