Setting The Thread Tension - Brother 882-W73 Operation Manual

STITCH SETTINGS
 Setting the Stitch Length
Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch
pattern length.
 Setting the "L/R Shift"
Follow the steps below when you want to change the
placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and
right.

Setting the Thread Tension

You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the
fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make
any necessary changes.
Memo
• Touch
original setting.
 Proper Thread Tension
The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near
the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be
visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the
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to return the thread tension to the
bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the
fabric.
Memo
• Many decorative stitches and satin stitches are
designed so that the upper thread wraps to the
back slightly for a more attractive finish.
 Upper Thread is Too Tight
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the
fabric, the upper thread is too tight.
Note
• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the
upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to
"Setting the Bobbin" on page 34 and rethread the
bobbin thread.
Touch , to loosen the upper thread.
 Upper Thread is Too Loose
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the
fabric, the upper thread is too loose.
Note
• If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the
upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer
to "Upper Threading" on page 36 and rethread the
upper thread.
Touch , to tighten the upper thread.
1 Wrong side
2 Surface
3 Upper thread
4 Bobbin thread
1 Bobbin thread
2 Upper thread
3 Surface
4 Locks appear on
surface of fabric
1 Upper thread
2 Bobbin thread
3 Wrong side
4 Locks appear on wrong
side of fabric