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CORRECT AND INCORRECT THREAD TENSION
To understand the correct thread tension, sew a few sample straight
stitches at different settings.
1. Begin with a tension that is too loose, i.e. set at the lowest number.
The bobbin thread will lie straight and the top thread will be drawn
to the underside of the fabric.
2. If you set the tension at the highest number, the bobbin thread will
be visible on the top side of the fabric. The seam may pucker and
the top thread might break.
3. The correct thread tension is set when the threads interlock in
between both fabric layers or, in the case of decorative stitches, on
the underside.
STARTING TO SEW
A straight stitch is selected by default when you turn on the machine. Before starting to sew, select your fabric type in the
Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR
27).
To start sewing, place top and bobbin thread under the presser foot and to the back. For best results when beginning at the
edge of the fabric, place a finger on the threads to hold them in place as you begin.
Place fabric in position under the presser foot. Lower the presser foot with the presser foot lifter and step on the foot control
to begin sewing. Guide the fabric gently with your hands as the machine is feeding.
See page 21 for reference on how to select another stitch or how to use the Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR
feature, and set yout machine according to the recommendations on the TouchScreen (page
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feature (page 27).
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