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.Tension
is
too loose
@
Needle
thread
(Top
thread)
@
eoOOin
thread (Bottom thread)
@
to
tigtrten tension
@ nignt
side
(Top
side)
of
fabric
@ Wrong side (Bottom side)
of
fabric
The needle thread shows through
on
the wrong side
of
the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy.
Turn
the dial to
a
higher tension setting number to tighten
the needle thread
tension.
Adjust the NeedleThreadTension tor aZigzag
Stitch
For
an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show
on
the right side
(Top
side)
of
the fabric, and
the needle
thread shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side)
of
the
fabric.
See
the illustrations for the correct appearance.
To
match this appearance, adjust
the needle tension.
.
Correct tension
@ Right side
(Top
side)
of
fabric
@ Wrong side (Bottom side)
of
fabric
Minimize the amount of needle thread visible
on
the
wrong side (Bottom side)
of
the fabric without causing
excessive puckering, or causing
the bobbin thread to
show on
the right side
(Top
side)
of
the fabric.
Results vary with fabric,
thread and sewing conditions.
.Tension
is too
tight
(!
night side
(Top
side)
of
fabric
-2l,Wrong
side (Bottom side)
of
fabric
The corner of each zigzag pulls together on
the right side
of
the fabric.
.Tension
is
too loose
(-t)
Right side
(Top
side) of fabric
€)
Wrong side (Bottom side)
of
fabric
The
corner of each zigzag pulls together on the wrong
side
of
the fabric.
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"iffi
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