Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot; Balancing Thread Tension - Janome 6019QC Instruction Book

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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser
foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4") higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser
foot, or to help you to place heavy fabric under the
foot.
1 Lowered position
2 Raised position (Normal)
3 Highest position

Balancing Thread Tension

Thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing
materials, layers of fabric and other sewing conditions.
Thread tension dial
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Setting mark
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Needle thread
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4 Bobbin thread
5 Right side of the fabric
6 Wrong side of the fabric
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Correct tension:
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked
between two layers of fabric
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For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does
not show on the right side of the fabric, and the
needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of
the fabric.
Needle thread tension is too tight:
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The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of
the fabric.
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the
dial to a lower number.
3 Needle thread tension is too loose:
The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of
the fabric.
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the
dial to a higher number.
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