Adjust the Needle Thread Tension
for a Zigzag
Stitch
For an ideal zigzag
stitch,
the bobbin
thread
does not show
on the right side (Top side) of the fabric
and needle
thread
shows
slightly
on the wrong
side (Bottom
side) of the
fabric.
See the illustrations
for 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
bobbin
thread
to show
on
the right side (Top side) of the fabric
Results
vary with fabric
thread
and sewing
condition
• Tension
is too tight
(_ Right side (Top side)
of fabric
(_ Wrong
side (Bottom
side, of fabric
The corner
of each zigzag
pulls together
on the right
side
(Top side) of fabric.
• Tension
is too loose
(_) Right side (Top side) of fabric
(_) Wrong
side (Bottom
side) of fabric
Corner
of each zigzag
pulls together
on the wrong
side
(Bottom
side) of fabric.
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