° Tension
is too loose
(_ Needle thread (Top thread)
_) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
To tighten
(_) Right side (Top side)
(_) Wrong side (Bottom side)
The needle thread shows through on the wrong side
of the fabric and it feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a higher
tension setting number to tighten the needle thread tension,
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for 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 (Bottom side) side of the fabdc_
See the illustrations for correct appearance.
To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension..
= Correct
tension
(_)
Right side (Top side) of fabric
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Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the wrong
side (Bottom side) of fabric without causing excessive
puckering or causing bobbin thread to show on the right
side (Top side) of fabric.
Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing condition.
• Tension
is too tight
(_)
Right side (Top side) of fabric
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Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
Comer of each zigzag pulls together on the right side of fabric°
• Tension
is too loose
(_)
Right side (Top side) of fabric
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Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
The needle thread loops through wrong side (Bottom side)
of fabric and is pulled almost together.
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