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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to
electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.(European Union only)
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.Always unplug this sewing machine from the
electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near
children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and
foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord.To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate.The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching.It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the
needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making
any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents
SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts........................................................... 2-3
Standard Accessories................................................... 3
Accessory Storages...................................................... 4
Protection Flaps ............................................................ 5
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply....................................... 6
Before Using Your Sewing Machine.............................. 6
Operating Instructions................................................... 6
Presser Foot Lifter......................................................... 7
Changing the Presser Foot ........................................... 7
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder..................... 7
Changing the Needle..................................................... 8
Selecting Thread and Needles...................................... 8
Needle Definitions......................................................... 9
Machine Operating Buttons..........................................10
Pattern Selection .........................................................11
LCD Display..................................................................11
Speed Control Slider....................................................11
Controlling Sewing Speed............................................11
Bobbin Winding.......................................................12-14
Threading the Machine............................................15-17
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension..........................18
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog...............................19
Correcting Distorted Stretch Stitch Patterns................19
Setting Mode.......................................................... 20-21
SECTION III. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing............................................ 22-23
Lock-a-Matic Stitch.......................................................24
Triple Stretch Stitch......................................................24
Stretch Stitch................................................................24
Zigzag Stitch................................................................ 25
Multiple Zigzag............................................................ 25
Super Stretch Stitch.................................................... 26
Super Overlock Stitch ................................................. 26
Overedge Stitch........................................................... 26
Zipper Sewing .........................................................27-28
Rolled Hem.................................................................. 29
Pintuckis...................................................................... 30
Gathering..................................................................... 30
Button Sewing..............................................................31
Blind Hem.................................................................... 32
Applique ...................................................................... 33
Fringing........................................................................ 33
Sculpture Stitch........................................................... 34
Patchwork.................................................................... 34
Bridging (Fagoting)...................................................... 35
Attaching Elastic.......................................................... 35
Scallop edges.............................................................. 35
Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses............. 36
Classic Square Buttonhole.....................................36-38
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density for
Buttonholes ................................................................. 39
Corded Buttonhole...................................................... 40
Classic Keyhole Buttonhole......................................... 40
Darning Stitch...............................................................41
SECTION IV CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and the Thread
Cutter Mechanism....................................................... 42
Installing the Bobbin Holder........................................ 42
Problems and Warning Signs...................................... 43
Troubleshooting........................................................... 44
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SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts
qLCD screen
wStitch width adjusting buttons
eStitch length adjusting buttons
rStart/stop button
tReverse stitch button
yAuto-lock button
uNeedle up/down button
i Thread cutter button
o Speed control slider
!0 Touch panel
!1 Thread tension dial
!2 Accessory drawer
!3 Protection flaps unlock button
!4 Protection flaps release lever
!5 Bobbin winder stopper
!6 Bobbin winder spindle
!7 Accessory storage
!8 Stitch reference chart
!9 Thread take-up lever
@0 Thread guide (B)
@1 Bobbin winder thread guide (B)
@2 Bobbin winder thread guide (A)
@3 Retractable thread guide
@4 Threading chart
@5 Top cover
@6 Thread guide (A)
@7 Spool pin
@8 Spool thread guide
@9 Protection flaps
#0 Needle thread guide
#1 Needle cramp screw
#2 Needle
#3 Presser foot
#4 Hook cover release button
#5 Hook cover plate
#6 Needle plate
#7 Feed dog
#8 Foot holder
#9 Needle threader
$0 Buttonhole lever
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!5
!0
!6
!7
!8
!9
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@1
@2
@3
@4
@5
@6
@7
@8
@9
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#0
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
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NOTE:
Sewing machine design and specifications are subject
to change without prior notice.
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$2
$3
$4
$5
$6
$7
$8
$9
%0 %1
$1 Feed adjusting screw
$2 Drop feed lever
$3 Carrying handle
$4 Handwheel
$5 Power switch
$6 Foot control jack
$7 Machine inlet
$8 Presser foot lifter
$9 Thread cutter
%0 Foot control
%1 Power supply cable
Standard Accessories
qZigzag foot: A (set on the machine)
wZipper foot: E
eBlind hem foot: G
rSatin stitch foot: F
tRolled hem foot: D
yAutomatic buttonhole foot: R
uSpool holder (large) (set on the machine)
i Spool holder (small)
o Bobbins ( X 4) (1 set on the machine)
!0 Assorted needle set
!1 Lint brush
!2 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)
!3 Screwdriver
!4 Instruction book
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!3 !4
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Accessory Storages
Accessories can be stored in the accessory storage
and the accessory drawer.
Open the top cover to access the accessory storage.
Open the protection flap (front) and pull the tab on the
right side of the flap to open the accessory drawer.
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Protection Flaps
•Openingandclosingprotectionaps
To open the protection flaps, slide the protection flap
release lever qto the right.
To close the protection flaps, fold the rear and front
flaps we, then fold the left flap runtil it snaps to
the both flaps.
q Protection flaps release lever
w Protection flap (front)
e Protection flap (rear)
r Protection flap (left)
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•Detachingtheprotectionaps
To detach the protection flaps, push down the
protection flap unlock button, and pull the protection
flaps away from the machine as illustrated.
t Protection flaps unlock button
•Attachingtheprotectionaps
To attach the protection flaps, push the protection
flaps, inserting the hook into the hole until it snaps into
the machine.
•Free-armsewing
Free-arm sewing is useful for darning socks and
mending the knee or cuff areas.
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WARNING:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area and do not touch any moving parts
such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or
needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug from
the power supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise
the machine will run inadvertently.
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
ConnectingthePowerSupply
•Usingthefootcontrol
Turn off the power switch q.
Pull the foot control cord from the foot control.
Insert the foot control plug winto the foot control jack e.
Insert the machine plug rinto the machine inlet t.
Insert the power supply plug yinto the wall outlet u.
Turn on the power switch q.
The foot control sign iwill be displayed when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
q Power switch
w Foot control plug
e Foot control jack
r Machine plug
t Machine inlet
y Power supply plug
u Wall outlet
i Foot control sign
•Usingthestart/stopbutton
Turn off the power switch q.
Insert the machine plug winto the machine inlet e.
Insert the power supply plug rinto the wall outlet t.
Turn on the power switch q.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Machine inlet
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet
NOTES:
•Themachinewillbeinitializedwhenturningonthe
power switch. Do not touch the machine while the
machine is being initialized.
•Thestart/stopbuttondoesnotworkwhenthefoot
control is connected.
BeforeUsingYourSewingMachine
Before using your sewing machine for the first time,
place a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and run the
machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away
any oil which may appear.
OperatingInstructions:
The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position
of a switch.
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any
way (U.S.A. and Canada only).
* Foot control model 21371 is used with this sewing
machine.
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NOTE:
Do not pull the cord of foot control beyond the red
marker on the cord.
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ChangingthePresserFoot
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.
Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
•Removingthepresserfoot
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot,
and press the lever qon the back of the foot holder.
•Attachingthepresserfoot
Place the selected presser foot so that the pin eon
the foot lies just under the groove win the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place.
qLever
wGroove
ePin
RemovingandAttachingtheFootHolder
•Removingthefootholder
Remove the thumbscrew qby turning it
counterclockwise with a screwdriver.
•Attachingthefootholder
Align the hole in the foot holder wwith the threaded
hole in the presser bar e. Fit the thumbscrew q
into the hole. Tighten the thumbscrew qby turning it
clockwise with a screwdriver.
qThumbscrew
wFoot holder
ePresser bar
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
attaching foot holder.
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Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter qraises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise the foot about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the
normal up position wfor easy removal of the presser foot,
or to help you place thick material under the foot.
qPresser foot lifter
wNormal up position
eHighest position
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ChangingtheNeedle
zTurn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
the handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the
presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw qby
turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from
the needle clamp w.
xInsert a new needle into the needle clamp wwith
the flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle
into the needle clamp w, push it up as far as it will
go. Tighten the needle clamp screw qfirmly by
turning it clockwise.
cTo see if the needle is in good condition, place the
flat side of the needle onto something flat (needle
plate, glass, etc.). The gap between the needle and
the flat surface should be consistent. Never use a
bent or blunt needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or
runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
qNeedle clamp screw
wNeedle clamp
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
needle.
Fabric
Light
Thread
Medium
Heavy
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Wool,
Polyester
Cotton,
Polyester
Fine jersey
Wool
Denim
Jersey
Coating
Quilting
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Silk #50
Cotton #60-80
Synthetic #50-80
Cotton #50
Silk #50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
Silk #30
Cotton #50
#9/65–11/75
#11/75–14/90
#14/90
#14/90–16/100
#16/100
SelectingThreadandNeedles
For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90.
A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing
lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.
Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce
the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
Always test the needle size on a small scrap of the
fabric that will be used for actual sewing.
In general, use the same thread for the needle and
bobbin. When sewing stretch fabrics, very fine fabrics
and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue
tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
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Needle Definitions
The illustration identifies the main parts of a
sewing machine needle.
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Point
A:Universal – an all-purpose needle that handles most
woven and knit fabrics.
B: Ball point – the point spreads the fibers, preventing
tears and is especially suited for loose knits and interlock
knits.Not recommended for embroidery.
C: Denim – the sharp point effectively pierces densely
woven fabrics such as denim and canvas.
D:Stretch – specially designed to prevent skipped stitch-
es in synthetic suedes and elasticized knits (swimwear).
E:Leather – the cutting point creates small holes in
leather and suede.Holes remain after stitching is re-
moved.
F:Topstitching – the extra sharp point penetrates layers
of fabrics; extra large eye and large groove accommodate
heavyweight topstitching thread.
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w Reversestitchbutton
When stitches (01, 05, 06) are selected, the
machine will sew in reverse while the reverse stitch
button is pressed.
If you press the reverse stitch button when stitch
pattern 01, 05 or 06 is selected and the foot control
is not connected, the machine will sew in reverse as
long as the button is pressed, and the machine will
stop when the button is released.
If you press the reverse stitch button when sewing any
other stitches except (02, 18), the machine will
immediately sew locking stitches and automatically
stop.
e Auto-lockbutton
When stitches (01, 05, 06) are selected, the
machine will sew immediately sew locking stitches
and automatically stop when the auto-lock button is
pressed.
If you press the auto-lock button when sewing any
other stitches, the machine will sew locking stitches at
the end of the current pattern and automatically stop.
r Needleup/downbutton
Press this button to bring the needle up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle up or down
depending on the machine setting (see page 20).
t ThreadCutterButton
Press this button to trim the threads after sewing.
The thread cutter sign will blink ywhile the machine
cuts the threads.
You can continue sewing without pulling the bobbin
thread up after trimming the threads.
To trim the threads automatically after the sewing,
select the desired stitch pattern, then press and hold
the thread cutter button until the thread cutter sign
appears u.
The machine will automatically stop and trim the
threads after locking stitches when the reverse or
auto-lock button is pressed.
* To cancel the auto-thread cutting, press and hold
the thread cutter button until the thread cutter sign
disappears.
NOTE:
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread
is #30 or thicker.
MachineOperatingButtons
q Start/Stopbutton
Lower the presser foot lifter.
Press the start/stop button qto start the machine.
The machine starts running slowly for the first few
stitches; it then runs at the speed set by the speed
control slider.
Press the start/stop button qagain to stop the
machine.
NOTES:
•Themachinerunsslowlyaslongasyoupressand
hold the start/stop button q.
•Thestart/stopbuttonqcannot be used when the
foot control is connected to the machine.
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i Stitchwidthadjustingbutton
Press “ ” or “ ” to change the stitch width or needle
drop position (see pages 23 and 25).
The indicator !0 will show the stitch width or needle
drop position.
o Stitchlengthadjustingbutton
Press “ ” or “ ” to change the stitch length (see
pages 23 and 25).
The indicator !1 will show the stitch length.
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Speed Control Slider
Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider
according to your sewing needs.
To increase sewing speed, slide the slider to the right.
To decrease sewing speed, slide the slider to the left.
ControllingSewingSpeed
Depress the foot control to start the machine.
The further down you press on the foot control, the
faster the machine runs.
The maximum sewing speed can be varied by the
speed control slider.
Pattern Selection
You can select stitch patterns directly by pressing the
pattern keys on the touch panel.
LCD Display
The LCD display shows the following information when
the machine is turned on:
q Stitch pattern number
w Type of presser foot
e Stitch width
r Stitch length
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•Settingthespool
zTurn the spool thread guide eas illustrated, and
the spool pin rwill lift up.
WARNING
Do not lean over the top of spool pin when turning the
spool guide. The spool pin pops up and it may strike
your face.
eSpool thread guide
rSpool pin
Bobbin Winding
•Removingthebobbin
Gently slide the hook cover release button qto the
right and remove the hook cover plate w.
Lift out the bobbin.
qHook cover release button
wHook cover plate
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xPlace a spool of thread on the spool pin with the
thread running off counterclockwise.
Draw the thread from the spool about 4˝ (10 cm) of
thread. Attach the large spool holder t.
tLarge spool holder
ySlit
cPress the spool holder tfirmly against the spool
of thread, and then push down the spool pin rto
lower the spool until it is locked in the bottom.
* The small spool holder uis used with narrow or
small spools of thread.
uSmall spool holder
NOTE:
If a rimless spool may not let thread out smoothly,
place the spool on the spool pin in up position and do
not use the spool holder so the spool can rotate freely.
NOTE:
If there is a slit yon the spool of thread, be sure to
place the spool with the slit end up.
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•Bobbinwinding
NOTES:
•Setthespeedcontrolslideratitsfastestposition
for bobbin winding.
•Closetheretractablethreadguideafterthebobbin
winding.
zTurn the spool guide as illustrated.
Draw the thread from the spool and pass it through
the spool guide.
xPass the thread through the thread guide (A).
cRaise the retractable thread guide.
Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread
guide (A) qand (B) was illustrated.
vPass the thread through the hole in the top of the
bobbin from the inside to outside.
bPut the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
nPush the bobbin to the right. The bobbin mark e
appears on the LCD display.
mWith the free end of the thread held in your hand,
start the machine. Stop the machine when bobbin
has wound a few layers, and then cut the thread
close to the hole in the bobbin.
,Start the machine again. When the bobbin is fully
wound, it will stop automatically. Stop the machine
and return the bobbin winder to its original position
by moving the spindle to the left. Cut the thread as
shown.
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•Insertingthebobbin
zPlace a bobbin in the bobbin holder wwith the
thread running off counterclockwise.
qEnd of thread
wBobbin holder
xGuide the thread into the first notch eon the front
side of the bobbin holder.
eNotch
cDraw the thread to the left, sliding it between the
tension spring blades.
vContinue to draw the thread lightly until the thread
slips into the second notch r. Pull out about 4˝ (10
cm) of thread.
rNotch
bAttach the hook cover plate. Check the threading
by referring to the diagram tshown on the hook
cover plate.
tThreading diagram
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ThreadingtheMachine
Raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down button
qto raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position.
qNeedle up/down button
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before threading the
machine.
•Threadingthemachine
zTurn the spool thread guide win the direction of
arrow as illustrated.
Pass the end of the thread through the spool
thread guide w.
xPass the thread through the thread guide (A) e.
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cDraw the thread around the thread guide (B) r.
vDraw the end of the thread down around the check
spring holder t.
tCheck spring holder
bFirmly draw the thread up from right to left over the
take-up lever, and down into the take-up lever eye
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nPass the thread through the lower thread guide
u. Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread
guide on the left i.
mThread the needle from front to back, or use the
needle threader (see page 16).
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NOTE:
The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle or a blue tipped needle. Thread sizes 50 to 90
are recommended.
•NeedleThreader
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch when using the needle
threader.
zLower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its
highest position. Pull down the needle threader
knob qas far as it will go. The hook comes out
through the needle eye from behind.
q Knob
x Draw the thread from guide (a) eto guide (b) r
and under the hook w. Draw the thread up along
the right side of guide (b) rand slip the thread in
between guide (b) and the holder plate t.
w Hook
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rGuide (b)
tHolder plate
cRaise the knob in the direction of the arrow,
drawing the thread loop through the needle.
vPull the thread through the needle eye.
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•DrawinguptheBobbinThread
zRaise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread
lightly with your left hand.
xPress the needle up/down button qtwice to lower
and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread.
qNeedle up/down button
cPull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10 to 15 cm) under and
behind the presser foot.
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•Tensionistooloose
qNeedle thread (top thread)
wBobbin thread (bottom thread)
eTo tighten tension
rRight side (top side) of fabric
tWrong 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.
•Tensionistootight
qNeedle thread (top thread)
wBobbin thread (bottom thread)
eTo loosen tension
rRight side (top side) of fabric
tWrong side (bottom side) of fabric
The bobbin thread shows through on the right side
of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the
dial to a lower tension setting number to loosen the
needle thread tension.
AdjustingtheNeedleThreadTension
•Correcttension
qNeedle thread (top thread)
wBobbin thread (bottom thread)
eTo loosen
rTo tighten
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between
two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show
detail).
If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, notice
that the stitches are evenly balanced.
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.
When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher
the number, the tighter the needle thread tension.
Results depend on:
- stiffness and thickness of the fabric
- number of fabric layers
- type of stitch
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