JUKI HZL-L series User manual

Attention
Please read this instruction manual before using
the machine as it contains important operational
and safety information.
Keep this manual accessible so that you may
refer to it at anytime while operating the machine.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE
HZL-L series
EN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. 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 and/or cutting blade.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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)
For Europe only:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts............................................................... 2
Standard Accessories .................................................... 3
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply........................................ 4
Before Using Your Sewing Machine............................... 4
Operating Instructions:................................................... 4
Controlling Sewing Speed.............................................. 5
Extension Table.............................................................. 5
Machine Operating Buttons......................................... 6-7
Presser Foot Lifter.......................................................... 8
Changing the Presser Foot ............................................ 8
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ...................... 8
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog................................. 9
Changing the Needle...................................................... 9
Fabric and Needle Chart ................................................ 9
Setting the Spool of Thread ......................................... 10
Bobbin Winding ....................................................... 10 -12
Threading the Machine................................................. 13
Needle Threader .......................................................... 14
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread..................................... 15
LCD Display.................................................................. 16
Stitch chart ................................................................... 16
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension ......................17-18
BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing .................................................. 19
Changing Sewing Direction.......................................... 19
Turning Square Corners ............................................... 19
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ......................... 20
Needle Plate................................................................. 20
Altering the Needle Drop Position ................................ 21
Altering the Stitch Length ............................................. 21
Lock-a-matic Stitch....................................................... 22
Locking Stitch............................................................... 22
Triple Stretch Stitch ...................................................... 22
Stretch Stitch ................................................................ 23
Saddle Stitch (100-stitch model only)........................... 23
Zigzag Stitch................................................................. 24
Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch..................................... 25
Multiple Zigzag Stitch ................................................... 25
Knit Stitch (100-stitch model only)................................ 25
Overedge Stitch............................................................ 26
Buttonholes .................................................................. 26
Standard buttonhole................................................ 27-29
Round-end Buttonhole ................................................. 30
Keyhole Buttonhole ...................................................... 30
Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 31
Darning Stitch (100-stitch model only) ......................... 32
Tacking (100-stitch model only).................................... 33
Eyelet (100-stitch model only) ...................................... 34
Zipper Sewing .........................................................35-37
Blind Hemming ............................................................. 38
Button Sewing .............................................................. 39
Gathering...................................................................... 39
DECORATIVE STITCHING
Patchwork..................................................................... 40
Shelltuck....................................................................... 40
Applique ....................................................................... 41
Fringing......................................................................... 42
Drawn Work.................................................................. 42
Cross Stitch (100-stitch model only) ............................ 43
Fagoting........................................................................ 43
French Knots (100-stitch model only)........................... 43
Scallop Stitch................................................................ 44
Smocking...................................................................... 44
Clasp Stitches (100-stitch model only)......................... 45
Satin Stitches ............................................................... 45
Decorative Stitches (100-stitch model only)................. 46
Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns ........................... 46
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ...................... 47
Installing the Bobbin Holder ......................................... 47
Problems and Warning Signals.................................... 48
Troubleshooting............................................................ 49
Stitch Chart..............................................................50-51
Introduction of optional accessory parts ...................... 52

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Extension table (Accessory box)
Needle plate
Needle threader
Thread cutter
Face cover
Thread take-up lever
Thread tension dial
Spool pin
Large spool holder
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin winder stopper
Hole for additional spool pin
Value set buttons
Cursor buttons
LCD display
Speed control slider
Stitch chart drawer
Needle up/down button
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
Start/stop button
Hook cover plate
Presser foot (Zigzag foot A)
Feed dog
Foot holder
Setscrew
Lever
Needle clamp screw
Needle
Hook cover release button
Power inlet
Foot control jack
Power switch
Handwheel
Carrying handle
Bobbin winding tension disc
Upper thread guide
Presser foot lifter
Buttonhole lever
Free-arm
Drop feed lever
Feed balancing dial
NOTE:
Design and specifications are subject to change
without prior notice.
NOTE:
To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle
with your hand, and support the sewing machine with
the other hand.
NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts
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Standard Accessories
Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)
Overedge foot C
Zipper foot E
Satin stitch foot F
Blind hem foot G
Automatic buttonhole foot R
Spool holder (large) (1 set on the machine)
Spool holder (small)
Additional spool pin
Spool stand
Spool pin felt
Bobbins ( X 4) (1 set on the machine)
Assorted needle set
Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)
Lint brush
Screwdriver
Instruction book
Instructional video DVD
Hard cover
Foot control
Power cable*
* The power cable included may differ from the illustration.
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Using the start/stop button
Turn off the power switch.
Insert the machine plug into the power inlet.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet.
Turn on the power switch.
①Power switch
②Machine plug
③Power inlet
④Power supply plug
⑤Wall outlet
⑥Start/Stop button
NOTE:
The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.
GETTING READY TO SEW
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.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on the switch indicates the “off” position
of the switch.
Foot control model 21371 or YC-485EC-1 is used with
this sewing machine.
For the U.S.A and Canada only:
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.
Connecting the Power Supply
Using the foot control
Turn off the power switch.
Insert the pin connector into the jack.
Insert the machine plug into the power inlet.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet.
Turn on the power switch.
①Power switch
②Pin connector
③Jack
④Machine plug
⑤Power inlet
⑥Power supply plug
⑦Wall outlet
The foot control sign will be displayed when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
⑧Foot control sign
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.
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Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control slider
Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider
according to your sewing needs.
To increase sewing speed, move the slider to the right.
To decrease sewing speed, move the slider to the left.
Extension Table
The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be easily removed for free-arm sewing.
Detaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.
①Extension table
Attaching the table
Slide the extension table along the free-arm and insert
the guides into the holes until the table snaps into the
machine.
②Free-arm
③Guide
④Hole
Accessory storage
Accessories are stored inside the extension table.
⑤Accessory storage
Free-arm Sewing
Free-arm is useful for sewing tubular garments and for
darning knee or elbow areas.
⑥Free-arm
Foot control
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.

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Machine Operating Buttons
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①Start/Stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine.
The machine starts running slowly for the first few
stitches, and it then runs at the speed set by the speed
control slider.
The machine runs slowly as long as this button is being
pressed.
NOTE:
The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
②Reverse button
• When stitch pattern 00 , 01 , 12 , 13 , 14 or
20 is selected (100-stitch model);
• When stitch pattern 00 , 01 , 07 or 08 is
selected (20-stitch model);
The machine will sew in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew
forward.
When the machine is stopped and foot control is
disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse slowly
as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the
button to stop the machine.
• When any other stitches are selected;
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.
NOTE:
100-stitch model;
There will be particular functions of the reverse button
when pattern 02 , 03 , 09 or 10 is selected.
Refer to page 22, 32 and 33 for instructions.
20-stitch model;
There will be particular functions of the reverse button
when pattern 02 or 03 is selected.
Refer to page 22 for instructions.
③Auto-lock button
• When stitch pattern 00 , 01 , 12 , 13 , 14 or
20 is selected (100-stitch model);
• When stitch pattern 00 , 01 , 07 or 08 is
selected (20-stitch model);
Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch
immediately. The machine will automatically stop.
• When any other stitches are selected;
Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch
at the end of current pattern. The machine will
automatically stop.
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⑤ ⑤ Cursor buttons
Use these buttons to move the cursor ⑦.
Press button to move the cursor to right.
Press button to move the cursor to left.
⑥Value set buttons
Use these buttons to change the set value.
Move the cursor under the digit you would like to change.
Press button to increase the value.
Press button to decrease the value.
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④Needle up/down button
Press the needle up/down button to bring the needle
up or down. The machine will stop with the needle up or
down depending on the needle position determined by
this button.

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Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise the foot about 1/4˝ (0.7 cm) higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot,
or to help you place thick material under the foot.
①Presser foot lifter
②Normal up position
③Highest position
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. Each
foot is marked with an identification letter.
①Identification letter
Removing the presser foot
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
②Lever
Attaching the presser foot
Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot
lies just under the groove in the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place.
③Groove
④Pin
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before removing or
attaching foot holder.
Removing the foot holder
Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with
a screwdriver.
Attaching the foot holder
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in
the presser bar.
Fit the setscrew into the hole.
Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise with the
screwdriver.
①Setscrew
②Foot holder
③Hole
④Threaded hole
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Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog
The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm
bed on the back of the machine.
To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of
the arrow ①.
To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow ②, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel
toward you.
The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.
NOTE:
Set the stitch length value at the minimum when
lowering the feed dog.
Changing the Needle
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
needle.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser
foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle
clamp.
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the
needle clamp, push it up as far as it will go.
Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by turning it
clockwise.
①Needle clamp screw
②Flat side
To 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.
Fabric Thread Needle
Fine
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Organza
Crepe
Silk # 80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
# 9 / 6 5 -11/ 75
Medium
Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece
Silk #50
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-80
#11/ 75 -14 / 9 0
Heavy
weight
Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting
Silk #30-50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
#14/90-16/100
Fabric and Needle Chart
• 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.
NOTE:
3 x #14/90 needles are included in the envelop
(Part No. 639804000).
NOTE:
When sewing stretch fabrics, very fine fabrics and
synthetics, use a blue tip needle (Part No. 990311000,
sold separately). The blue tip needle effectively
prevents skipped stitches.
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Additional spool pin
The additional spool pin is for winding bobbins, without
unthreading the machine.
Set the spool stand under the additional spool pin.
Insert the additional spool pin into the hole.
Place the felt and a spool on the pin.
①Spool stand
②Additional spool pin
③Hole for additional spool pin
④Spool pin felt
The extra spool pin should point to the bobbin winding
tension disk.
Draw the thread from the spool and pass the thread
around the bobbin winding tension disk as shown.
⑤Bobbin winding tension disk
Setting the Spool of Thread
Horizontal spool pin
Lift up the spool pin. Place a spool of thread on the spool
pin.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against
the spool of thread so that the spool rests on the
supporter.
①Spool pin
②Spool of thread
③Large spool holder
The small spool holder is used with narrow or small
spools of thread.
④Small spool holder
Bobbin Winding
Removing the bobbin
Gently slide the hook cover release button to the right
and remove the hook cover plate.
Lift out the bobbin.
①Hook cover release button
②Hook cover plate
③Bobbin
NOTE:
Use the designated plastic bobbins for horizontal
hook. Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound paper
bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or
damage to the bobbin holder.
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Winding the bobbin
NOTE:
Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for
bobbin winding.
1Draw the thread from the spool and pass the thread
around the bobbin winding tension disk.
①Bobbin winding tension disk
2Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside
to the outside.
3Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
4Push the bobbin to the right.
The bobbin icon appears on the LCD display.
②Bobbin icon
5With the free end of the thread held in your hand, start
the machine. Stop the machine when it has wound a
few layers, and then cut the thread close to the hole in
the bobbin.
6Start the machine. When the bobbin is fully wound, it
will stop spinning automatically.
Stop the machine and return the bobbin winder to its
original position by moving the spindle to the left.
7Remove the bobbin. Cut the thread as shown.
Return the speed control slider position.
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5Attach the hook cover plate. Check the threading by
referring to the diagram ④shown on the hook cover
plate.
④Threading diagram
3Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the
tension spring blades.
Inserting the bobbin
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before inserting the bobbin
and threading the bobbin holder.
1Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread
running off counterclockwise.
①End of thread
2Guide the thread into the first notch ②on the front
side of the bobbin holder.
②Notch
4Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread
slips into the second notch ③. Pull out about 6˝ (15
cm) of thread.
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CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before threading the
machine.
1Turn the power switch off.
Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread
guide.
Threading the Machine
2While holding the thread near the spool ②, draw
the end of the thread down around the check spring
holder ③.
②Spool
③Check spring holder
3Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the
take-up lever, and down into the take-up lever eye.
4Pass the thread through the lower thread guide. Slide
the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the
left.
5Use the needle threader to thread the needle (see
page 14).
Raise the presser foot. Press the
needle up/down button ①to raise
the thread take-up lever to its
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5Pull the thread through the needle eye.
NOTE:
The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle or a blue tip needle. Thread sizes 50 to 90 are
recommended.
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Needle Threader
CAUTION:
Turn off the power switch when using the needle
threader.
1Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest
position.
Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will
go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from
behind.
①Knob
②Hook
2Draw the thread from the left guide to the right guide
and under the hook.
②Hook
③Left guide
④Right guide
3Draw the thread to the front along the right side of the
right guide.
④Right guide
4Raise the knob in the direction of the arrow, drawing
the thread loop through the needle.
⑤Thread loop
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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread
1Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly
with your left hand.
2Turn the power switch on.
Press the needle up/down button twice to lower and
raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread.
①Needle up/down button
3Pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10 to 15 cm) under and
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2Press the value buttons to change the
stitch pattern number until the pattern number of the
desired stitch is indicated.
The number will increase or decrease by 1 each time
you press the value set button.
3Press button to move the cursor under the tens
digit of the stitch pattern number.
The number will increase or decrease by 10 each time
you press the value set button.
LCD Display
The LCD display shows the following information when
the machine is turned on.
①Identification letter for recommended foot
②Stitch pattern number
③Cursors
④Stitch width
⑤Stitch length
Stitch Chart
Draw the stitch chart drawer to the right. The stitch chart
indicates all the available stitch patterns.
①Stitch chart drawer
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1Press the cursor buttons to move the
cursor under the stitch pattern number.
The cursors appear under both digits when turning
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Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension
Straight stitch balanced tension
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.
①Needle thread (top thread)
②Bobbin thread (bottom thread)
③To loosen
④To tighten
When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher the
number, the tighter the top thread tension.
Results depend on:
- stiffness and thickness of the fabric
- number of fabric layers
- type of stitch
Tension is too loose
The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of
the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a
higher number to tighten the needle thread tension.
①Needle thread (top thread)
②Bobbin thread (bottom thread)
③To tighten tension
④Right side (top side) of fabric
⑤Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric
Tension is too tight
The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the
fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a lower
number to loosen the needle thread tension.
①Needle thread (top thread)
②Bobbin thread (bottom thread)
③To loosen tension
④Right side (top side) of fabric
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Zigzag 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 as
necessary.
Balanced tension
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.
①Right side (top side) of fabric
②Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric
Tension is too tight
The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side
of the fabric
①Right side (top side) of fabric
②Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric
Tension is too loose
The corner of each zigzag point pulls together on the
wrong side of the fabric.
①Right side (top side) of fabric
②Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric