Brother EV1 - Setting the Thread Tension

Stitch Settings
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You may need to change the thread tension,
depending on the fabric and thread being used.
 Proper Thread Tension
The upper thread and the bobbin thread should
cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper
thread should be visible from the right side of the
fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible
from the wrong side of the fabric.
 Upper Thread is Too Tight
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of
the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.
Touch to loosen the upper thread.
 Upper Thread is Too Loose
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of
the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.
Touch to tighten the upper thread.
Setting the Thread Tension
a Wrong side
b Right side
c Upper thread
d Bobbin thread
Memo
• Many decorative stitches and satin stitches
are designed so that the upper thread wraps to
the back slightly for a more attractive finish.
Note
• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded,
the upper thread may be too tight. Rethread
the bobbin thread. (page 40)
a Bobbin thread
b Upper thread
c Right side
d Locks appear on right
side of fabric
Note
• If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded,
the upper thread may be too loose. Rethread
the upper thread. (page 42)
a Upper thread
b Bobbin thread
c Wrong side
d Locks appear on
wrong side of fabric