Janome MS 2028 - Getting Ready to Sew; Using the Stitch Selector

Adlust the
Needle Thread Tension
for
Straight
Stitch
.
Correct tension
O
Needle thread
Oop
thread)
@
Bobbin thread
(Bottom
thread)
@
To
tighten
The ideal straight stitch
has threads locked between
two layers of labric, as
illuslrated
(magnified
to show
detail).
lf
you
look at
the top and bottom of a seam,
notice
that there are
no
gaps.
Each stitch is smooth and
even,
When adjusting needle
thread tension, the higher the
number, the tighter the
top thread tension.
Results depend
on;
stiifness and
lhickness of the fabric
number of
fabric layers
type of stitch
.
Tension is too
tight
@!
@i
o
ar\
o
c)
Needle thread
fiop
thread)
Bobbin thread
(Bottom
thread)
To loosen
Right side
(Iop
side)
Wrong side
(Bottom
side)
The bobbin thread shows
through on the right side
of
the labric and it feels bumpy.
Turn the dial to a
lower tension setting number
to loosen the needle
thread tension.
.
Tension is too loose
O
Needle
thread
Oop
thread)
@
Bobbin thread
(Bottom
thread)
O
To tighten
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.
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