Adiust
the
Needle Thread Tension
for Zigzag
Stitch
For an ideal zigzag stitch, bobbin thread does not
show on right side of fabric and needle thread shows
slightly on wrong side.
See
the illustrations for
correct appearance.
To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension.
.
Correct tension
O
Right side of fabric
Cfop
side of fabric)
@
Wrong
side of
fabric
(Bottom
side of
fabric)
Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the
wrong side of {abric without causing excessive
puckering
or causing bobbin thread to
show on
the
right side of fabric.
Besults vary
with fabric.
thread
and sewing
conditions.
.
Tension is too tight
O
Right side of fabrlc
Oop
side of fabric)
O
Wrong side of fabric
(Bottom
side of fabric)
Coner ol each zigzag
pulls
together on the right
side of fabric.
.
Tension is too loose
O
Right side of fabric
Oop
side of fabric)
@
Wrong side of fabric
(Bottom
side of fabric)
The needle thread loops through wrong side ol fabric
and is
pulled
almost together.
o
o
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o,
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