A
B
C
Preparations – 21
Thread Tension
Sew without Feed Teeth
To set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the
machine. Depending on the fabric, thread, etc, the
tension may need to be adjusted. For the best stitch
appearance and durability, make sure the needle
thread tension is correctly adjusted. For general
sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two
layers of fabric (A).
If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the
fabric, the needle thread tension is too tight (B).
Reduce the needle thread tension.
If top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric,
the needle thread tension is too loose (C). Increase
the needle thread tension.
For decorative stitches and buttonholes, the top
thread should be slightly visible on the underside of
the fabric.
Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you
are going to sew and check the tension.
When sewing on buttons or doing other sewing
techniques where you don't want the fabric to feed,
you need to lower the feed teeth.
The feed teeth lever is found at the back of the free
arm.
1. Lower the feed teeth by moving the lever to the
“Feed Teeth Down” position.
2. Raise the feed teeth by moving the lever to the
“Feed Teeth Up” position.
Note: The feed teeth will not raise immediately when the
lever is switched. Turn the hand wheel toward you one
full turn or start sewing to re-engage the feed teeth.
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