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Operate your hobby 1132/1122
Balancing needle thread tension
The thread tension should be adjusted 
depending on the sewing materials, layers 
of fabric and sewing method. To ensure 
perfect sewing results, the needle thread 
tensions must be perfectly tuned.
Balanced tension:
The ideal straight stitch has threads 
locked between two layers of fabric, as 
shown in the picture.
Check the tension with a wide zigzag 
stitch. The threads must be interlaced 
between the two fabric pieces.
•  If the needle thread tension is too high 
the threads are interlaced above the top 
fabric. Loosen the needle thread tension 
by moving the dial to a lower number.
•  If the needle thread tension is too low, 
the threads are interlaced below the lower 
fabric. Tighten the needle thread tension 
by moving the dial to a higher number
Setting the needle thread tension
Set the required needle thread tension 
with the needle thread tension dial.
The normal setting for sewing is 4 to 5.
For darning and buttonhole set the 
tension between 2 and 3.
Too high tension
Too low tension
Perfect tension