POOLiN EOC565 - Adjusting Top Thread Tension

Adjusting top thread tension
1. Balance of top tension
The tension is well balanced when these two threads ‘lock’ in
the middle of layers of fabric you are sewing.
Top thread
Bobbin thread
Top side of fabric
Under side of fabric
Rotate the thread tension dial to adjust top tension
Decrease tension
Increase tension
Adjust the top tension, depending on:
1. Thickness and compactness of fabric
2. Layers of fabric
3. Stitch
2. Excessively tight top thread
Top thread
Bobbin thread
Decrease tension
In case of loose bobbin thread exposed from the front face of
fabric, upwards shift the thread holder adjustment knob (to
increase digit) to decrease top tension.
3.Too loose top tension
Top thread
Bobbin thread
Increase tension
In case of loose top thread exposed from the back side of
fabric, downwards shift the thread holder adjustment knob (to
decrease digit) to increase top tension.
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