Singer 288 - Regulating Needle-Thread Tension

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REGULATING NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION
The needle-thread tension dial regulates the amount of
tension on the needle thread and lets you select just
the right setting for your fabric and thread. The
numbers on the dial eliminate guesswork in duplicating
settings.
Correct tension is important because too much or too
little will weaken your seams or mar the appearance of
decorative work. To determine the correct tension,
make a test on a sample of your fabric. If the stitches
look loose, increase tension. If the fabric puckers,
decrease tension.
• To increase tension, turn to higher number.
• To decrease tension, turn to lower number.