Singer 5050 - Adjusling Ihread.Iension

Adiusting thread tension
(For straight stitching)
A perfect. well balanced stitch (1).will have the
needle and bobbin threads locked between
the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or
bottom and no puckering.
Too
much tension wlll produce a tight stitch (2)
which will
cause the fabric to pucker.
• To
decrease tension, turn the dia I to a lower
number.
Too Iittle tension will
produce a loose stitch (3)
which will
cause loops in yourseam.
• Toincrease tension, turn the dial to a higher
number.
Adiusting thread tension
(For zig-zag stitching)
The correct tension setting will produce a
smooth
even stitch (1).
Too
much tension will produce a tight stitch (2),
causing fabric to pucker. Loosen tension by
turning
dial to a lower number.
Too Iittle tension will
produce a loose stitch (3),
causing loops in your pattern. Tighten tension
by turning dial to a highernumber.
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