White 1911 - THREAD TENSION

THREAD
TENSION
Gener&ly,
thread
tension
should
be
controlled
by
the
thread
tension
dial.
Bobbin
thread
tension
has
been
adjusted
at
the
factory
and
readjustment
is
rarely
needed.
Bobbin
thread
tension
is
just
right
when
you
can
pull
the
thread
from
bobbin
case
easily
with
a
little
resistance.
Top
thread
tension
may
be
adjusted
by
tightening
or
loosening
the
thread
tension
dial,
if
necessary.
Loosen
the
needle
thread
tension
by
moving
the
dial
to
the
lower
number
—
Tighten
the
needle
thread
tension
by
moving
the
dial
to
the
higher
number.
*
There
are
several
reasons
you
might
reset
your
tension.
The
best
tension
for
one
fabric
may
not
be
correct
for
another.
The
required
tension
depends
upon
the
stiffness
of
fabric,
thickness
of
the
fabric,
numbers
of
layers
of
fabric
being
sewn,
as
well
as
the
type
of
stitch
you
are
making.
*
It
is
better
to
test
the
stitching
on
a
scrap
of
the
fabric
you
are
using
before
starting
to
make
a
garment.
Properly
adjusted
thread
tension
for
straight
sewing
The
needle
thread
and
the
bobbin
thread
should
interlock
in
the
center
of
two
layers
of
fabric
The
upper
thread
is
too
tight
The
bobbin
thread
ap
pears
on
the
upper
surface
of
the
fabrics.
The
needle
thread
ap
pears
on
the
underside
of
the
fabrics.
*
How
to
adjust
the
bobbin
thread
tension
The
upper
thread
is
too
loose
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