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MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS

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MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting Thread Tension

When embroidering, the thread tension should be 
set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on 
the wrong side of the fabric. 

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Correct Thread Tension

The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the 
fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the 
pattern will not finish well. The fabric may pucker or 
the thread may break. 

a

Right side

b

Wrong side

Follow the operations described below to adjust 
thread tension according to the situation.

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Upper Thread is Too Tight

The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting 
in the bobbin thread being visible from the right side 
of the fabric.

a

Right side

b

Wrong side

a

Press .

b

Press 

 to weaken the upper thread 

tension. (The tension number will 
decrease.)

c

Press .

Note

• If the thread tension setting is made 

extremely weak, the machine may stop dur-
ing sewing. This is not the sign of a malfunc-
tion. Increase the thread tension slightly, 
and begin sewing again. 

Memo

• If you turn the main power to OFF or select a 

different pattern, the thread tension will reset 
to the automatic setting. 

• When you retrieve a saved pattern, the 

thread tension setting will be the same as 
when the pattern was saved. 

Note

• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly 

threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. 
In this case, refer to “Setting the Bobbin” 
(page 43) and rethread the bobbin thread.