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12. Checking the Thread Tension

Check the embroidery to see if it was sewn with the correct thread tension. If the thread tension is not 
adjusted correctly, the stitching may be uneven or there may be puckering in the fabric.

Correct thread tension

From the wrong side of the fabric, the bobbin 
thread should be about one third of the stitch 
width.

1

Right side

2

Wrong side

If the embroidery appears as shown below, the 
thread tension is incorrect. Correct the thread 
tension.

1

Right side

2

Wrong side

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

Loosen the tension dial by turning the dial 
counterclockwise.

1

Right side

2

Wrong side

The tension of the upper thread is too loose, 
resulting in a loose upper thread, loose thread 
locks or loops appearing on the right side of the 
fabric.

Tighten the tension dial by turning the dial 
clockwise.

For details on adjusting the thread tension, refer 
to “Adjusting the Thread Tension” on page 112.

Note

In this tutorial, the thread tension was 
checked after embroidering was finished. 
However, normally, embroidering should 
be temporarily paused and the thread 
tension should be checked after the first 
100 stitches of each color sewn with each 
needle bar.

The resulting embroidery may not appear 
as expected, due to the type or thickness 
of the fabric being sewn or to the type of 
stabilizer material used. Be sure to sew a 
trial embroidery before sewing on your 
project.

Memo

In the built-in embroidery patterns, one 
pattern is used for checking the thread 
tension. For details, refer to “Checking the 
thread tension of built-in patterns” on 
page 217.

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  • 12. Checking the Thread Tension Check the embroidery to see if it was sewn with the correct thread tension.
  • 12. Note ● In this tutorial, the thread tension was checked after embroidering was finished.

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