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SEWING BASICS 

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Adjusting the Thread Tension

The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are 
equal.

Changing the tension of the 
upper thread

If the thread and needle combination is correct for 
the type of fabric being sewn (according to “Needle 
types and their uses” on page 33), the thread tension 
will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate 
setting. However, if the preset thread tension does 
not give the desired result or if you are sewing with 
special thread or on special fabric, use the thread 
tension dial under the upper cover to adjust the 
tension of the upper thread.

Correct thread tension

The upper thread and the bobbin thread should 
cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper 
thread should be visible from the right side of the 
fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be 
visible from the wrong side of the fabric.

Upper thread is too tight

If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side 
of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.

Note

If the bobbin thread was incorrectly 
threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. 
In this case, refer to “Installing the bobbin” 
on page 22 and rethread the bobbin thread.

Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen 
the upper thread.

Upper thread is too loose

If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side 
of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.

Note

If the upper thread was incorrectly 
threaded, the upper thread may be too 
loose. In this case, refer to “Upper 
Threading” on page 24 and rethread the 
upper thread.

Turn the thread tension dial to the right to tighten 
the upper thread.

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Wrong side of 
fabric

2

Right side of 
fabric

3

Upper thread

4

Bobbin thread

1

Wrong side of 
fabric

2

Right side of 
fabric

3

Upper thread

4

Bobbin thread

5

The bobbin 
thread is visible 
from the right 
side of the 
fabric.

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2

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2

3

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Wrong side of 
fabric

2

Right side of 
fabric

3

Upper thread

4

Bobbin thread

5

The upper 
thread is visible 
from the wrong 
side of the 
fabric.

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