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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I adjust thread tension for embroidering?
Adjust thread tension according to the situation.
- Correct thread tension
- Upper thread is too tght
- Upper thread is too loose
- Adjusting overall upper thread tension
Correct thread tension
Upper thread slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.
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(1) Right side (2) Wrong side |
Upper thread is too tight
Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric. In this case, loosen the upper thread tension.
If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may appear to be too tight. In this case, refer to How do I set the bobbin ? and rethread the bobbin thread.
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(1) Right side (2) Wrong side |
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On the embroidery screen, touch
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Touch
to loosen the upper thread tension. (The tension number will decrease.)
- Touch OK .
Upper thread is too loose
Loops appear on the right side of the fabric. In this case, tighten the upper thread tension.
If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may appear to be too loose. In this case, refer to How do I thread my machine ? and rethread the upper thread.
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(1) Right side (2) Wrong side |
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On the embroidery screen, touch .
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Touch
to tighten the upper thread tension. (The tension number will increase.)
- Touch OK .
If the thread tension setting is made extremely loose, the machine may stop during embroidering. Increase the thread tension slightly, and begin embroidering again.
Adjusting overall upper thread tension
When embroidering, if the overall tension of the upper thread is too tight or too loose, adjust it from the setting screen.
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Touch
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Touch
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In the [Embroidery Tension], adjust the upper thread tension.
- Increase to tighten the upper thread tension.
- Decrease to loosen the upper thread tension.
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