Innov-is XP1

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Innov-is XP1

Date: 08/06/2018 ID: faqh00101020_001

How to adjust the thread tension

You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make any necessary changes.

Proper 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.

(1) Wrong side
(2) Surface
(3) Upper thread
(4) Bobbin thread

Upper Thread is Too Tight

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

If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to How do I set the bobbin ? and rethread the bobbin thread.

	(1) Bobbin thread (2) Upper thread (3) Surface (4) Locks appear on surface of fabric
Press , to loosen the upper thread.

When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert the thread correctly. For details, refer to How do I set the bobbin ?

Upper Thread is Too Loose

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

If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to How do I thread my machine ? and rethread the upper thread.