Fabricator Guidebook - Flipbook - Page 28
Thread Tension Adjustment
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The correct combination of thread tension (34)
results in a stitch that looks identical on both
sides of the material i.e., the knots of the stitches
are pulled into the fabric and are no more visible
on the top than on the bottom.
If you see knots on the bottom of the fabric (not
enough upper thread tension), rotate the main
tension assembly knob (A) clockwise to increase
upper thread tension. Maximum thread tension
is achieved when 1/4 inch of the center post (B)
is revealed.
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C
If you see knots on the top of the fabric (too
much upper thread tension), rotate the main
tension assembly knob (A) counterclockwise to
decrease upper thread tension. Minimum thread
tension is achieved just before the main tension
assembly knob (A) comes off the center post (B).
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Use the pretensioner (C) to fine-tune thread
tension. Rotate it clockwise to increase thread
tension (move the knot to the top of the fabric)
and counterclockwise to decrease thread tension
(move the knot to the bottom of the fabric).
IMPORTANT: If you are having problems getting
proper tension you may be using the wrong
thread and needle combination. Please check
“Coordinating the Needle, Thread & Material”
(p. 9) before moving to “Advanced Thread
Tension Adjustment” (p. 26)
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