Fabricator Guidebook - Flipbook - Page 30
Sewing Light- to Moderate-Weight Fabrics
1. Be sure to use an appropriate thread and
needle, i.e. match the fabric and thread
weight to the needle size. Don’t be afraid
to experiment. See page 9 for needle and
thread recommendations.
C
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2. Decrease pressure on the feet. In heavy
fabrics, more pressure aids in feeding.
In lighter fabrics, too much foot pressure
may pucker the fabric. See page 24 for the
location of the thumb screws to adjust the
foot pressure.
3. Decrease the upper thread tension. Too
much upper thread tension will cause
puckering of the fabric. It may be necessary
to increase pressure on the bobbin case
spring when using lightweight thread. The
bobbin spring will not clamp down on the
smaller diameter thread like it does on
heavier thread. See pages 25 and 26 for
tension adjustment.
A
B
4. If using a spool of thread (A), lower the
position of the thread stand (B) so the
thread is pulled horizontally off the side of
the spool. When threading, follow the steps
on pages 19 and 20 but skip using the
thread stand arm (C).
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