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23 en glish, Adjusting the thread tension – Brother Innov-is 5000 User Manual

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b

Affix the stabilizer to the wrong side of the
fabric.

c

Place commercially available transfer paper
on the stabilizer, then the paper printed with
the template on top, and then trace the design
with a pencil.

a

Template

b

Transfer paper

c

Stabilizer on wrong side of fabric

d

Once the design is transferred to the stabilizer,
position the fabric under the free-motion
presser foot on the machine, and then use free-
motion sewing to sew the design.

Adjusting the Thread Tension

After sewing trial stitches and checking the sewing
results, adjust the thread tensions if necessary. After
adjusting the tensions, be sure to sew trial stitches again
in order to check the sewing results.

Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension

We recommend an upper thread tension that is higher
than the standard setting.
Refer to the machine’s Operation Manual for detailed
instruction.

Adjusting the Tension of the Bobbin Thread

If the desired stitching cannot be achieved after
adjusting the upper thread tension, adjust the tension of
the bobbin thread. The tension of the bobbin thread can
be adjusted by turning the slotted-head (–) screw on the
bobbin case (gray) for bobbin work.

a

Do not turn the phillips screw (+).

b

Adjust with the small screwdriver.

To increase the tension of the bobbin thread, turn the
slotted-head (–) screw 30° to 45° clockwise.

To decrease the tension of the bobbin thread, turn the
slotted-head (–) screw 30° to 45° counterclockwise.

Note

• Some templates have the arrows to show you the

sewing direction. Trace the arrows with design.

Note

• Turning the screw on the bobbin case (gray) may

push up the spring plate, as shown below.
If this occurs, gently press down the spring plate
with a screwdriver so it is lower than the top surface
of the bobbin case (gray), and then insert the bobbin
case into the machine.

a

Spring plate