Correct tension, Tension is too light, Tension is too loose – Sears 38512102 User Manual

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Adjyst the Needle Thread Tension for
Straight Stitch

® Correct tension

0 Needle thread (Top thread)

(D Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

(D To loosen

The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two

layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detaii).
If you look at the needle thread and bobbin thread of a seam,
notice that there are no gaps. Each stitch is smooth and even

When adjusting needle thread tension, the higher the
number, the tighter the top thread tension.

Results depend on;

------- stiffness and thickness of the fabric
------- number of fabric layers

------- type of stitch

»Tension is too light

0 Needle thread (Top thread)

0 Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the
fabric and it feels bumpy Turn the dial to a lower tension
setting number to loosen the needle thread tension.

• Tension is too loose

0 Needle thread (Top thread)

The needle thread shows through on the wrong side
of the fabric and it feels bumpy Turn the dial to a higher
tension setting number to tighten the needle thread tension.