Double chain stitch suggested tension settings – SINGER 14T970C User Manual

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Double Chain Stitch Suggested Tension Settings

Note: * These are suggested tension settings oniy.

* Tension settings are effected by;

1) Type and thickness of fabric

2) Needie size
3) Size, type and fiber content of thread

* Stitch iength for double chain stitch should

be set at over 2mm.

NEEDLE POSITION

STITCH LENGTH

2 - 4

Correct Balance

• Set each tension dial to settings shown at right

and test sew on a sample of your fabric.

Fabric

Tension Dial

Biue

Green

Red

Yeilow

Medium weight

7.0

7.5

How to Balance

• When the chain stitch needle thread tension is

too loose;
-Turn the needle thread tension dial (green)
toward a higher number.
-Or, turn the chain stitch looper thread tension
dial (yellow) toward a lower number.