SINGER W1415 - Manual (Page 13)

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GeneraHy, thread tension should be controlled by the thread tension dial. Bobbin thread tension has fv.n
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read tension may be ad/usted by tightening or loosening theThread tension dial, if necessary.
Properly adjusted thread
tension for sewing
Ths nesdl« thread and
the bobbin thread shoutd
intsftock in the center of
two layers of fabric.
The needle thread
is too light.
The bobbin
thread ap­
pears on the
upper surface
of the fabrics.
The needle thread
is loo loose.
The needle
thread ap­
pears on the
underside of
the fabrics.
Loosen the needle
thread tension by
moving the dial to
the lower number.
Tighlen the needle
thread tension by
moving the dial to
the higher number.
*How to adjust the bobbin
thread tension
To increase tension
turn screw clockwise
To decrease tension
turn screw counter­
clockwise.
one fabric may not be correct for
another. The required tension depends upon the stiffness of fabric thickness of the fabric numherc rsf i= r
fabric being sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are making, '
It IS better to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before starting to make a garment.
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