Adjusting thread tension – SINGER 6212 User Manual
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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
When an even amount of tension is exerted on both threads, a smooth even stitch,
known as a balanced stitch, is produced.
Correct tension is important be *
cause too much or too little will weaken
your seams or cause your fabric to
pucker. Make a test sample with the
fabric and thread you plan to use and
examine it.
A perfect, well balanced stitch (1),
will have the needle and bobbin
threads locked between the two layers
of fabri c with no loops on top or bottom
and no puckers.
Too much, tension will produce a
tight stitch (2) which will cause the
fabric to pucker.
• To decrease tension, turn the dial to a
lower number.
Too little tension will produce a
loose stitch (3) which will cause loops
in your seam.
• To increase tension, turn the dial to a
higher number.
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