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Useful Sewing Tips
■ Upper thread is too tight
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the
fabric, the upper thread is too tight. Loosen the thread
tension.
Note
• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper
thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Installing
the bobbin" on page 16 and rethread the bobbin thread.
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2
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Turn the thread tension dial counterclockwise to loosen the
upper thread tension.
■ Upper thread is too loose
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the
fabric, the upper thread is too loose. Tighten the thread
tension.
Note
• If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper
thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Upper
Threading" on page 17 and rethread the upper thread.
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Turn the thread tension dial clockwise to tighten the upper
thread tension.
Note
• If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the
bobbin is not installed correctly, it may not be possible
to set the correct thread tension. If the correct thread
tension cannot be achieved, rethread the upper thread
and insert the bobbin correctly.
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1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Upper thread
4 Bobbin thread
5 The bobbin thread is visible
from the right side of the
fabric.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Upper thread
4 Bobbin thread
5 The upper thread is visible
from the wrong side of the
fabric.
Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing Tips
■ Trial sewing
Before starting your sewing project, we recommend sewing
trial stitches using thread and scrap fabric that are the same as
those used for your project.
While checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tension
as well as the stitch length and width according to the number
of fabric layers and stitch that is sewn.
Note
• Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer
material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so you
should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning
your project.
• When sewing decorative satin stitch or satin stitch
patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of
stitches, so be sure to use a stabilizer material.
■ Changing the sewing direction
a
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the machine.
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle
remains up when the machine stops sewing, press
(Needle position button) to lower the needle.
b
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric.
Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
c
Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.
■ Sewing curves
Sew slowly while slightly changing the sewing direction to
sew around the curve. For details on sewing with an even
seam allowance, refer to "Sewing an even seam allowance"
on page 31.
When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select
a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch.
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