Brother International Innov-is XJ2 Operation Manual - Page 149

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Thread Tension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric. The following screen appears when you touch . MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may break. 1 Right side 2 Wrong side Follow the operations described below to adjust thread tension according to the situation. Note • If the thread tension setting is made extremely loose, the machine may stop during embroidering. This is not the sign of a malfunction. Increase the thread tension slightly, and start embroidering again. Memo • If the thread tension is changed from the default setting, the new setting will remain after turning the machine off and on. This new setting will apply to any selected design.  Upper Thread Is Too Tight The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting in the bobbin thread being visible from the right side of the fabric. Note • If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Setting the Bobbin" on page 34 and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 Right side 2 Wrong side 5 ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Touch in to weaken the upper thread tension. (The tension number will decrease.) Memo • If the thread tension is changed from the default setting, the new setting will remain after turning the machine off and on. This new setting will apply to any selected design. 147