Brother International Innov-is XJ2 Operation Manual - Page 60

Setting the Thread Tension

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STITCH SETTINGS  Setting the Stitch Length Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length. bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric. 1 Wrong side 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread  Setting the "L/R Shift" Follow the steps below when you want to change the placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and right. Setting the Thread Tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make any necessary changes. Memo • Touch to return the thread tension to the original setting.  Proper Thread Tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the Memo • Many decorative stitches and satin stitches are designed so that the upper thread wraps to the back slightly for a more attractive finish.  Upper Thread is Too Tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight. 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 Bobbin thread 2 Upper thread 3 Surface 4 Locks appear on surface of fabric Touch , to loosen the upper thread.  Upper Thread is Too Loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. Note • If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Upper Threading" on page 36 and rethread the upper thread. 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 Wrong side 4 Locks appear on wrong side of fabric Touch , to tighten the upper thread. 58

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STITCH SETTINGS
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Setting the Stitch Length
Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch
pattern length.
Setting the “L/R Shift”
Follow the steps below when you want to change the
placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and
right.
Setting the Thread Tension
You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the
fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make
any necessary changes.
Proper Thread Tension
The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near
the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be
visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the
bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the
fabric.
Upper Thread is Too Tight
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the
fabric, the upper thread is too tight.
Touch
, to loosen the upper thread.
Upper Thread is Too Loose
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the
fabric, the upper thread is too loose.
Touch
, to tighten the upper thread.
Memo
• Touch
to return the thread tension to the
original setting.
1
Wrong side
2
Surface
3
Upper thread
4
Bobbin thread
Memo
Many decorative stitches and satin stitches are
designed so that the upper thread wraps to the
back slightly for a more attractive finish.
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
Bobbin thread
2
Upper thread
3
Surface
4
Locks appear on
surface of fabric
Note
If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the
upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer
to “Upper Threading” on page 36 and rethread the
upper thread.
1
Upper thread
2
Bobbin thread
3
Wrong side
4
Locks appear on wrong
side of fabric