Brother International SE2000 Operation Manual - Page 41
Adjusting the Thread Tension
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■ Setting the stitch width The stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to make the stitch wider or narrower. ■ Setting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch coarser (longer) or finer (shorter). ■ Setting the "L/R Shift" The placement of the zigzag stitch can be adjusted to move the stitch to the right or left. 1 Placement of the stitch pattern 1 Adjusting the Thread Tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Adjusting the Thread Tension ■ 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 23 and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 4 Each touch of 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 The bobbin thread is visible 5 from the right side of the fabric. makes the thread tension looser. 2 SEWING BASICS ■ 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 25 and rethread the upper thread. 1 2 3 4 Each touch of 1 Wrong side of fabric 5 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric. makes the thread tension tighter. 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. ■ Correct 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. 1 Wrong side of fabric 1 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 2 4 Bobbin thread 3 4 39