Singer The SINGER 160 Instruction Manual - Page 26
Adjusting Top Thread Tension, Changing Presser Foot
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ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION 90% of your sewing will be accomplished with the word "AUTO" exposed on the tension control dial on top of the machine. Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. STRAIGHT STITCHING The correct appearance of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top and bobbin threads. The tension is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the middle of layers of the fabric you are sewing. If, when you start to sew, you find that the stitching is irregular, you will need to adjust the tension control. Do this, however, only after you have determined that the machine is correctly threaded (see page 18 - 19). Make all adjustments with presser foot 'down'. A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is usually only desireable for straight stitch sewing. Under side Envers Reverso Well balanced Correct Bien equilibrada Top side Endroit Cara Top stitch too tight Fil supérieur trop tendu Puntada superior demasiado apretada Top stitch too loose Fil supérieur trop lâche Puntada superior demasiado floja ZIG ZAG and DECORATIVE SEWING For zigzag sewing and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be less than for straight stitch sewing. You will always obtain a nicer stitch and less puckering when the upper thread appears slightly on the bottom side of your fabric. BOBBIN TENSION The bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so you do not need to adjust it. Decrease tension Diminuer la tension Disminuir tensión Increase tension Augmenter la tension Aumentar tensión CHANGING PRESSER FOOT Be sure needle is in the up position. Raise presser foot lifter. 1. Push presser foot release button to remove the foot. 2. Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with the foot holder. 3. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps on the foot. 2 24 Presser foot lifter Levier du pied presseur Palanca pie prensatelas 3 1 Foot release button Levier de verrouillage du pied Boton de desprendimiento prensatelas Foot holder Support du pied Sujetador prensatelas