Brother International Innov-ís 1500D Users Manual - English - Page 44
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS Adjusting the Thread Tension The default thread tension, which is automatically set, can normally be used regardless of the type of thread or fabric being sewn. However, with some fabric and thread combinations, the thread tension may need to be adjusted. ■ Upper Thread Is Too Tight If the bobbin thread can be seen on the surface of the fabric, press . Each press of the key reduces the setting and makes the thread tension more loose. a b d c a Surface of fabric ■ Correct Thread Tension b Upper thread c Bobbin thread 2 The upper thread and the bobbin thread should d Locks appear on the surface of the fabric. cross near the center of the fabric. If the thread ■ Upper Thread Is Too Loose tension is incorrectly set, the seam may have a poor finish or the fabric may pucker. If the upper thread can be seen on the wrong side of the fabric, press . Each press of the key increases a the setting and makes the thread tension tighter. Sewing Basics b a c d a Wrong side of fabric b Surface of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread USEFUL FUNCTIONS b c d a Wrong side of fabric b Locks appear on the wrong side of the fabric. c Upper thread d Bobbin thread Press to return the setting to its default. Automatic Reinforcement Stitching After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching setting before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing. a Select a stitch pattern. b Press to select the automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching setting. Memo The automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching setting is already selected with some stitches, such as buttonholes and bar tacks. → The key appears as . 43
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