Brother International Innov-ís 2500D Users Manual - English - Page 46

ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS Adjusting the Thread Tension ■ Upper Thread Is Too Loose If the upper thread can be seen on the wrong side of 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. the fabric, press . Each press of the key increases the setting and makes the thread tension tighter. a b c d a Wrong side of fabric b Locks appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 2 c Upper thread d Bobbin thread Sewing Basics Memo If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not set correctly, the correct thread tension cannot be set. If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved, rethread the upper thread and reset the bobbin correctly. Press to return the setting to its default. ■ Correct Thread Tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. If the thread tension is incorrectly set, the seam may have a poor finish or the fabric may pucker. a b c d a Wrong side of fabric b Surface of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread ■ 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 looser. a b d c a Surface of fabric b Upper thread c Bobbin thread d Locks appear on the surface of the fabric. 45