Brother International Innov-is 4000D Operation Manual - Page 165
Making Embroidery Adjustments
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MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Thread Tension a Press . When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric. ■ Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may break. (Right side) (Wrong side) Follow the operations described below to adjust thread tension according to the situation. Note • If the thread tension setting is made extremely weak, the machine may stop during sewing. This is not the sign of a malfunction. Increase the thread tension slightly, and begin sewing again. b Press to weaken the upper thread tension. (The tension number will decrease.) Memo • If you turn the main power to OFF or select a different pattern, the thread tension will reset to the automatic setting. • When you retrieve a saved pattern, the thread tension setting will be the same as when the pattern was saved. ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting in the bobbin thread being visible from the right side of the fabric. c Press . ■ Upper Thread is Too Loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a loose upper thread, loose thread locks, or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric. (Right side) (Wrong side) (Right side) (Wrong side) a Press . b Press to tighten the upper thread tension. (The tension number will increase.) c Press . 154