Sewing Basics; Thread Tension; Basic Settings; Normal Thread Tension For Straight Stitch Sewing - Silvercrest SCNM 100 A1 Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

Thread tension

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①
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4
③
④
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④
The thread tension dial is used to set the upper thread tension.
NOTE
Proper tension setting is important for sewing. No single tension
setting is suitable for all stitch functions and all fabrics.
v Basic settings
Basic setting of the thread tension dial: "4".
v Normal thread tension for straight stitch
sewing.
NOTE
①
The upper thread and the lower thread
mately halfway between the front
sewing material.
v Loose thread tension for straight stitch
sewing
NOTE
①
The upper thread is clearly visible on the back
sewing material. Increase the thread tension by turning the thread
③
tension dial to the right to a higher setting.
v Tight thread tension for straight stitch
sewing
NOTE
②
The lower thread is clearly visible on the front
sewing material. Reduce the thread tension by turning the thread
tension dial (3) to the left to a lower setting.
v Normal thread tension for zig zag and
decorative sewing
NOTE
The thread tension is correct when a small piece of the upper
①
thread appears on the back
When sewing decorative stitches, this setting will always give you
a nicer stitch pattern and the fabric will get distorted less.

Sewing basics

②
cross approxi-
③ ④
and the back of the
④
of the
③
of the
④
of the sewing material.
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