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GUIDE
Ruler Work
Getting your machine ready for ruler work and how to resolve
the following issues:
Top Thread is too tight / Bobbin Thread is too tight or top thread is too
loose
Tension is one of the most misunderstood and feared parts of using our
machines. For years we have been taught to fear our tension dials for
both the top thread and the bobbin. Once you understand tension, you
will never fear making adjustments again.
Why would you want to adjust the tension?
When free motion quilting you may need to adjust the tension to suit the
quiltsandwichoryoumaywanttousedierentthreads.
What should a my stitch look like?
When the tension is correct, your stitch forms so that the top thread and
the bobbin thread join and rest in the middle of the quilt sandwich.
If the top thread is too tight - the top thread pulls the bobbin
thread to the top of the quilt sandwich.
Loosen the top thread tension or tighten the bobbin thread. If the bob-
bin thread is too tight, the top thread is pulled to the bottom of the quilt
sandwich. Loosen the bobbin thread or tighten the top thread. To tighten
turn right, to loosen turn left (Remember Lefty Loosy-Righty Tighty)
Top Tension: the lower the number the loose the tension; the higher
the number the tighter the tension.
To check your tension, thread machine with a light colored
thread in the top and a dark colored thread in the bobbin.
h. Tension adjustment screw
NOTE: If your machine has a good balanced straight stitch in regular
stitching, you should not need to make any major adjustments.
MACHINE SET-UP
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