Instruction Book DC2010 - Janome

Balancing Thread TensionCorrect tensionq Needle thread (Top thread)w Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)e To loosenr To tightenThe ideal straight stitch has threads locked betweentwo layers of fabric, as illustrated.If you look at the top and bottom of a seam, noticethat there are no gaps. Each stitch is smooth and even.When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higherthe number, the tighter the needle thread tension.Results depend on:- stiffness and thickness of the fabric- number of fabric layers- type of stitchTension is too tightq Needle thread (Top thread)w Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)e To loosenr Right side (Top side) of fabrict Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabricIf the bobbin thread shows through on the right side(Top side) of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy,turn the dial to a lower tension setting number toloosen the needle thread tension.Tension is too looseq Needle thread (Top thread)w Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)e To tightenr Right side (Top side) of fabrict Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabricIf the needle thread shows through on the wrong side(Bottom side) of the fabric, and the stitch feelsbumpy, turn the dial to a higher tension settingnumber to tighten the needle thread tension.errr4qwqqwtte44weAdjusting the needle thread tension for a zigzag stitchFor an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does notshow on the right side (Top side) of the fabric andneedle thread shows slightly on the wrong side(Bottom side) of the fabric.See the illustrations for correct appearance.To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension.Correct tensionq Right side (Top side) of fabricw Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabricMinimize the amount of needle thread visible on thewrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric without causingexcessive puckering, or causing the bobbin thread toshow on the right side (Top side) of the fabric.Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions.qwqwTension is too tightq Right side (Top side) of fabricw Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabricThe corner of each zigzag pulls together on the rightside of the fabric.Tension is too looseq Right side (Top side) of fabricw Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabricThe corner of each zigzag point pulls together on thewrong side of the fabric.qw28