Brother HE-120 Owner's Manual
Convenient Functions 157
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Adjusting the thread tension
If embroidery fails, it is difficult to undo the thread
and the fabric may be damaged. Before
embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric to check
the adjustment of the thread tension, etc.
Thread tension adjustment will be explained here.
The upper thread tension is changed using the thread
tension dial on the left side of the sewing machine.
and the fabric may be damaged. Before
embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric to check
the adjustment of the thread tension, etc.
Thread tension adjustment will be explained here.
The upper thread tension is changed using the thread
tension dial on the left side of the sewing machine.
a
Thread tension dial
■ Correct thread tension
The thread tension is correct when upper thread
is just visible on back of the fabric.
is just visible on back of the fabric.
a
right side
b
wrong side
■ Upper thread is too tight
The lower thread will be visible on the front of the
fabric. In this instance, decrease the upper thread
tension.
fabric. In this instance, decrease the upper thread
tension.
a
right side
b
wrong side
■ Upper thread is too loose
The upper thread has slack. In this instance,
increase the upper thread tension.
increase the upper thread tension.
a
right side
b
wrong side
Resewing
When the wrong color upper thread has been sewn,
it can be resewn with the correct color.
it can be resewn with the correct color.
a
Press
(Start/stop button) to stop the
sewing machine.
b
Press .
c
Press
(Back one color) to return to the
beginning of the mistaken color. Press
one more time to go to previous color.
d
Set up the correct color for the upper thread.
1
Tight
Loose
1
2
1
2
1
2
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