Adjusting The Thread Tension - Texi Pierrot Mode D'emploi

TEXI Pierrot operation manual
Comparison chart of sewing materials, threads and needles
Material
Light materials Overlock stitch
Light materials Narrow / rolled hem stitch
Medium materials Overlock stitch
Heavy materials Overlock stitch
NOTE: Decorative thread will work best in the upper looper for fashion sewing.

Adjusting the thread tension

Turning tension dial to a higher number gives a tighter thread tension. Turning tension dial to a lower gives
a looser thread tension. The higher the number, the tighter the tension.
Test each thread tension on a scarp of the fabric you plan to use.
Decrease tension
Increase
tension
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Stitch length
Stitch
(mm)
2.0 – 3.0
Smaller than 2.0
2.5 – 3.5
3.0 – 4.0
Tension control
Sewing is possible at position „4" for most circumstances.
1. To select the correct tension, refer to the illustrations on the previous
pages.
2. If you cannot find the correct tension, refer to the illustrations
on following pages.
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Thread
Cotton #120-150
Silk #120-150
Needle thread:
Polyester #80-120
Nylon #80-120
Looper thread:
Polyester #80-120
Nylon #80-120
Woolly nylon thread
Cotton #120.150
Silk #120.150
Nylon #120.150
Polyester #120.150
Cotton #80.120
Silk #80.120
Nylon #80.120
Polyester #80.120
Needle
130/705 H
#70
#80
130/705 H
#70
#80
130/705 H
#80
#90
130/705 H
#80