Adjusting The Thread Tension - Texi Ballerina Mode D'emploi

TEXI Ballerina manual operation
REVERSE STITCHING
Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing the ends of the seams.
1. Place the fabric in position where back stitching is to be made and lower
the presser foot.
2. Press reverse stitch button and sew 4-5 stitches. (Using foot control, press
pedal with pressing reverse stitch button)
3. Press start button and resume sewing. (Using foot control, release reverse
stitch button and press foot control to sew forward)
4. When you reach the end of a seam, press reverse stitch button and sew 4-5 reverse stitches.
TURNING CORNERS
1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner.
2. Lower needle into the fabric.
3. Raise the presser foot.
4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn fabric.
5. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.
SEWING HEAVY FABRIC
When sewing heavy fabrics, the toe end of presser foot tends to lift up and
sewing will hesitate at the point that the fabric is thicker. In this case, place
a piece of cardboard or fabric of the same thickness under the heel end of
the presser foot.
* The presser foot lever can be raised 1 step higher for placing heavy
materials under the presser foot easily.
Carefully guide the fabric with your hand.
A: Fabric B: Thick paper or fabric
SEAMING GUIDE ON THE STITCH PLATE
The figure on each guide line on the stitch plate indicates the distance
between this guide line and the center needle position. Guide the fabric
along the specific guide line between the stitching and the edge of the fabric.

ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION

The thread tension must be properly balanced. If adjustment is required, it can be made by changing the upper
thread tension.
A. Correct thread tension
Upper and bobbin threads should interlock
in the middle of fabric.
C. When upper thread appears on the bottom
side of fabric
Turn the tension dial to a higher number to tighten
the upper thread tension.
B. When bobbin thread appears on top side
of fabric
Turn the tension dial to a lower number to loosen
the upper thread tension.
D. Thread tension
To sew zigzag stitches, the thread tension should
be set to a slightly weaker tension than when sewing
straight stitches. You will obtain a nicer stitch when
upper thread appears on bottom side of fabric.
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