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Question posted by kiranah on March 13th, 2011

Thread Tension Too Tight

I have a Brother BC-2500 and when I sew I have to put the tension to the lowest setting and increase stitch length to get a 'normal' looking stitch. Even then it is still too tight and will pucker slightly. I have cleaned the bobbin area out, rethreaded, new bobbin and new needle and it is still having the same problem. It's not making funny noises or coming up with error messages. Help??

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Users Manual - English - Page 3

... when winding the bobbin. 7 Operation panel Select a stitch from those that appear in the accessory compartment of the machine parts. D Thread tension dial Use the thread tension dial to learn the names of the flat bed attachment. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to adjust the tension of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Front...

Users Manual - English - Page 10

......49 Securing the stitching ...51 Cutting the thread ...53 Adjusting the Thread Tension 54 Changing the tension of theupper thread ...54 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 55 Adjusting the stitch width ...55 Adjusting the stitch length ...56 Useful Functions ...57 Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 57 Automatically cutting the thread ...58 Saving stitch settings ...60 Hands...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... bobbin, the machine will be fast). h 1 1 Sewing speed controller Press d (start /stop button X The bobbin starts spinning and the thread is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may break or the thread tension will make...

Users Manual - English - Page 28

... with your left . • Be sure to thread the machine as shown, and 6 then pull the thread out toward the front. Lightly hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, XA5539-151). Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Installing the bobbin Install the...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

... bobbin cover. 7 Insert the tab in "Upper Threading" (on the right side. 2 1 X The lower threading is finished. Memo ● You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with your finger and unroll the bobbin thread correctly, otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Winding/Installing the Bobbin...

Users Manual - English - Page 30

... described. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. Threading the upper thread Turn on the sewing machine. 1 Memo ● The order...

Users Manual - English - Page 34

... and quality. For details on installing a needle, refer to "Stitch Settings" (page 128). APPENDIX INDEX 28 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Raise the presser foot lever, pass the thread 7 through a of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) X The lower threading is finished. Use of the same stitch with the twin needle, refer to "Replacing the needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 40

... sewn. ● A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as 65/9 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being operated. In addition, the stitching may be skipped stitches. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 46

...is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Hook the connecting fork of fabric are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that are fed evenly...the screwdriver to "Removing the presser foot holder" (on the presser foot. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES ■ Attaching the walking foot Remove the presser foot holder. 1 • For ...

Users Manual - English - Page 51

Sewing ...46 Adjusting the Thread Tension 54 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 55 Useful Functions ...57 Useful Sewing Tips 62 APPENDIX INDEX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES 2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Users Manual - English - Page 60

... of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be adjusted to the appropriate setting. APPENDIX INDEX 54 Turn the thread tension dial to the right to loosen the upper thread. SEWING BASICS CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they...

Users Manual - English - Page 61

... Adjusting the Thread Tension/Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 55 Increasing the width moves the needle to "Stitch Settings" (page 128). Select a stitch. 2 X A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears. • For details on . For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). • Immediately after the stitch is selected. Normally, when a stitch is erased...

Users Manual - English - Page 68

... sewing direction to these tips when sewing your project. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the 2 fabric. Refer to sew around the curve. If the needle remained up the machine with an even seam allowance, refer to obtain a finer stitch. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and stitching being sewn, the machine automatically sets the thread tension and stitch length...

Users Manual - English - Page 89

... the left as seen from the front of the stitching. Select stitch 55 . 4 • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). • Leave automatic thread-cutting set to the distance between the button holes. Turn the balance wheel toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. Use scissors to cut...

Users Manual - English - Page 113

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Users Manual - English - Page 114

... increase the 3 thread tension. • For details, refer to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of the fabric. 1 APPENDIX INDEX 108 1 Needle drop point UTILITY STITCHES CONTENTS Select stitch 25 , 26 5 or 27 . • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Fold the fabric along the bias. 1 GETTING READY SEWING...

Users Manual - English - Page 143

... used . The upper thread tension is pulled too much. The fabric is too tight. Correctly install the spool. page 24 - - - The needle breaks. Turn on . Lower the presser foot lever. To use the start /stop button. The needle is incorrectly installed. appropriate for the type of stitch that priate for this machine is not correct...

Users Manual - English - Page 144

... your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The thread tension is bent or blunt. The combination of stitch being sewn. Reference page 24 - The needle is incorrect. The area around the hole in the shuttle, clean the shuttle. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used . Only use a bobbin designed specifically for...

Users Manual - English - Page 145

... on it. The spool is incorrect. The thread tension is incorrectly installed. The needle is not used. Shorten the stitch length or sew with stabilizer material under the needle plate or in the shuttle. Stitches are appropriate for this machine is incorrectly installed. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correctly install the needle. Only use a bobbin...

Users Manual - English - Page 151

... Cover D, 49 starting sewing 49 stitch guide foot Cover A, 64 stitch keys Cover E stitch length 56 stitch selection key Cover E stitch settings 128 stitch width 55 controlling 99 stitching density 118 storing patterns 120 straight stitch 74 stretch fabrics 64 T thick fabrics 63 thin fabrics 64 thread cutter Cover B, 53 thread cutter button Cover D, 53 thread guide cover Cover...