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Question posted by joannnewcomb on April 10th, 2012

Top Thread Tension

I need to adjust the tension on my Brother XR-7700 machine. The top thread is too loose.

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Users Manual - English - Page 3

...thread take- Do not use • Maintaining the machine • Leaving the machine unattended 3. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com The contents of this manual and specifications of this machine...sewing machines. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine ...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick fabrics ...30 Sewing thin fabrics ...31 Sewing stretch fabrics ...31 Using a free-arm style ...31 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of the upper thread. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of thread. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the...

Users Manual - English - Page 7

... screw Use the presser foot holder screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew" (page 28). Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700 G The screw of the presser foot holder is...) G Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code ...

Users Manual - English - Page 12

... this sewing machine. If you use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the sewing machine. Using other models, the machine will...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

... start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right h (to set the speed to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to fast). (For models equipped...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... poorly 13 Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with built-in the bobbin or the needle may cause the thread tension to the right and pass it through 2 of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with your left...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

...thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine... the thread tension to sew, you could be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo ● When the sewing machine is ...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 17. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position...

Users Manual - English - Page 18

... table on page 20 for models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you guide the thread through 6 of thread. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to the needle bar thread guide. The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread f guide above the needle. If you are using those...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 18 e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the sewing machine. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... needle (golden colored) 75/11-90/14 65/9-90/14 90/14-100/16 Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Failure to sew. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that you wish to observe these precautions is purchased. 20 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

...fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . 1 Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as 65/9 to turn off the sewing machine. ...is not even, the needle is even. 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 In ...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

...on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is loosened too much .) Install the twin needle in the same way. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, ...needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. As seen from the front of the sewing machine may result. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. a Screwdriver b ...X The presser foot is attached. a left hand. Use the screwdriver to check that the g presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.

Users Manual - English - Page 31

... your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. If the ...will be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in order to obtain ...

Users Manual - English - Page 60

.... - Loosen the upper thread tension. Contact your retailer or the nearest - Plug the machine in the thread. page 9 The sewing machine does not work properly....threaded the upper thread properly. (for the type of stitch that has been designed for the thread you are using is not Attach the presser foot that for this machine. page 20 The upper thread tension is loose...

Users Manual - English - Page 61

... the upper thread. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 57 page 11 page 14, 15 page 16 page 11 page 20 page 25 page 29 page 11 page 14, 15 page 14, 15, 16 - The bobbin case is wrinkled. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have...

Users Manual - English - Page 64

... 11 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 , needle clamp...tension disk 11 Q , quick-set bobbin 6 15 quilting 44 quilting foot 45 quilting guide 44 R reinforcement stitching 46 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 H handwheel 5 heirloom stitching 51 J joining 51 , joining stitch 42 48 L LCD 7 S scallop stitching 49 seam ripper 37 sewing machine needles 20 sewing...