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Question posted by cgsotiriou on October 31st, 2015

How Do I Increase Thread Tension On The 1121?

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on November 1st, 2015 4:02 AM

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Go here http://www.howcast.com/videos/512568-how-to-adjust-tension-sewing-machine/ for a possible solution.

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

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Owner's Manual - Page 4

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Owner's Manual - Page 6

... parts 22. Thread tension disk 7DNHXSOHYHU 22 23 24 25 26 27 32 31 30 29 28 Needle screw 3UHVVHUIRRWOLIW XWWRQVDQGJUDSKLFGLVSOD\ 18. Needle bar 8. Free arm 12. Main switch, connectors for threading and bobbin winding %REELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH 24. Machine overview Introduction PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 inch mm...

Owner's Manual - Page 12

... number 820920-096). 6 Requires optional Join and Fold Edging Foot w/IDT™ system (Part number 820931-096). Alphabets Comic (3.2 & 4.2) Cyrillic (3.2 & 4.2*) Outline (4.2**) * Only in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. ** Not included in russian quilt expression™ 4.2 sewing machine. 1:12

Owner's Manual - Page 14

...ZLOOÀQGWKHSRZHU cord and the foot control. Note: Your PFAFF® ExpressionŒ sewing machine is adjusted to make sure it is for packing purposes only and should be removed. Note...DWVXUIDFH/LIW WKHPDFKLQHRXWRIWKHER[UHPRYHWKHRXWHU packaging and lift off the machine carrying case. 5HPRYHDOORXWHUSDFNLQJPDWHULDODQGWKH plastic bag. 6OLGHRIIWKH...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

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Owner's Manual - Page 17

... foot. 1. The hook pulls the thread through the left and one outside. Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. Needle threader The needle threader allows you pass one thread to the left -hand threading slot. Note: If using specialty threads (such as metallic threads) its weight and irreglular surface increases the thread tension. Make sure that the presser...

Owner's Manual - Page 18

...WKHEREELQZLQGHUWKUHDGJXLGH% DQG WKHQWKURXJKWKHEREELQWKUHDGJXLGHV& DW the rear. When the bobbin is pulled securely inside the pre-tension device for correct thread tension. 7KUHDGWKURXJKWKHKROHLQWKHEREELQ' IURP the inside to the outside. 3XVKWKHEREELQOHYHUWRWKHULJKWWRZLQG$ pop...

Owner's Manual - Page 19

...ÀUPO\WRWKH right and then to the left into the tension spring 3 4 $ XQWLOLW´FOLFNVµLQWRSODFH &RQWLQXH...3XOO the thread to the left of the bobbin. A C Preparations IDT™ system (Integrated dual feed) )RUVHZLQJDQ\IDEULFSUHFLVHO\3)$))Š expression™ VHZLQJ... sewing plaid or striped fabrics. The bobbin will then rotate counter-clockwise when ...

Owner's Manual - Page 20

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Owner's Manual - Page 21

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Owner's Manual - Page 22

Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.2 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 Preparations 1 2 OK 3 4 5 6 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Needle stop up/down ...

Owner's Manual - Page 24

...WLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down position. Preparations Buttons for expression™ 3.2 2349 11 10 12 13 14 1 4 3 2 1 8 5 6 7 OK 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Thread tension dial (1) ,IQHHGHGDGMXVWWKHWRSWKUHDGWHQVLRQXVLQJWKH markings on the...

Owner's Manual - Page 27

No icon means that the setting will be kept until you switch your machine off. Preparations Thread tension (4.2) This icon shows you that this setting is kept until you GHDFWLYDWHLW 3UHVVWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDJDLQWROHDYHWKH settings menu. Settings ...

Owner's Manual - Page 31

Stitch adjustments

Owner's Manual - Page 35

... desired effect. Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. When you sew the stitch you are used. Increase the needle tension as possible. 1. You might need to sew and check the tension. Place your bobbin thread. Sewing Sewing techniques Handlook quilting $TXLOWXVXDOO\FRQVLVWVRIWKUHHOD\HUVWZROD\HUV...

Owner's Manual - Page 36

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Owner's Manual - Page 44

...with the brush found with the accessories. For 4.2: Use caution when cleaning around A the thread snips knife. Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in the bobbin case... 5HPRYHWKHEREELQFDVH% E\OLIWLQJLWXS&OHDQ with the brush. Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean LWRIWHQ1ROXEULFDWLRQRLOLQJ LVQHHGHG Wipe the exterior ...

Owner's Manual - Page 45

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Owner's Manual - Page 46

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