Brother XR-35 "top thread showing bottom fabric" Questions

...The ideal tension is reached when the upper thread and bobbin thread meet in the middle of the fabric (ie, bobbin thread does not show on the top and needle thread does not show on the bottom.

...top thread down into the fabric. If the top thread shows on the bottom of the fabric, then the top tension needs to be tightened so it will apply more tension on the bobbin thread and bring it up. ...

...top thread and bobbin thread are in a "tug of war". If the top is "winning" or too high then the bottom thread will be showing on the top of the fabric. If the top is "loosing" or too loose then the ...

top thread shows on the bottom evenly. Have rethreaded and changed needles. ??? If you're working with a lightweight fabric, this is normal. So long as it's even, keep working. try two different color

...top thread. (You will need to remove the top thread from the machine and rethread from the beginning.)

For tension, start out with it set about the mid-point on the tension dial. Then tweak it ...

...top thread. ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot. Rethread from the beginning. Start with the top tension set at the midway point and then adjust. Bobbin thread showing on top of the fabric is result of top ...

...top thread down to the bottom of the fabric. If you tighten the top tension it causes the fabric to pucker. If you loosen the top tension, more of the top thread will show on the bottom. Correct ...

...top thread is showing on the bottom of the fabric? The top tension is too loose. The two threads create a tension battle, one pulling against the other. To pull the bobbin thread up, tighten the top ...

the top is too tight If the bottom thread is pulling to the top of the fabric, the upper tension is too tight. If the upper thread is showing loops under the fabric, the upper tension is too loose. ..

...top thread is not seated completely in the top tension disk. Install a brand new needle. Remove the top thread from the machine. ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and rethread from the beginning. Confirm ...