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My stitching on Brother ls 2020 sewing machine is loose. How do I fix the problem

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Without more description of the stitch symptoms, the only suggestion is that the tension is too loose. Whether it is the upper, bobbin, or both tensions, we cannot answer without more information.

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Posted on Jan 01, 2017

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Kelley Buchanan

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SOURCE: loose bottom stitch on brother se 350

Hi, general rule of thumb:: loops on the top, problem on the bottom.. Loops on the bottom, problem is on the top.. When threading your machine, stop just before you thread your needle, put the presser foot down. Try pulling the thread. If it pulls easily, the thread is not thru the tension wheel right. If it pulls hard, you got it right.

Posted on May 12, 2009

Paul Howell

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SOURCE: I HAVE A BROTHER LS-2125 SEWING MACHINE AND THE

Sounds like either the bobbin case tension is too light or is not in the tension at all.

Consult your manual for how to place the thread in the tension and retry. Increase the bobbin case tension if necessary.

The top tension may be set too high.

Posted on Jul 11, 2009

Tim Swiercinsky

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SOURCE: I'm new to sewing. I was given a Brother LS-1217

Page 15 in this users guide.
http://www.brother-usa.com/ModelDocuments/Consumer/Users%20Manual/UM_LS_1217_EN_186.PDF

Posted on Sep 17, 2009

Anonymous

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SOURCE: stitching loose. won't thread the fabric

try to rethread the machine all the way back to the spool of thread and check the top and bottom tensions on scrap of same fabric

Posted on Dec 13, 2009

paj42

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SOURCE: manual for Brother project 211 sewing machine.

You need the actual model number for the machine and then you can download a manual here - http://www.brother-usa.com/HomeSewing/

Posted on Feb 27, 2010

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