Baby Lock Sashiko 2 (BLQK2) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 20)

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Bobbin Tension Adjustment
The Sashiko stitch has the correct thread tension when the
actual stitch sewn on the topside of the fabric lays straight
and shows no fabric puckering around the stitch.
The bobbin thread is too loose when thread loops form on
the underside of the fabric. On the topside of the fabric,
where the actual stitch is formed, the two threads may sep-
arate.
NOTE: The Sashiko stitch consists of two stitches when
formed on the topside of the fabric; one on top of the other.
The bobbin thread is too tight when the stitches pull the
fabric and create puckers on the underside or topside of
the fabric.
Turn the bobbin tension adjusting screw of the bobbin case
counterclockwise to loosen the bobbin thread or turn the
screw clockwise to tighten.
Slightly turn the bobbin tension adjusting screw and then
test sew a stitch sample to check the stitches. Make sure
to use the same type of thread and fabric as the actual item
being sewn.
If not satisfied then adjust the bobbin tension adjusting
screw a little more and sew another sample. This will
prevent the bobbin tension adjusting screw from getting
too far out of adjustment.
Balanced tension
Bobbin thread is too loose
Bobbin thread is too tight
Underside
of fabric
Underside
of fabric
Underside
of fabric
Topside
of fabric
Topside
of fabric
Topside
of fabric
Bobbin Tension Adjusting Screw