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TAKE-UP LEVER
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Pulls the thread through the fabric after the stitch has been made, controlling the flow of thread during stitch formation.
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TAKE-UP SPRING
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Small spring located on the tension assembly, coiled around with a horseshoe shaped loop at the end. Used to pick up the slack of the thread as the machine is sewing. Works with the thread break detector to determine thread breaks. Also called a check spring.
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TATAMI STITCH
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Series of running stitches commonly used to cover large areas. Different fill patterns can be created by varying the length, angle or repeating sequence of the stitches. See also fill stitch.
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TEACHING
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Machine menu that modifies the color sequence in a design; actually changing the function code that is embedded in the design.
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TEARAWAY BACKING
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A non-woven material placed under the fabric being embroidered to add stability to the fabric. Can be torn away after stitching. Typically used on more stable fabrics such as woven goods.
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TENSION
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Tautness of the thread used to form stitches. Top thread tension as well as bobbin thread tension need to be correctly set for proper stitch formation and for good appearance of the embroidery. Proper tension is typically achieved when there is one-third bobbin and two-thirds top thread showing on the underside of the material when using satin stitching.
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TENSIONER
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A device used to apply pressure directly to the thread in order to control the tension being applied to the thread. Usually consists of a post, a tension knob, tension spring and two tension disks, which when the thread is placed between applies pressure to the thread.
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THREAD
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Fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers made of two or more filaments twisted together and used for stitching. Embroidery threads are available in rayon, polyester, cotton, acrylic or metallic.
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THREAD BREAK DETECTOR
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Device that detects thread breakage, stopping the machine automatically to allow the operator to rethread the needle.
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THREAD BREAK INDICATOR
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Small light on the front of the sewing head that flashes when a thread break has been detected.
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THREAD CHECK COUNT
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User parameter that programs how quickly the machine responds to a thread break. Also referred to as T.Break.
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THREAD CLIPPERS
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Small spring loaded scissors designed to be operated with just the thumb and forefinger. Used to clip thread.
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THREAD CUT JOB
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Thread Cut parameter that sets the thread trimmer program.
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THREAD JUMP COUNT
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Thread Cut parameter that controls the number of jump stitches above which the thread trimmer will cut the thread.
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THREAD STAND
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Platform of spindles on top of the sewing head that holds the cones of thread.
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TOP THREAD
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Sewn thread that shows on the top of the fabric.
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TOP THREAD TENSIONERS
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Applies the correct amount of pressure on the top thread so that the take-up spring responds in a manner that allows a stitch to be properly formed.
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TOPPING
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Material hooped or placed on top of materials with a definable nap or surface texture, such as corduroy or terry cloth, prior to embroidery. It creates a smooth surface so that the stitching can be laid down. Most facings are made of a water-soluble plastic. Also called facing.
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TUBULAR FRAMING
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The framing system on an embroidery machine that allows tubular goods to be hooped and attached to the machine.
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TUBULAR GOODS
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Usually refers to finished goods such as sweatshirts and Tees. These goods, in order to be embroidered, need to around the sewing arm like a tube as not to sew the back of the garment to the front.
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