Brother XL2600 Mechanical Sewing Machine "stitch tight" Questions

stitch properly. the top stitches are too tight while the bottom stitches are all loose, forming little loops. Is there anything I can adjust to sort this out? Thank you Cath Graham I found a screw on

...tight or loose? could it be it needs a cam for the straight stitch How long since it's been thoroughly cleaned and oiled? Sounds like it is seizing due to old oil that has dried. Wheel on right side ...

...(or a stretch stitch, if available) so the lycra will be able to stretch without popping the seams. Also, use a ball-point needle. If the tension is too tight, loosen it (Left=Loose,

...stitch on the machine is very tight...20 plus an inch...no matter where we turn on dial....also the cloth is not feedinfgfoward when stitching.... no debris or complications in bobbin visible....this ...

stitch and the stitches are all bunched up tight. Tried adjusting tensions. First time using this machine. Could I of threaded it wrong? Or what? if you have the manual look for stitch length . if not

...tight and it causes the material to gather. To prevent this lock the length of your stitch by going back over the last stitch and through the previous stitch or if near the edge. Do a blanket stitch. ...

...stitch in still the same. Peggy pucker is caused by too loose or, to tight adjustment of: the thread tensioners both the bobbin tensioner and, the needle tensioner need to be adjusted: to adjust the ...

tenion to tight trying to stich fabric and batting, stitch is very tight When sewing heavy fabrics and thick layers... lengthen your stitch. 

no manual, can't program for straight stitch, tension seems tight no manual, can't program for straight stitch, tension seems tight what the name & model number of the machine?

...stitch from down you must tight tension slowly sloly and if there is losse stitches from upper you must tight screw for bobin case spring slowly slowly until stitch format be agood condation. best ...