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Tip about adjusting bobbin tension

Old 05-16-2010, 08:27 AM
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Adjusting the bobbin tension for different threads and stitches it can be frustrating to get back to the regular setting. I bought an extra bobbin case to test different tensions. I keep the one in my machine at the same setting, never changing it so it always set where it's suppose to be. I don't have the worry of having made a mess of the bobbin tension.
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Old 05-16-2010, 08:39 AM
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Great idea :!: :!: I'm going to buy another bobbin.
Thanks for the tip. :thumbup:
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I don't like changing the tension on my bobbin :shock: I did 1 time and couldn't get it back . I ended up taking it to the shop and having them do it . So do you mark your bobbins you change the tension on ? Annie
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I am making a Downy Quilt and they request that you heavily machine quilt it. A friend mentioned that I should loosen the tension on my machine to do that. Is that the top thread or should I be adjusting the bobbin tension as well? I've never done that.
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That is a wonderful idea. Would never had thought of that!
Thanks for sharing!
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Old 05-16-2010, 09:29 AM
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I always loosen the top tension for machine quilting.
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Old 05-16-2010, 09:33 AM
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No I don't mark the extra bobbin case, I just adjust it until it works for what I want it to sew. I have played around adjusting it enough to know how too loose a bobbin tension sews and how too tight a bobbin tension sews.
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great idea!

Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Adjusting the bobbin tension for different threads and stitches it can be frustrating to get back to the regular setting. I bought an extra bobbin case to test different tensions. I keep the one in my machine at the same setting, never changing it so it always set where it's suppose to be. I don't have the worry of having made a mess of the bobbin tension.
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I have heard of that before and thought about purchasing a second one...never have the $50 - $75 for it :( :-o
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That's expensive for just the bobbin holder. None of the brands I have cost over $10. The Bernina case is about $18. I don't know about the brand new models.
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