Originally Posted by AudreyB
Okay. Makes sense. I heard to get the bobbin tension correct first, then adjust the top tension. That's what I'm trying to do, but I'm unsure about what I'm doing.
I have the bobbin thread tense enough that when holding the thread holds unless I gently bounce it. Does that sound right?
Mine is a 'Stretch' machine and mine has to just gently slide down when I hold the bobbin in the air with the thread...... Mine is weird, but that is a good starting point to play..... If after you try adjusting the top thread to this and you still have problems then move your bobbin screw by a little bit--I did the 5 minute turn--pretend the screw is the center of a clock and turn it just '5 minutes' one way or the other. I also have the top tension tester--works good when you actually get the thread to stay around the post. My top thread needs to be between 200-250 on that gauge. Just make sure you go by the directions because if you don't you will get false readings.
Tension setting is very tedious....