Originally Posted by
miriam
I prefer denatured alcohol - some times I use Naptha - it depends on which one takes care of which oil. Some times one works better than another. The TFSR doesn't have anything specific to Kenmore but the part about adjusting the tension should work. I found good info here:
http://mysewingmachineobsession.blog...sembly_11.html I'm thinking there is good info on "bald heads" and tension setting somewhere, too. Tammi has info on tensions on her video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzFX...AyBQ2l-Mzkw7ew There may be some info on bald heads tension problems somewhere on QB - maybe you can search that out.
Miriam, funny you posted the first link (mysewingobsession)...I was using that site, along with Joe's link to help me with the tension assembly. After all has been said and done, I found nothing wrong with the assembly (granted, I'm no expert), and have successfully reattached it to my machine and I still am having the same issue. I did swap out the case for another, and I had the same problem with the case I know is fine....so I doubt the issue lies there. I used Sulky and Gutermann thread and different fabrics...same problem. Yesterday someone suggested checking the hook timing. I followed his instructions and didn't seem to notice any issues. Is there a chance I'm missing something there seeing as how I am unable to balance this tension? Any other suggestions besides dropping it down the stairs or throwing it on a shelf for another year?
Thanks for all your help and the links. They have all been super helpful!