Troubleshooting tension?
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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I don’t know why some people are so afraid to change their tensions. If you take a picture of the settings, you can return them all to the original settings afterwards. “If you weren’t supposed to change your tension, there wouldn’t be an adjustable tension dial.” Loved that bit!
#12
I don’t know why some people are so afraid to change their tensions. If you take a picture of the settings, you can return them all to the original settings afterwards. “If you weren’t supposed to change your tension, there wouldn’t be an adjustable tension dial.” Loved that bit!
#15
Thank you Peckish for this informative video. The first time I saw a quilting class on a PBS station it was Alex and I was smitten from the start, always my favorite. No matter how much you think you know there is always one more tip to learn and utilize in our craft.
#16
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 1,915
It is always good to check to see if your stitches are balanced, but before adjusting tension, do check that your needle and thread weight match if you have loops on the bobbin side. For free motion 90/14 topstitch works great with 40 or 50 weight thread. If you have loops or eyelashes with free motion, it means your hands are moving faster than your machine...either slow down your hands or speed up your machine. If you think it is tension, stop and stich a straight line....if your tension is good , then it is your moving your hands too fast.
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