How to understand changing the tension on your embroidery and sewing machine, straight to the point

Does the tension confuse you? Are articles too confusing and have too many words? Now you can understand the tension and it's straight to the point!

Before changing the tension, remember what the default tension was. That way if the tension gets all screwed up you can just go back to the default.

Please note that changing the tension should always be your last step.

If you're having the following problems, follow the link and go through the steps before changing the tension.

Machine embroidery needle breaking
Bobbin thread showing on top
Upper thread shredding
Stitching is loose

Here are the steps that I recommend taking before changing the tension:

- Clean the race (find out how here)

- Rethread the upper thread

- Make sure the bobbin is not upside down

- Rethread the bobbin

- Make sure the needle is placed in the machine correctly

- Make sure the presser foot is on correctly

- Make sure you are using the correct stitch (explained below)

- Rethread the needle

- Replace the needle

- Replace the bobbin

- Replace the upper thread

Understanding tension:

- If the upper tension is too tight, the bobbin thread with be showing on top. Lower the tension to loosen it.

- If the upper tension is too loose, most of the upper thread will be showing on the bottom. Raise the tension to tighten it.

I hope this article has answered all your questions! Leave a like and a comment and let me know what you think!

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