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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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