How to Fix Tension Issues With Your Sewing Machine, Free course on sewing machine repair 3 of 5
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- Time to learn about tension and why it is important for your sewing machine, including slow motion video of a sewing machine. We sew with low and high tension on a couple of machines to see what happens as well as learn how to fix tension issues.
Thanks again to Patreon Master Mechanic Jean for assisting with making the video better! I wish I had the time to implement all the suggestions you gave me.
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Thank you! I'm working on my wife's sewing machine and discovered your channel today. I subscribed!
Glad to find this video as I was ready to throw my Singer 9960 because no matter how I set the tension, it just won't work. Until, I adjusted the screw in the bobbin case. Many thanks!
I like how you demonstrate how something works and then explain how to get it to work correctly. I never fail to learn something as I watch your videos. Thank you...
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It worked! The tension adjustments worked and my 40 yr old White sews great again! Thank you for making this video and sharing your knowledge!!
Most thorough video on tension, and I've binged watch them all.
Wes, thank you for convincing me that I don't need a bobbin tension meter! I have a Bernina 930 Record, Baby Lock Decorator's Choice (both vintage machines), and a new Baby Lock Verve combination sewing/embroidery machine. I also have a BL Imagine serger and Juki 1500 coverstitch machine. Tension, whether bobbin or looper, has been annoying - all except the Imagine serger. Your video is priceless. You explain things clearly and well enough to instill confidence for those of us who don't have easy access to certified brand mechanics. One of my favorite things to do has been to rescue vintage machines and put them back in service when all they really need is a good cleaning. It is appalling how many people fail to care for their machines at home.
Your videos are great. Very direct, and simple to comprehend.
I have a 60s Japanese Dressmaker. Both springs in my tension assembly are shot. I could use a tip, on which domestic springs would interchange, and an assembly diagram would be super!
Your teaching is so comprehensible. I do use Emel straight sewing machine, thus I would love to learn the major problems associated with the sewing machine especially problems with the lubricating hook
I am so glad that you brought up inferior thread. There is no such thing as bargain thread, it constantly breaks, causes sewing issues and wear on your guides. I love love love sewing machines and have over a dozen plus I do long arm quilting and will do minor sewing machine repairs for friends. 9 times out of 10 times when there's a problem with their machine it's lint or thread in the bobbin area or " bargain thread ".
I love sewing machines too
Fantastic instruction. So clear and thorough. I can't wait to get my machine's tension set correctly!
Thanks so much. I cleaned out my bobbin case according to your instructions and it worked out fine problem solved.
Thank you so much tension was my problem but I watched the first two videos first and learned how to clean my machine. I had no idea that I could open the bottom to clean it.
loving your videos so far, i'll be rewatching to hit pause & write notes before tackling all my old relics again, thankyou
Please show me how to thread that bobbin
I love your lesson. I have learned so much. My machine is a Singer Scholastic 717 and it needs the 66 bobbin just like say in the lesson. Thank you do much for your videos. Many blessings to you.👏👏👍
Thank you from my heart ،،، ❤…..I did watch this video from Netherland and really yesterday I did have a really problem with my new sewing machine .. and really you did save my machine
Thank you for these informative videos. I have a new machine that is driving me crazy because no matter what I have done the bobin tension is too tight. I will apply what I learned from this video to see if I can't correct the issue. Thank you again.🙂
best video i've found on this👍.
Just showing how the upper tention works. I realised i never put the thread in the right location
I only started practicing on paper. so the stitches were good enough.
But then i grabbed some light "active wear" material. and she scrunched up. Still working on it. 😅
Part 2 and I couldn't believe you opened up MY MACHINE!
Thank you for this thoughtful video. I believe I will replace my tension assembly. For whatever reason it has historically gradually loosened on its own, where I had to keep an eye while sewing or it would go from 4-5 to 0 on its own. Recently I have been having issues but I blamed it on kni fabric and needles. But when I went to sew a medium weight woven I simply could not get the tension right.
Fantastic explanation of tension settings and troubleshooting the problems I've been having! Thank you for an easy to understand video!
I have solved my problem just watching your video once demonstrating tension problems
Wow! NOW I understand tension! Thank you!
Excellent presentation!! So much valuable information & great video, thank you!!
Nice clear explanation inspires me to carry on and not be put off. Thanks
Thank you for sharing your knowledge about sewing machine troubleshooting 💞 and thank you for sharing God's Word 💖👍
Thank you…that was so so helpful with my problem!! The lower tension was the problem :)
Extremely informative video, thank you.
2nd time I have looked at your videos to fix my machine. Thank you!
I will be getting a Singer 600 built into a cabinet. It's from my wife's grandma who passed 20 years ago. Two of the feet are supposedly broken and the machine will need a tune up.
I am new to sewing and have dreams of tailoring some ill fitting clothes and making backpacking gear, backpacking quilts, maybe even converting a down bag to quilt.
I am reasonably mechanically inclined and fix a lot of stuff, bicycles, and house hold machines.
The portable machines look good. I have to think about it.
I hope the 600 will be good for the family. I want to grow with it. I know just like bike maintenance I will be doing regular lubrication.
I live in Germany by the way but I was born in the 🇺🇸
Outstanding. Fixed my issue . Thank you so much.
Really appreciate this information, Thank you.
Thank you for your videos they are very helpful!
Thank you SO MUCH you saved my sewing machine
So no matter what number I put it it’s still super hard for me to pull the thread to pull through the upper tension. And it’s not sewing whatsoever
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Excellent viewing a great example of machine settings and care.
Very good video! Thank you!!
Great video! Thank you for helping me understand and correct the tension on my machine😅 I thought my machine was done. 1:35
OMG!!!! this video is what i need!!!!!!!! Thank you soo much!
5:52 My machine (10 yr old Janome hd3000) decided in the middle of a project to stop tensioning the top thread. Adjustment of the wheel, re-threading, replacing the needle, changing the thread does nothing. Yes, it's in time. Watching this to try and solve the issue....
Did it work out?
I am so grateful that my 80s Singer does not have to have the bobbin removed to be wound. Winds it right in the case. And the bobbin can only go in one way! PTL when I bought this so many years ago.
Its not very hard to wind a bobbin. But definitely a cool feature
Like magic lol 😂 I hate all those situations. So I really appreciate this video
Exellent video quality, well articulated, expert knowledge, thank you.
Thank you! I'm learning! 😊 ❤
The utmost Excellent illustrations providing visuals helping immensely and explaining upper, lower tension and bobbins elaborately. You give me confidence to work on my own 3 year old Janome Elna sewing 🧵 machine almost like raising the hood of a car 🚘 and checking fluids. Thanks 😊 I am a new Subbie!
Terrific! Thank you!
Fantastic video! Thank you for the helpful information!
Thank-you
Thank you for your videos!!!
Thanksto your video I just realized my issue is on the bobbing stopper from the right side, I just noticed is broken!
Thanks for sharing your a great person,,god bless you
Amazing work - thank you 🙏
God bless you!
Thanks!
Excellent explanation expecting more videos👍
excellent
My timing is good in the sense that the bobbin thread is picked as the needle and hook meet. But when I put case back on (for at least the 30th time) to sew a test. Needle follows the stitch path but no thread is being used. I have worked on the PfaFf 919-1 for three days and now have it working worse than it did when my friend brought it to me because it skipping stitches. Can you advice me. I have so many videos and feel like I am following instructions but I must be missing something
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Amazing.
Thanks again great videos
I have a question about the on off switch on a vintage kenmore. I have a zigzag Kenmore model 231. It has the power switch on base of right corner. It doesn’t stop the current from flowing …it’s on all the time that it’s plugged in. Can that be fixed or replaced?
Hi, great video. Hope you have time for my question. My machine's top thread make loops underneath the material on reverse stitch but when I just stitch forward, I do not see any loop at all. I have tried adjusting the tension from 0 to 9 while making reverse stitches on beginning and at the end of stitch and it made loops underneath from 0-9. I do not know what to do,[ please help. thanks.
Try putting it on four but make sure you change your needle
Good afternoon. Thanks for everything you teach in your videos. I have a question I have a touch and Sew singer 628. The bulb is burn I want to replace it can you help me how to do it please. Thank you .
This was a great article
I'm having a heck of a time trying to get a consistent tension before and or after the start of a sew.
Everywhere seems smooth except the tension spring section? The machine will randomly snag and tangle causing the threads to break no mater the thread strength and size.
I notice it's fraying as it goes through too.....
It's a pfaff expression 3.0.
Thanks for this video, I have a Singer 5805C which I left in my Mom in law for almost 10 years, now as I'm about to use it I found out that the Bobbin winder is gone, maybe someone tried to repair the unit but forgot to put al things up. Do you happen to have an extra or part lying around that you can sell? I tried searching online but it's out of stock.
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Junie
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Today my machine suddenly lost tension. It remained set at 4 but the upper thread acted like 0 tension on it. Threading this machine is like the newer machine you showed. The tension discs are hidden so I can't see if maybe somehow the thread is not going through them. It may be just a coincidence but earlier in the day the thing that disconnects the needle for winding a bobbin failed to disconnect the needle. I sewed for over an hour after that with little problems except that the fabric I was sewing was very stretchy and delicate and when I let the needle get to close to the edge a few times the fabric got eaten by the plate so maybe that contributed to the tension problem.
What thread would you suggest?
Coats and Clark? (I have bought this thread from fabric store and from Walmart.)
Do you help me to reassemble Kenmore machine model 1755 upper thread tension control
Hello, I have a problem with the upper tension of this same Singer havy duty machine. What happens is that no matter what the tension is, the point is always loose. How can I fix it if the tensor is it closed on top ??? Obrigada.Thanks.
Awesome video! Thanks. I have no experience and have a Singer 252. What's the reason for the upper thread getting wound in the bobbin spool and seizing it? I fiddled with so many things through trial and error and managed to fix the issue, but I have no idea what the solution was. I'm looking at my current stich and the bottom thread is a straight line, so bottom tension is too tight. My upper is set on 3.5. Thx.
What parts do you order for the new home machine?
What class bobbin does an old Elna Supermatic use (with the drop in cams wheels)
The bobbin looks like a type 15 on one side but rounded on the other.
is the takeup lever and needle position fixed, or is that something that can get out of time as well???
I have seen your videos and learned a lot today. I have an Old Singer 7105 and the arm on the right side is not functioning properly. I have to “unskrew” when I want to fill the undertread and screw it back when I want to see. Now when I pres the foot panel it won’t sew. Do you have a video about that?
Nina Riis Lundstrøm from Denmark.
I just subscribed to your channel. I don't do that lightly so thanks for all your are doing. My question are there specialized tools that are needed to work on industrial machines?. We have consew 206 rb at the shop that I would like to keep happy with your help. Thanks for what your are doing and thanks for your Navy service.
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How can i replace the tenstion assembly on singer 2517 model? Thread take up spring is broken. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing all those tips! I liked to see a Singer Vintage sewing machine.
Blessings
What if the bobbin tension is wrong from the factory? My machine is new and I think the bobbin tension is too tight becouse I couldn’t get a balanced stitch no matter how I modify the upper thread tension. My upper thread shows on the back of the fabric and the matter is worse as I sew with thicker fabrics. What could I do? I only used the bobbins that the machine came with and I threaded the machine correctly.
I’ve had my machine was cleaned last weekend. Would you. Know anything about Viking designer 1. My sensor on bobbin not letting me know when it’s near empty anymore.
My top thread is getting physically stuck in the bobbin area. It goes down and around the bobbin case then gets stuck. The top thread doesn't come back up and out. It keeps doing that and then the needle gets stuck down and doesn't come back up out of the fabric.
I don't know what causes this. I checked the timing after this happened a few times. It was off a bit. I fixed the timing. However, the top thread is still getting stuck when it is supposed to come back up and out of the bobbin area. Do you know why this is? Have a video on it? I have a Singer Talent
You Are the best
Will make a video on installing a new tension on singer 329K please and thank you
My Singer Quantum 9910 zig-zag is puckering on top, and skipping stitches (going to a straight stitch). The bobbin thread is pulling upper thread through to the bottom. I have never replaced the bobbin holder - should I replace it or try to adjust the tension? My last major project was my daughter's wedding gown - heavy sequin fabric. My son (a fiber optic splicer / and mechanic/machinist took the machine apart and cleaned it and oiled it) but my stitching is still not good. My specialty stitches don't work properly either. HELP!
I have an old Sear Kenmore zigzag automatic from around early 1950 that was my late Mother can I buy new disks and spring for the tension
Hi, I have a 4423. My thread snags on the bobbin holder and bunches up I can't seem to figure out why it catches pls help.
I have the new home that's right behind you The turquoise 1.
Hello I have a singer talent sewing machine and i am open to my whole machine and then one scrrew has dropped to the machine but now I can't adjust this actually I can't find that the screw are which place at replaced so please send me a video to the tension's all parts replaced
On all singer machines I've seen, the thumbscrew that holds the needle in, has a kerf from front to back (it is between the thumb and index finger when you grab the screw to tighten or loosen it). Why is it there ? Many thanks for the video.
I have a metal bobbin case. Can I use a plastic bobbin?
My upper tension is set so tight that it is almost impossible to pull the thread through by hand, without breaking the thread. The bobbin tension is so loose that the thread is easily pulled out from the plate. Feels way too loose. Machine is absolutely threaded correctly. Yet, I am still getting birdsnests of upper thread, on the bottom of the material. Any idea what the problem is? Singer 457.
Couldn't figure out which video is part 1 or part 2 of this video. Please tell me which of your videos goes with this video
I have a problem my thread is to loose my bobbin holder that holds the bottom in place is not moving when the machine is running what do I have to do to put it in the right position?
I have a janome memory craft 9700 with tension issues. The top thread isn't holding the bottom thread. No matter what number I set the tension to it doesn't make perfect stitches. I've made sure the needle is new, the thread is new, it is threaded correctly.
I have a White machine, model 1510. My top thread keeps breaking, please help!
do you have videos that concern vintage machines? its hard to find repair stuff for old machines most I see are indian videos that I can't understand
I highly recommend Andytube for vintage machine videos
I have a lieberman model 405 longarm quilting machine. It is rat nesting on the bottom. It has a piece that's fell out. Please help
Hope you cover the thread cutter issues.
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What is the difference between the plastic class 15 and the class 15J bobbins? My Singer Simple 3337 requires clear plastic 15's and my Singer Patchwork7285Q requires 15J bobbins but they are not interchangeable.
15J has a curved edge
@@patrickmarseille2308 you have probably figured out by now but just in case. The edges of the 15j do curl down slightly. Most of the time at least all 15j bobbins I have, will have a blue or purplish look to them when held under light. Hold the bobbins in your hand and turn hand slightly toward the floor and then back to level. Then quickly do same to other direction and back to level. You should see the plastic look a little blue. Make sure you have good light. Also Sewing Parts on Line has a tutorial video about bobbins and the different sizes. It is very helpful for finding out the sizes and characteristics of each size.