Video tutorial: Correcting tension issues

Tension can be a cruel mistress. Luckily there are simple ways to diagnose and correct tension issues. Join in as APQS educator Lauren Jackson walks us through common tension issues and what we can do to correct them.
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[@candacestarstrom4910]

I loved the way you explained everything. I learned a lot!

[@janetbillington286]

Love this ...best explanation on tension...just wish my Eclipse quilting machine could reset the tension knob .

[@APQSQuilting]

Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@lyndaengland349]

Clear and concise, thanks Lauren..

[@pamelagolliet5546]

I have my Mille set for magna glide bobbins and Glide 40 on top and almost never have to do much adjustment. You did give a few new hints and I appreciate it!

[@shirleyratliff4835]

Excellent video and explanations Lauren! In particular it was great to learn the "factory" settings.

[@trudibruges]

Very informative. Thanks. Still learning!

[@stromama]

Thank you for the practical tips. Your style and delivery are very enjoyable. Keep making videos for us!

[@thepiececorps]

Thank you!

[@APQSQuilting]

Absolutely!

[@carolann0117]

Great video!

[@robinsue1347]

Excellent information. Seeing how you determined your correct bobbin tension was extremely helpful. The idea to use 2 color threads has helped in the past. Seeing the stitches with a narrative clarified what good stitches should look like!

[@SewingLadyJ]

Ty, I have a deadline and of course now Lenni doesn’t want to cooperate with me. I will check all this out. I appreciate you!!

[@APQSQuilting]

The blog section of our website also has some great resources for correcting tension issues. You can find our blog here: bit.ly/3Q9ZmO5

[@Loggi3015]

Awesome Information! Thank You!

[@APQSQuilting]

You're welcome!

[@GOdeg-kn2mc]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@APQSQuilting]

We're so glad it helped! :)

[@sandrabonow6826]

So helpful

[@APQSQuilting]

That's great to hear!

[@tammykelley6173]

Thank you for a wonderful explanation and useful reference video.

[@APQSQuilting]

You are sew welcome! :)

[@mjp5129]

My stitches look kinda like a very slight lightening bolt. Not like yours, that are really straight. Yours looks so good, even though you say they’re not just right. What could be the problem?

[@shelbycosgrove3666]

Great video. I do have a question. What if both your top and your bottom stitches look loose?

[@marcythompson4042]

How do you do the “drop”test with the Magna Glide bobbins? Doesn’t the magnetic prevent the bobbin movement?

[@lizmc9786]

Would love to know this as well!

[@susanhartman6693]

Me too!