Thread Tension Adjustment Explained
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Thread tension adjustment is fairly logical and easy to do once you understand the relationship of the top and bottom threads. I will show you how to adjust thread tension with examples of well adjusted stitches and stitches with poorly adjusted tension and even the dreaded rat's nest or bird nesting that has been experienced by everyone who has sewed ... ever.😜
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My consew 206rb-5 top stitch i adjusted tensioner but it seems like theirs no tension whatsoever..please help
Do you still have the 211 that you used when you made this video?
Im an upholsterer of 30 years , you sir have given the best explanation of this . Can be applied to all sewing machines, a primary setting that SHOULD be done . Great idea with 2 colours .
Absolutely the best explanation and demonstration of thread tension and what to fix and how to fix! Bravo!
Agreed superb video
You are a KING! Now I'm just watching videos to watch them. Your videos have been really helpful, thanks!
This video should be included in every sewing machine set up in my opinion
Well done
Thank you for taking the time to show the full range of situations-from rat’s nest to home-machine bottom tension (out of the machine). Your explanations are very helpful, as well as empathetic (eg, “you might be thinking there is something horribly wrong with your machine, but...”).
That is just what I do.😀
You are one of, if not THE best industrial sewing machine information video makers on the internet. Thank you for what you do.
This is, by far, the BEST video I've seen here on YT explaining and showing how tension works! Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us. I've learned a lot!
Absolutely true
I have to thank you for sharing this information. I literally thought something was wrong with my TECHSEW postbed machine. I kept seen the bobbin tread pop up from under. After watching this video I played around with the tension and boom! what I thought was a major issue was a simple tension problem.
Your on FIRE with the dad jokes! I caught those because I paid... A-tension!!🤣🤣🤣
Thank you so much! My machine has been in the closet forever because the thread knotted up under the fabric. I am very happy to see this video and you explained it so well! Thanks again!
SO CLEARLY EXPLANATION, I AM STARTING IN SEWING MACHINES AND IT IS AN AMAZING WORLD, THANKS FOR SHARING
Thank you. It’s very helpful. I really learned a lot about thread tension. So far you are the best of all I have seen. Thank you again.
Perfection! Thank You! My favorite feature is your accent! I could listen to you all day😁
Really nice video. Mastering and understanding the basics makes the work so much easier.
Thank you so much for this video! I bought a Consew 226R-2 three years ago and used it once. After breaking the thread and multiple other issues, I could not re-thread it properly. It has been sitting for 3 years, unused. Now that I am spending more time at home, I decided to either sell it or fix it. Watching your videos, I not only got it threaded properly but adjusted the tension PERFECTLY. I was so proud of myself, LOL! Thank you again!
Thank you a million times! Excellent video and explanation! My tension headache has disappeared and my tension thread I no longer fear!😉
Probably the most understandable video I have yet to see on this topic. Thank you for that. I can’t wait to see the rest of your videos.
This is the best video I ever saw that explained simply and effectively how to understand and adjust tension!! I have a new Juki 1541 that needed a little adjustment and now is sewing a perfect stich. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Nice video as always. Good, simple but, very accurate explanation of thread tension regulation. Thanks again!
So helpful! I've just graduated from tension school!
Now you can do your graduate in threading.
You have produced the best how to/problem solving video . it has been a great help to me .thank you
That video was the clearest explanation of any I have seen on tension. I applaud you for an awesome job!
Thanks to you, I'll be able to change my sewing machine tension!
Thanks so much for sharing this! My tension was set perfect when I picked up my industrial machine but I accidentally bumped it the other night and threw it all off. This is super helpful!
Incredible and easy to follow explanations. Thanks so much!
Great explanation, especially the bottom tension. Thank you!
You are a savior! I have a Juki DDL 5500 And I was trying to fix the tension through the bobbin with no success. Hundreds of videos directed me to the bobbin tension. I followed this video and voila! I’m good to go. Thank you so much! Thumbs up and subscribed! Thanks again.
You're a very good teacher.
Your explanation is very clear.
Love the Videos. The Sewing Machine Industry basically failed to inform clients about there Products. We only had the Manual Books which was/still Fantastic. The Illustrations are worldclass but this kind of Videos makes it much easier to understand.
Best explanation I’ve seen. Thank you for this.
This was great info.. It's the only video that I've seen that explains tension...great job
That was so helpful and well explained. Thanks
Great video, and a very helpful explanation and demonstration of tension adjustment.
Thank you! V V informative, v clearly n neatly explained,upto the point n the best of all no irritating music or distractions. I was struggling with this for a long this is going to be of great help to me. Keep going....
Shared and I am so greatful you did too ty.
Thanks for the ' thread tension for dummies' video. Other videos were making me tense about my comprehensive abilities!☺
Thank you, I shared to my kenmore sewing machine group on Facebook.
Great
I got my 201-2 bobbin tension in the ballpark with a one ounce weight tied to the bobbin thread. Hold the bobbin/case in the air with the weight tied to the thread and the thread should basically just start to thread off the bobbin with a little shake of the bobbin. This seemed to work well for me at least getting the bobbin tension in the ballpark for the types of thread I use which is mostly #69 on my 201. Great video once Alexander, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
The best explanation! I will always remember this. Thank you!
Excellent demonstration. I understand tension so much clearer now. Thanks.
Good.
this is amazing. I never understood what this all meant until now. I didn't understand the figure, and I didn't know how to test my tension except "yeah, this looks good."
but how do I know when I need to fix the tension on the bobbin?
Always so helpful and informative. I was really hung up on understanding tension, until you explained it here. Thank you.
Same here
Great explanation of tension! I am sharing this with my sewing groups. Thanks!
Cool
Excellent explaination. In fact, one of the best I've seen.
Super useful to me a beginner, probably saved me hours of frustration!
many thanks for sharing your wisdom
Great to hear! Thank you.
Thanks for this video I am a leather crafter who recently bought a leather sewing machine and I am having trouble when I change thread thickness this video will be a great help thankyou again.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. Great description and explanation. The good old Monty Ward is stichin' like a dream after this!
You bet!
Thank you for this great explanation! I have a new Seiko and was trying to balance my tension.
Hi Alexander thank you so much for your very clear explination regarding machine tentioning. My wife has been having issues with her Juki DDL8700 for quite some time but you has just trained me to be able to fix 1 of her sewing problems. Once again thank you very much. Regards Brian and Marilyn Hudson, Brisbane Australia
Newbie trying to get a commercial machine going. Thank you so very much for your great videos
Outstanding clarity in explanation. You have a gift!
Thank you kindly!
Good visual presentation on tensioning the threads.
Thanks for sharing.
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Really good explanation, thanks Alexander!
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Watching all the way from the caribbean. Thank you for explaining it was really easy to understand. Blessings
Thank you so much I have been trying to work out how to do this for weeks, then I was told about your site brilliant once again thank for taking the time to do this.
Glad to help!
The best I've seen. Very pragmatic; true instructor. Thank you.
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best explanation you can find anywhere, I looked at my work piece after watching this and could immediately determine my bottom bobbin tension was to tight. Thank you.
Glad it helped!
This video is very helpful. Thank you for taking so much time in your detailed info
Wow! Thanks so much for a wonderful explanation on adjustments! Will be saving a link to reference again whenever I need to!
Great video, well done, easy to understand. Thanks!
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You just taught me how to fish....thank you sir.
This video was a game changer in finally understanding thread tension! Thank you!!!
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Thank you. Excellent tutorial. Very easy to understand and well done.
Thanks
Hi Alexander , you contact and explanations are excellent. You make a very good teacher. I'm so glad to have found you on the internet, it is music to my ears . I'm a product of the what used to be a the sewing industry here in South Africa. Unfortunately when the current government came into power they destroyed this industry when they decided to allow China to dump their crape in this country. Now just about very Item of apparel and footwear, is produced elsewhere. Keep up the good work.
Clearest explanation there is on this issue. Thank you!
Great to hear!
This helped me a lot,
thanks!
I can’t thank you enough for explaining this!
Glad to help.
Thank you! I am always so nervous to change the tension. This helps!
This was a big help. Thank you!
Well explained, thank you!
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THANK YOU for all you do for all of us! I've seen others, but your delivery worked for my brain :-) Best, @HoneyOnWales
This was super DUPER helpful👍 Thank you *so much* 🙏 Good, attentive teaching in this vid👌 Keep up the awesome work✊
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Fantastic demo. Explained perfectly and found it easy to understand .
Thanks for the feedback.
I hope I can fix my tension issue tomorrow thank you for the explanation
Great informative video!!! Thank you!
Thanks a million times.I battled so much with bottom loose stiches .
You are so welcome!
Sir your way of explaining and demonstrating the things is really superb 👍. I was so confused and facing much difficulty as how to adjust the top settings but now i am much clear. Thnx a lot. You made it really easy 😊
Thanks and welcome
Thanks for this excellent tutorial. Your diction is great and camera work is fantastic.
I was struggling with rats nesting of the top thread yesterday on my home machine (Singer 500J) while topstitching with thick thread (Tex 90) on cotton canvas shorts. I had regular all purpose poly thread in the bobbin.
I think it took me a while to work out all the issues.
The needle was a jeans type size 100. It might have been still too small for that thread. I did not have a size 120 to try nor a topstiching needle type. Mea culpa on that one.
The bobbin tension had gotten loose somehow. I fixed that using a 1 once weight to calibrate the bobbin. It did help.
The top tension adjustment is still very sensitive. Just moving from 2 to 3 on the dial would result in too much tension. I have not had success taking this tensioning unit apart to clean yet (the dial thumb wheel will not come out) but I will try passing a thread with little knots in it to check for the presence of lint.
It might be that I was pushing the limits of my machine too. I do not have an industrial size straight sewing machine and that could be helpful for that size of thread. I am going to make some jeans pants and jackets and will see how it all goes.
Daniel
AtelierDBurgoyne Daniel, I have found that if the top & bottom threads are of different thickness and weight that I can never get the tension of the stitch correct.
Maybe there’s a way to do, but I don’t know how to do it.
This is one of your best videos, great job!!!!
Thanks
If I could give this video a million thumbs up, I would!! Thanks so much. The close up really helped to understand the bottom tension. I was able to fix my machine
Good, I am glad that you found it useful.
clever tips👍 thx. and good content
Thank you. 🍀
Just excellent. I haven’t seen a video before that has discussed this issue so clearly as you have. I would love you to explain the presser foot pressure adjustment. How to adjust etc for different fabrics and troubleshooting. Thank you so much.
Thank you and thanks for the suggestion.
Very nice description of tension. I think I might be able to adjust it now. Thank you.
I know you can.
Thank you so much. You helped me tremendously with your explanation!!
I love your videos and your style of explaining things. Thank you.
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Very helpful 👍👍👍👍 been having bird nest issues
We have all been there.
Hey Mr Alex .. nice job .. some good photography showing the bobbin/tension spring parts and adjustments.
Thank you. I think it helps when you can see what I am talking about so I try to get good shots.
Thankyou somach nice exploring
Hey thanks, I always wondered about bottom thread tension and could never find a difinative answer.
This video is a gem thank you 🙏🏻
Amazing video! I'm so happy I found your channel as I just got a TechSew 2700 and didn't think about thread tension at all. I haven't used the machine yet as I need to replace the belts but I am looking forward to more great information, thank you!
Welcome and thank you.
Great video, Alexander!
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Hi Alexander, your videos are total awesome!
I have a Adler 167 it is set up for 138 Tenera thread. 130 needle.
I have been sewing marine canvas enclosures for 3O years . I have been use this thread since my supplier started carry it . At first it was too oil being high speed thread . Then delaminating of the outer coating . Now that all the bugs have been eliminated from the producer
it’s wonderful thread ,lifetime warranty, my client love it , so do I cause once I build something I never won’t to see it again unless something catastrophic happens from
Mother Nature or the client .
The tension that I have to apply to the thread because of the slipperiness is so much that it is cutting a groove into the casting .
I have been taught that the thicker the material the tighter the thread tension should be .So what happens is when I’m sewing a couple of layers
the bottom pops up to the top stitch ! I really don’t want to be going back and forth with resetting of the tension because the learning curve was so great with this thread , once I figured it out I just want to leave it alone !
I guess the only option is to use another compound feed for doing just a couple of lays .
I think your needle may be too small. My chart says to use a 22 (140) or 23 (160) with tex 138 thread. This could help to explain the de-laminating. That is an easy thing to at least try. As to adjusting the tension for different projects it should be easy to learn, just tighten it a little for this project and loosen a little for that project. Easy, but not as easy as buying a new machine 😉
Excellent video, thank you!
very interessing video, thanks i have more troubles whit my Adler 69-373. Today i will try to use the skills in this video. Good job!
I had a lot of problems with my Consew 226 and the repair shop said it was my tension. I had the most incredible rat's nest you have ever seen. They could probadly make a movie about it. Your explaination and good clear video are excellent. Personally I think they are of Oscar quality.....Stay well my friend.....
Oscar Mayer weiners? Just kidding Tom Garrett. I think it is a good thing to never take one's self too seriously but I appreciate your nice comments. I wonder what the title of your movie might be. Thank you.
Thanks for the excellent explanation!
Thank you...just what i needed to learn just picked up my first machine have alot to learn
Big thanks from Maine!