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There are two tension adjustments on the home sewing machine. One is the top tension and the other is the bobbin tension. Both tension settings regulate the tension on the sewing thread.
The top tension regulates the amount of tension on the thread that moves between the thread spool and the needle which produces the top stitches in your seam. The tighter the tension, the more taut the thread. The looser the tension, the more slack the thread. If tension is too high, the thread is strained, the stitches are tighter and the thread may break. If tension is too low, the thread is slack, and the stitches are loopy and loose. At ideal tension, the thread moves smoothly through the thread path and produces top stitches that are nice and even.
The bobbin tension regulates the thread spinning in the bobbin and being pulled up into the bottom stitches. At ideal tension, the bottom stitches are nice and even, and cannot be seen from the top of your stitching.
Refer to your sewing machine manual for the ideal tension setting on your particular sewing machine.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe tension dial has little numbers on it and the upper thread (needle thread) goes through it. It controls how tight the thread tension is. You should check your manual for advice on how to set the tension for various uses.
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∙ 14y agoTry looking it up on the Internet i found what i needed to find!
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∙ 9y agoTension refers to how tightly the machine is feeding both the upper and lower threads.
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What does the tension disc do in the sewing machine?
What does the tension disc do on the sewing machine
What is tension machine?
tension machine is a machine used for sewing
What is tension on a sewing machine?
Tension on a sewing machine refers to how taught the cotton on a sewing machine is. If it is too tight then the thread might snap and if it's too loose then the stitches will be uneven.
Why does sewing machine not work with regular straight line sewing?
the tension is probably wrong. try tightening/losening it.
What is Upper tension regulator?
Upper tension regulator is a part of a sewing machine which is a dial or disk that controls the tightness (tension) of the upper thread.
What is the Thread tension control regulator on the sewing machine?
It regulates the thightness or lossness of the thread.
Why does your thread keep breaking?
Perhaps you have the sewing machine tension too high? Perhaps you have cheap thread designed for hand sewing?
Why is it important that the tension on a sewing machine is correct?
If you don't properly thread a sewing machine, a number of mistakes can occur:The machine can malfunction, causing stalls, tangles, and thread getting caught in wrong parts of the machine.The fabric won't be sewn properly together, if at all.The fabric can actually be ruined by thread that is improperly threaded.
Why would sewing machine stitching be loose?
If your stitch is too loose, the fabric will not be joined tightly.
What is the function of Tension regulator of a sewing machine?
The presser foot is a special part of the machine that holds the fabric down so the stitches remain even. I have not seen a pressure regulator on a home sewing machine.
What does the tension control on a sewing machine do?
The tension control on a sewing machine determines how tight or loose the thread in each individual stitch is. The top and bobbin thread tension is like a tug-of-war. If each side is pulling equally, you have perfect tension. Imperfect tension is evidenced by thread loops on the bottom if the top tension is too loose and the same on top if the bobbin tension is too loose.
What regulates the tightness or looseness of the needle thread in a sewing machine?
tension control
