It might make things easier for those that are new, to use 2 different colors of the same weight, top and bottom. Use a flat bottomed presser foot, a light/medium weight fabric like a calico and set a medium stitch length. A guide only, all machines are different. Sew a medium length and width zigzag and you can then see if the bottom is pulling, by looking at the underneath of the fabric.. A straight stitch should look the same top and bottom.
To adjust your tensions, do it a small amount at a time,especially at the bobbin case. An eighth of a turn at a time. Right to tighten, Left to loosen. So if your lower thread is pulling too much against your upper thread as shown in your stitch sample then loosen your lower bobbin case screw a fraction and sew it again to see if you have made a difference or not. If you have no lower tension regardless of tightening the larger screw, you probably have some debris stuck under the leaf spring.
Not trying to be mean, but what???? I have been sewing for a good many years and honey the tension dial on the front of the machine is for the top thread tension. The tension for the bottom thread is in the bobbin casing. The reason the stitches puckered in the middle is because your stitch length was to long. So adjusting the top knob over to the right which to me looked like a stitch length dial. So adjusting it to a lower number would make a smaller stitch thus harder to gather.
My machine is set up properly as far as I know, but when I start sewing, the needle moves up and down but the thread never pierces and actually stitches the fabric. It just makes a ton of tiny holes in the material. Anyone know why that might happen and what I can do to correct it?
@sweetladytex you have to make sure the Bobbin thread is looped thru the top thread, AND be sure if you use Cotton thread, make sure ur bobbin is cotton also, or if you use synthetic, both has to be, or both has to be a mix, to assure proper tension! if that makes any sense!
Sorry Natalie this is not correct information. The tension is controlled by two tension springs one in the bobbin case/basket for the lower thread. The tension dial you pointed out on your right controls the tension on the upper thread. This is balanced against the lower thread. The knob you described as stitch length is the pattern selector. Not all loops and puckering are tension problems. When I repair a sewing machine after cleaning I set the lower tension first then balance the upper.
this didn't actually help me with adjusting the tension on my machine - it would have been helpful to show incorrect tensions first, then how to adjust things from there
You need to ensure that the same thread type is used above and below the fabric when sewing, the different colours don't matter. If it is constantly getting caught, don't let the machine run for too log, it may be getting overheated, but every machine is different. May need a service by a professional look up people that service them on the internet or in yellow pages. If puckering and too tight loosen the tension, if too baggy and bunching up underneath, too loose tension.
ok I am having an issue with my thread getting "caught Up/tangled" how do I fix this? Is it my tension or the fact that I have no real clue as to what I am doing? HELP!
I'm very new at all this and this video left me with a lot of questions. I presume the top thread and the bobbin thread are supposed to be equally tense? It would help to know how to achieve that. I'm finding that every time I try to sew my top thread gets caught and jammed down by the bobbin thread. (I used two different colors so I could tell the difference) Does that have anything to do with improper tension?
First I'd suggest cleaning and oiling your machine, that helps a lot of problems I've got a video up on sewing machine maintenance myself. If it is indeed a sewing problem, perfecting the tension is not a perfect science, work with thin cotton fabric and twist the dial to and fro usually the middle numbers work best, 4-5-6, don't make drastic changes just slightly test each number on the tension dial and sew for a bit.
finially figured the sewing machine out thanks 2 u honey bun cmc
DanOlooney 2 months ago
you are amazing, girl !
kurmadp 3 months ago in playlist Sewing+create
Without a doubt the best looking woman Ive ever seen.
SkemeKOS 4 months ago
OMG I HAVE A VERY BAD PROBLEME THE THE SEWING MACHINE TOOK THE THREAD !!!!!!!
what should i do ???
mermaidsabrina123 5 months ago
Never mind all the stupid comments, this is very clear and helpful! thanks!
09lizardgirl 6 months ago
hmm i have sexual tension ... she is fucking hot!
TheBeatTerrorists 11 months ago
Wow, lot of tension in my pants. How about I sow up your hole a bit?
lesleyhenriquez 1 year ago
a sewing lesson is best done close up, we can't see what's going on =-( Better luck next time
happymommy81 1 year ago
yeaahh... noooo...
MrTrykster 1 year ago
Turn the dials to what? this was not helpful at all, I have learned more from the comments below! even the cheeky ones! :)
MosaicMaiden 1 year ago 11
It might make things easier for those that are new, to use 2 different colors of the same weight, top and bottom. Use a flat bottomed presser foot, a light/medium weight fabric like a calico and set a medium stitch length. A guide only, all machines are different. Sew a medium length and width zigzag and you can then see if the bottom is pulling, by looking at the underneath of the fabric.. A straight stitch should look the same top and bottom.
grandchancelor 1 year ago
To adjust your tensions, do it a small amount at a time,especially at the bobbin case. An eighth of a turn at a time. Right to tighten, Left to loosen. So if your lower thread is pulling too much against your upper thread as shown in your stitch sample then loosen your lower bobbin case screw a fraction and sew it again to see if you have made a difference or not. If you have no lower tension regardless of tightening the larger screw, you probably have some debris stuck under the leaf spring.
grandchancelor 1 year ago 3
hey! sublimemadness ur nasty!!!! sorry about that filmedcouk! and ur doing good!
TheHamsterz101 1 year ago
eh? hold on a moment, I'm now feeling a lot of tension (mostly in my shorts)!
sublimemadness 1 year ago
Not trying to be mean, but what???? I have been sewing for a good many years and honey the tension dial on the front of the machine is for the top thread tension. The tension for the bottom thread is in the bobbin casing. The reason the stitches puckered in the middle is because your stitch length was to long. So adjusting the top knob over to the right which to me looked like a stitch length dial. So adjusting it to a lower number would make a smaller stitch thus harder to gather.
heylynn9577e 2 years ago
she's hot i would buy her designs lol
bonkev0 2 years ago
you waste a lot of thread!
zexycutiepie411 2 years ago 2
My machine is set up properly as far as I know, but when I start sewing, the needle moves up and down but the thread never pierces and actually stitches the fabric. It just makes a ton of tiny holes in the material. Anyone know why that might happen and what I can do to correct it?
sweetladytex 2 years ago
@sweetladytex you have to make sure the Bobbin thread is looped thru the top thread, AND be sure if you use Cotton thread, make sure ur bobbin is cotton also, or if you use synthetic, both has to be, or both has to be a mix, to assure proper tension! if that makes any sense!
Dreambro1 1 year ago
electric Joe is right, she says the upper thread tension dial is the bobbin tension OMG, and she's a fashion designer.
brindlebug 2 years ago
Sorry Natalie this is not correct information. The tension is controlled by two tension springs one in the bobbin case/basket for the lower thread. The tension dial you pointed out on your right controls the tension on the upper thread. This is balanced against the lower thread. The knob you described as stitch length is the pattern selector. Not all loops and puckering are tension problems. When I repair a sewing machine after cleaning I set the lower tension first then balance the upper.
electricdrjoe 2 years ago
I was distracted by her beauty, wil have to watch again, sewing machines are frustrating, do you do home lessons?
matfinkboy 2 years ago
this didn't actually help me with adjusting the tension on my machine - it would have been helpful to show incorrect tensions first, then how to adjust things from there
LuGal 2 years ago
Im confused by this video, I didnt learn anything about tension. Sorry, try again.
cvcoco 2 years ago 26
@cvcoco are you and 25 others retarded? she explains tension right from the start...
doctordoctordocism 2 months ago
incorrect thread tension happened to me all the time
back in home ec ahaha thanks!
temporarytube111 2 years ago
nice video but it makes me really appreciate the fact that my machine has automatic tension control..!
itsumonihon 2 years ago
i found her new website is triple W lovefrocks . com
enjoy it!
lmlife70 3 years ago
You need to ensure that the same thread type is used above and below the fabric when sewing, the different colours don't matter. If it is constantly getting caught, don't let the machine run for too log, it may be getting overheated, but every machine is different. May need a service by a professional look up people that service them on the internet or in yellow pages. If puckering and too tight loosen the tension, if too baggy and bunching up underneath, too loose tension.
beckytebbett 3 years ago
wer hat das gras weggeraucht?
CarlosLeChacal 3 years ago
ok I am having an issue with my thread getting "caught Up/tangled" how do I fix this? Is it my tension or the fact that I have no real clue as to what I am doing? HELP!
DrivenbyLife0111 3 years ago
I'm very new at all this and this video left me with a lot of questions. I presume the top thread and the bobbin thread are supposed to be equally tense? It would help to know how to achieve that. I'm finding that every time I try to sew my top thread gets caught and jammed down by the bobbin thread. (I used two different colors so I could tell the difference) Does that have anything to do with improper tension?
osogoodgirl 3 years ago
I have the same problem! Anyone know how to avoid this?
kkrpata1 3 years ago
First I'd suggest cleaning and oiling your machine, that helps a lot of problems I've got a video up on sewing machine maintenance myself. If it is indeed a sewing problem, perfecting the tension is not a perfect science, work with thin cotton fabric and twist the dial to and fro usually the middle numbers work best, 4-5-6, don't make drastic changes just slightly test each number on the tension dial and sew for a bit.
Bluwhodesign 2 years ago
brilliant! thank you very much xoxoxo
jessicaarrgh 3 years ago