Adjusting Embroidery Tension the EASY way! Identifying Tension issues.

[@Aleckael]

I had only theorized that my thread tension was too tight, but this just helped me identify and confirm it. Big help! thanks a lot.

[@TheBabysBooty]

You are very welcome!

[@jeancarver6599]

I love your teaching method!

[@TheBabysBooty]

@@jeancarver6599 Thank you! 🥰

[@doreen4846]

You are a star ! I have just bought a Brother M280D and couldn't understand why my bobbin thread was coming to the top all the time. This machine has the bobbin tension pre-set and cannot be adjusted (as I was being advised to do on other videos) Thankfully I came across your video and I changed the tension as you explained, from 4 to between the 2 and 3. MAGIC !! Thank you Eve

[@TheBabysBooty]

Glad I could help! Nothing worse than being frustrated at a project.

[@suexiong1828]

Omgosh...thank you so much!! This was such a great learning experience for me. Just got my Brother embroidery machine & I'm totally clueless, but been learning off of KZbin because of everyone's experiences. Again, your advice & tutorial has been a lifesaver & game changer for me. Now, I can cut my time in half!! YES!! Finally!! Been looking around for over a week. Again, thank you so much!!

[@kimberlydurham8648]

Thank you for your videos. I’ve had this machine for at least 3 years. Today I finally got the courage to open it because of you. Thank u 🤗

[@TheBabysBooty]

You're welcome! 🤗 Thank you for letting me know the video was helpful!

[@user-eb6eb2hk6q]

I SO-O-O needed this video-after stitching out a design almost perfectly, all of a sudden there were tension problems on the second and third attempts. Your tutorial is spot on and fantastic, easy-to-understand info! THANK YOU!

[@jrnmrn]

Your tutorials are amazing!!! You explain so clearly! And my goodness do you have the most gorgeous eyes!!!

[@TheBabysBooty]

Thank you Jennifer! I try to be sure that everyone can understand the tutorials since it's such a delicate process. I and my contacts lenses thank you!

[@jamynashby9534]

thank you for making this video! i've come back to it at least 10 times!

[@TheBabysBooty]

You're welcome Jamyn! I am glad to have been helpful to you!

[@RoNoLabel]

Thanks for the information.I just brought my brother embroidery machine so I'm just learning new things. IM definitely going to subscribe and watch all your videos lol

[@TheBabysBooty]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching our videos.

[@navykyle2]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@TheBabysBooty]

@@navykyle2 You're welcome! I appreciate you taking the time to watch our video. 💜

[@janealft2549]

your videos are so helpful! I was ready to give up!

[@TheBabysBooty]

I am very happy that you did NOT give up! These machines are finicky and they like what they like. If the tension is off, there could be several reasons why. Thank you for letting me know the video helped you!

[@papamollyy]

This was insanely helpful thank you so much!! I’ve been having so many issues and this has by far been the most helpful video i’ve watched thank you for posting :)

[@TheBabysBooty]

You're very welcome! I appreciate knowing the video was helpful ❤️

[@michellehenjum9487]

Your videos are so well put together. Thank you.

[@TheBabysBooty]

Thank you for watching!

[@DanceFitnesswithfarida]

Perfect timing! Just purchased the BrotherXAEA12900-1529-3246a7y2dor5q-11 and i was having what i guessed to be tension issues. Gonna try it on 3 with gold and red. Keep up the good work !

[@cynthiaslater7445]

Perfect timing with this video! I just got a Brother SE1900 and I am glad to know what the percentage of showing threads should be on the bottom. My machine works fine according to your tip. Have a great day!

[@kennethwoods5159]

Thank you so much for this video! I haven't even used a sewing machine before and I bought a Brother PE800 a couple weeks ago. Without knowing anything things have gone pretty well until today when I was stitching the largest image I had worked on to date and ruined two shirts when things went wrong!! Your video helped me to set up my tension properly and finally be able to complete my large stitched graphic properly. Now I actually know what to look for on the back of my embroidery! This video and others you have made have been a huge help!! Thanks for helping a rookie!! Best wishes!!

[@TheBabysBooty]

Woooohoooo! Congrats on your new machine and awesome job sticking with the project and seeing it thru! I appreciate you taking the time to watch our video and leave a comment!

[@Wiggysmooth23]

Omg. Me too. Got a pe 800 everything was lovely now the bobbin is on top and the thread is bottom. It’s totally upside down. I’m so sad

[@sylviapineda6717]

Thank You - great video - Palm Springs, Calif-

[@TheBabysBooty]

I appreciate you watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment Sylvia!

[@6705Shelby]

Thank you so much for this video! I had been searching for hours trying to figure out tension issues, this was fantastic!

[@cynforrest]

Hi Eve! This is great info. I like this method too b/c it’s foolproof! Sure glad I found you a few years back when I was beginning- your info is always super and spot-on!! Thanks sew much.

[@bluebell-h4w]

love your videos so i had to subscribe. You are super easy to understand, Thank you so much

[@TheBabysBooty]

Thank you kindly! 💜

[@sarapecak2518]

Thank you! This is such a straightforward way of looking at it.

[@TheBabysBooty]

You're welcome 😄

[@AdventuresinPopUps]

Thank you for this clear, easy to follow video! It did not help me solve my woes (yet), but it was a great starting place for me.

[@terrydavis2706]

Okay - Wow! Thank you! I love you! You are an amazing teacher. I love the way you demonstrated how to adjust top tension on an embroidery machine. Also, I love the way you edited your video with the graphics.

[@josephwestin8996]

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[@finnzayne7625]

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[@josephwestin8996]

@Finn Zayne i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@josephwestin8996]

@Finn Zayne it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much you really help me out !

[@finnzayne7625]

@Joseph Westin you are welcome =)

[@machinequilter7652]

Your videos are terrific! Thank you for sharing with all of us

[@Wowsheeka55]

This is fabulous! I had embroidery tension issues, and this helped me solve them. Combining my knowledge of how to check the tension on an adjustable bobbin (and adjust it), this method for upper tension adjustment is the best I’ve seen! Thanks! As it turns out, the upper embroidery tension settings on my machine are digital, nevertheless, your method still works!

[@TheBabysBooty]

Thank you kindly Sharon for the feedback! Tension issues can turn a simple project into a major headache!

[@berniwillbeslim]

Thank you :) I got an embroidery machine in november and felt like giving up I have been having so many issues! I'll give this a go today and see if it helps :)

[@TheBabysBooty]

Keep me updated!

[@Souixno]

Thank you so much for this video. I was ready to take my machine back to the store. Be Blessed 💜

[@TheBabysBooty]

Oh no! Don't take the baby back! I'm glad you are giving us a second chance! LOL! Please join the hoop group so that any questions you may have can be answered!

[@Souixno]

@@TheBabysBooty do you recommend any design software?

[@TheBabysBooty]

@@Souixno I do. I use Sew What Pro. It is the most affordable yet power packed program out there! It has a 30 day trial on my website www.TheBabysBooty.com

[@gaylegebhard4568]

Thank you so much. This was exactly the information I was looking for. What a simple and effective method.

[@MrGeoffHilton]

Hi, thanks for the video, you've answered my questions regarding tension, greetings from the UK.

[@julesreist6073]

I NEEDED this video thank you!! When embroidering something thicker such as a sweatshirt, would the tension needed change or differ? Im new to this and I keep getting tangles that ruin my project on the bobbin side! im looking for any advice to help!!

[@teresacole4023]

Love Your Information You Are Really Good To Give All Information

[@queenasauceda7849]

Thank you for this video! I have a quotation, does the tension need to be changed for different fabrics or bobbins.

[@lauriepope1905]

Thanks for this video! I had a frustrating day today and now I will do some tests. Have you done videos about different types of fabric and changing the tension?

[@TheBabysBooty]

I haven't when it comes to different fabrics! I'll have to keep that in mind!

[@jasper4330]

🙋‍♀️

[@jeanninehanson2344]

Hi. I just found you! Great video.

[@kradonjic8282]

You helped me so much. Thank yiu

[@catmechanic1261]

Thank you, it's the little things that count.

[@jenreynoldstarot7149]

Thank you, that helped a lot.

[@TheBabysBooty]

Glad it helped!

[@euniceglushefski4804]

TY Eve, I will be back embroidering as soon as I get everything in order in my house.

[@juliek2172]

I really loved this video.....thanks so much!

[@shelbygould4333]

Thank you so much, solved my issues!

[@TheBabysBooty]

Yaaaas! Thats what I like to hear! Happy Embroidering!

[@simonespeers1700]

This video was so helpful! I was wondering why my "machine wouldn't work," but after watching your video I figured it out. Now I know how to test my tension... I used the lower case letter l, what I great idea!! :) Thanks so much! ~Simone

[@TheBabysBooty]

You're welcome! 🤗 Happy embroidering!

[@MrDonriki]

Hi, this video really helped me. I use the PE800 and there 2 tension options, one is called “Embroidery tension”, and the other one is just “Tension”. What is the difference between the 2 ?

[@WendyColeArt]

That was great and totally solved my problem, THANK YOU!

[@TheBabysBooty]

Glad it helped! Tension is such a tricky subject, so I am glad you got it resolved.

[@thisgirl4602]

Thank you for the video. Very helpful!

[@TheBabysBooty]

You're welcome my dear!

[@NANCYMAKELA]

Thanks for this tutorial , I was really getting frustrated with my machine

[@TheBabysBooty]

You are WELCOME! I totally understand!

[@LindaBrown-dp3by]

Hi I got so much information your video , I want to ask you a question I have so much problem with nesting on back of my embroidery fabric . I have changed needle, rethread bobbin & embroidery top thread . I have cleaned my machine in the below the bobbin case . I have changed the tension to loose and tighten it up . I still have to thread below my fabric. I want to know if you have any more tips please I would appreciate your help. Thank you LB

[@teriwagner4087]

This is great video,Thanks for sharing,I do have a questions do lettering and is there away that i can make my stick thicker

[@AIassistingquiltsandcraft]

I agree!! Ty!!

[@raygregory6089]

Great job thank you so much

[@TheBabysBooty]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching our video.

[@uniqueharo4366]

Thank you so much! This video was extremely helpful.

[@TheBabysBooty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luzbrambila3101]

Love it, thanks for the video...!!! 😊

[@deb_b57]

Thanks so much! I know you had this on another video...of course I wasn't having problems then.😣 I will run this check as I've cleaned out the bobbin case, etc. already. Thanks again for all your great advice!😉👍🏻

[@janetmckinney2487]

I was doing a design on a towel and I forgot to put the water stabiler on top so I stop the machine and put the water stabilizer on top then started the design all over again it went over it twice.thank goodness it didn't come out to bad .but Eve is there a way to go back to restitch once you are half way in to your design ? thank you for your time.ps I did check the tension on my machine today thank you for all your videos.

[@vivlee3840]

T here's a sewing on the machine with a needle and a - or + which can be used to go backseat or forwards on your design, if you're thread breaks for example. Always best to check the manual!.. Or KZbin!!

[@odettewatts2325]

Thanks for this will try.

[@melissashockley5720]

Thank you!🙂

[@Ribbon2079]

This was an awesome video!!!!! THANK YOU so much!!!!! :)

[@diysimpleartsncrafts5617]

Hi...I have a SE 625 embroidery machine. So Have you ever experience your embroidery machine needle hitting the plate. Misaligned. If so, can you please tell me how you fixed that problem...thanks so much. .

[@TheBabysBooty]

Changing the needle was my first step. If it still hit the plate after changing the needle, then that could mean the needle bar (the shaft that holds the needle) has been bent.

[@teresacole4023]

Really Great Video Thanks

[@nickcalingo3309]

Haha! Didn't know about that one. I usually just do whatever tension works, trial and error, now I know that there's supposed to be a good ratio of whatever on the damn thing. Does the tension need to differn depending on the fabric or cloth?

[@jessiegibson9023]

Good video thanks

[@darlenejohnson8978]

Thank you! This helped me a lot. :)

[@tscreations2017]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you!!

[@D0610-m7i]

Hello! I have a brother se1900 and my needle keeps breaking. A few times it just fell out. I tighten the needle per the instructions so I’m wondering if the tension is the cause of the problems with my needle. I read the instructions and followed them but I still have the issue of needles breaking or just falling out. Thanks in advance for the help!

[@TheBabysBooty]

I would definitely get it checked out, that's not good.

[@tinapressley9921]

Thank you

[@cherellegrant4037]

This was so helpful thank you for sharing :)

[@lbheat02]

Ive been reading the opposite, 2/3 of top thread should be showing on the bottom side and only 1/3 should show on bottom?

[@user-sh4yn5ft7b]

Thank You Very Mach .!!! You the best !!!

[@TheBabysBooty]

🤗 Thank you! I am happy to have been of help!

[@faithlawleybell9239]

This was such a good video and explanation. I’m still a bit confused as when I change the tension on my machine, the bobbin thread hardly even shows up on the back despite what setting it’s on 😞

[@TheBabysBooty]

Thank you for your comment and question. If the bobbin thread doesn't show then the top tension is too tight. Lower the number a bit and see if that helps.

[@Texaschic79915]

Hello I have a question so I’m trying to do use a htv glitter appliqué and when I stitch this out there’s gaps in my design. but when I don’t use glitter HTV for the appliqué it stitches out perfect. if I use regular vinyl it stitches out perfect so I’m thinking it has to do with the glitter vinyl that I’m using. It might be too thick and it’s causing the tension to go off. ?? ..what do you think? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you so much.

[@MariaAdelina]

I've had to learn my machine and learn each design. I write down the tension that works best for each part of the design on a note pad if I know I'm going to duplicate it a few times. If the design is really layered then my machine will want me to lower at each level. Makes sense. The design finish changes completely when I do this vs just leaving the tension at one place the whole time. Night and day. It's all about finding those sweet spots sometimes 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@PamelaSmith20010]

Thank you excellent!

[@mrs.parker5195]

Thank you Eve!

[@lindacobb7448]

Just found your video . I have a new brother 770.. The patterns built in are fine . I just learned how to download a pattern and tried to put it on a tea towel . The top thread is just tight loops on the bottom.. Does this mean that the digitized design was not good that i purchased or is it a tension problem ? this was first time i used the flash drive ...

[@MissRemiTheRainbowChild]

Is adjusting the lower bobbin tension the same when it's being used for regular sewing?

[@TheBabysBooty]

An embroidery machine is just a sewing machine with an automatic arm that holds a hoop. You can adjust the tension similarly. The only difference is the way the stitches lie. Take a moment to Google "sewing machine tension" and find a picture of how your thread should look when sewing so that you will have a guide.

[@marianalastres8935]

Hi ma'am. Thank you so much for the very good video and I have a question. Do you change the bobbin thread sometimes.? I have been having trouble with my PE-770, I use #90 and #60 in white all the time and sometimes a lot will show at the top, do I need to adjust the tension .. Thank you much.

[@leasmadello5702]

Thanks Eve, just found this video.

[@silvstera]

thanks

[@JensLife]

Oh and I'd like to add that you're a very pretty lady and it was very easy to understand you.

[@influenze325]

Lifesaver! This is a great video!

[@susandenney5697]

Hard to see with 2 dark colors. Wish it could be done in white and black?

[@bethwilliams9603]

🙏🏾😁Tku so much 🌹

[@TheBabysBooty]

You're welcome my dear! 🤗

[@cindymasek]

Thank you! Just what I needed to know.

[@elimitchell6147]

Whats thr name of the piece you got on there for the nozzle cause i bought a brother machine but i lost the pouch with the pieces that come in it

[@lamirada90638]

I have a brother pe525 tried embroidering a design and it was a mess underneath to the point I put a hole in the fabric trying to cut it out by the way I'm trying to embroider fleece the tension was at 1 and 1/2 the bird nurse was so bad in the bottom I had to unscrew the plate and clean ... Any special tips for embroidery fleece? Before I embroidery any design I will try join the letter L or I like you suggested but anything else I should use I use water syllable stabilizer on top and thin stabilizer on the bottom I think I got that part right😅

[@amandaarcher6924]

Thanks for the video! I love them all. Question about your test fabric, what is it and how have you prepared it for the hoop? Are you using any stabilizers under it?

[@brivers9132]

I have a question? I just starting watching your videos. I have a brother PE800 embroidery machine and just a beginner. I am not new to sewing but new to embroidery. I need to know how to adjust the tension for fleece fabric as I make a lot of fleece baby blankets. My tension is factory preset to 4.0 but when I use that a very very minute small amount of bobbin threads show on the top edges of the letter when I embroider the letter I like you suggested. I look on the back and it is about 1/2 bobbin thread and 1/2 top thread showing. I have been trying different samples but still cannot come up with the perfect tension. I am using cutaway stablizer on the bottom and the water soluble topper on top. I am using bobbin thread 60 and embroidery thread 40 on top. What am I doing wrong?

[@piloh2375]

Thank you! You’re the best!

[@brendasheaffer153]

Great tutorial! Thank you!! :-)

[@jaysto7142]

Hi really enjoyed your video. I was wondering if you could help me with one of my problems. When I embroid a stock design (or any design for that matter), the tension for the first thread will be fine however after I changed the thread it becomes looser and looser until it jams. Do you know what could be causing this or how to fix it. I have had this machine (Brother PE540D) for two years and never got a full design out of it. PLEASE HELP!

[@TheBabysBooty]

It is not easy to troubleshoot just from a description, but there are several things that can cause issues and you'll need to try them one at a time: 1. change to a new needle. 2. Be sure your top thread is threaded correctly. 3. Be sure your bobbin thread is inserted in the right direction! ( #2 & #3 refer to your manual for directions) 4. Be sure your project is hooped correctly. It needs to be taut and have the proper stabilizer. 5. Try a different spool of thread... that should be listed after #1... Try these things and see if it helps.

[@jaysto7142]

@@TheBabysBooty thank you soooo much I'm going to try these options hopefully one or all will work thanks again for getting back to me have a lovely day 😀

[@extendingvideos1193]

The problem that I am having with my new brother NS2750 is the underneath looks better that the top of the design. Any suggestions?

[@UseYourManners123]

Have you tried the 5 quarter bobbin technique? Mr. Vince J.Arcuri on KZbin has a tutorial. :). Another technique for the arsenal. Thank you! I love how neat your room looks. Lovely.

[@UseYourManners123]

He has the pe800 and se1900. In not sure what else. Oh and I love the I idea and you reasoning behind it. Thanks for sharing your thought process!

[@TheBabysBooty]

I will definitely check out his 5 quarter bobbin technique. Thank you kindly for sharing it with me and for taking the time to leave a helpful comment!

[@imherem9671]

What is the size of the needle you use .. Also how to avoid the problems of sewing and hanging cloth?

[@kimbeckner9240]

Just the right video, at just the right moment!

[@janetmckinney2487]

can you use reg.thread for the bobbin ?.

[@TheBabysBooty]

You can! It seems to have less issues with 60wt thread, but you are able to use 40wt.

[@lorraineziolek4651]

Thank You!!!

[@SaucyyGamer]

Hi, do you know why my embroidery has extra lines outside of my logo? It looks like single thread lines coming outside of the design

[@karenrivers-johnson2210]

Hi, I really need help. I just started using my new PE800 Embroidery machine, never used any embroidery machine before. I threaded it correctly however it started to embroider and then thread a lot of thread was tangled under the material and inside machine. I cut thread out, took the silver metal up and made sure all thread was removed but when I put it back together it now won’t embroider. Can you help me please?

[@emmarosenkranz]

Thank you so much! I have a Brother PE535 and every single time I try sewing it says that I need to re thread the upper thread (even though I did it correctly) then a lot of the bobbin thread gets bunched up and eats my fabric! Do you think this is because I'm at the wrong tension? Thanks!

[@雨晴-h8k]

I have the same problem!! I googled and my problem was threading while the foot is down. Your foot should be up while threading the machine

[@doreenlewis146]

I was always told not to mess with the tension? I have a pe800 and my top thread is not showing at all underneath what should I do?

[@TheBabysBooty]

The tension is there for you to make necessary adjustments for different weights of thread and material. Check your manual to see how to adjust the tension. If the instructions are in there... then you CAN adjust it without worries!

[@best_playlist_movies]

Thank u but i always got thread problem on my brother sewing machine XL-4030, sometimes can embroider sometimes not and i dont know which numbers should i use☹

[@TheBabysBooty]

If you still have embroidery issues even after trying the method I show here, then your machine may need maintenance. Use this checklist: does it still mess up after changing the needle? Does it still mess up with a new bobbin? Try again after changing your thread to a new spool. Is it messing up only on one particular design? Look down into the bobbin case, is it dirty? These are just a few things you can check to try to fix what may be wrong before taking it to a shop.