How to fix your top thread tension problem

Is your Brother machine nesting thread below the plate or displaying an error message to check the upper or lower thread? Top thread tension could be the cause. See our other video for bottom thread tension aftwerwards by following this link: • How to fix your bobbin...

[@tashacollison4046]

Thank you again for your videos. After a day of fighting with my machine I found the problem right where you said it should be. Back to perfect tension immediately. It is not the first time one of your videos have saved me from screaming! You are an absolute star 🌟

[@TheStagingPros]

Thank you so much! Your tutorial saved my Christmas project...broken bobbin!

[@valeriemeare5333]

No nesting just the message to check upper thread. I watched your video and together with my husband we undid the cover. He sucked out some fluff with his mini vac and replaced the cover. No more error messages and I can sew again. Thank you, Keith, for your brilliant videos.

[@margaretgoff4785]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I was about to have to drive 2 hours away to get my machine serviced. After watching this video I found a thread stuck in the tension plate. You made my day!!

[@baidykle1]

One hundred million times thank you!!! I have a very old sewing machine, so it opens completely differently and the tension disks look a bit different. But after playing with different tensions (what other videos suggest) and not solving the problem, I found your video and what you talk about was exactly the problem. Found some thread and fluff stuck there. Thank you!

[@crgorman9701]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I watched both your videos on thread problems-- I have a Babylock Solaris 2 that kept giving me "upper thread/re-thread" error messages and would only sew a few minutes before stopping. The machine was threaded correctly--- I've only had it a few weeks too! I watched this particular video and was able to see what the problem was-- a tiny little metal spring thing was not in it's proper place. I moved it back and my machine is now embroidering perfectly! I thought I was going to have to put it in the shop. Bless you!!!!!

[@LouHillierPsych]

Thank you Keith, that helped me fix my problem, although I have also developed severe envy for your hi-tech machine!

[@Cooperneu]

Thank you so much for this video! I watched a dozen others before finally finding this one, this is exactly the issue I had with mine! Finally fixed that frustrating issue thanks to you!

[@jaxcapful]

Thank you, this fixed my machine after thinking it was the bobbin that had the problem!

[@maggiesmonogramsmorecustom3843]

Nice to meet you! Keith,I have a brother 1000e, and all of a sudden I am having thread nests on. #5&6 needles! I'm going to check the tension on those after watching this video! Thanks!!!

[@pigmanuk]

After watching your video I was able to fix my Brother INNOV-IS 2600. The fault was caused by a few bits of cotton stuck in between the pressure plates. 😁 Thank you.

[@AreTheyAllYours]

Thank you so much for this video. After a frustrating hour trying to figure out what was wrong with my machine, this just solved my tension problem.

[@rukhsanahanif738]

Thanks so much, very well explained. I sorted the issue after watching this video. Well done!

[@foreverwestlife1]

Thank you Keith. Never knew you could do that. Hope I do not need it yet!!

[@IzludeTingel]

my top thread bunches under the embroidery, and absolutely no bobbin thread is being used. this all occurred after trying to embroider a hat (using a hat hoop), resulted in a few broken needles and jams. cleaned up the debris and broken tips, but ever since then, the machine has been nesting and jamming.

[@snitch014]

Thank you for this!!!! You are a life saver!

[@annenettles8086]

Very helpful. I found thread wrapped around the sensor wire and was able to gently remove almost all of it. However, there is still one piece that looks as if it is tied around the sensor wire. How should I proceed? Even with the end cap removed there’s little space in which to work. Thank you for your thorough approach.

[@valeriehofmann2615]

How does contamination make the thread pull easier? Would be the opposite

[@yorkiepeachygirlllc761]

Found it-simple and great video! Thank you.

[@royzeigler6473]

Great video Keith, we have a Luminaire, this is very helpful. The Luminaire has an additional positioning pin under the cover.

[@annaanglin9407]

Thank you!!!!!! This video was a huge help!!!! I’m so happy right now 😄

[@keithlordsewing]

Glad I could help!

[@carolhiller1112]

This is good to know Keith, many thanks.

[@danielledaniels6630]

Is this done with presser foot down during this process? How do I make sure I've manually placed it back in the correct tension position before replacing the cover?

[@Alishachurch-g6i]

hey! my tension wheel isnt turning as easy as yours, any chance that could be my issue ? please help !!

[@rosaliescott5439]

Thanks so much for this video, I found the offending thread!

[@RuthDeanQuiltNGo]

the tension discs on brother pc-420 are not tightening. When I turn the tension knob to the tightest position, the discs do not come together. Can you help?

[@stancexpunks]

Super helpful! Thank you

[@cromssie]

Thank you!

[@Entertainment-Factory613]

Please guide my janome 8200 make thread loose under cloth i tried to fix it but all in vain

[@5iveHeartstudios22]

Thank you for this!

[@shrilakshmis9522]

Sir, I have a doubt. A new machine's regulator suddenly changes to tight and loose. What could be the reason and solutions?

[@rafazasewandcraft]

I've clean the tension and got some thread stuck in it. But my tension still not working properly..what can i do? But when o move the tension number, no other tool moved like in the video...

[@n4e780]

Check when you are threading that the presser foot is lifted, Keith did mention it. So important.

[@patriciascott4324]

Can someone pls tell me how to fix my problem. I have a DM2 bobbin thread is very loopy

[@scottpollard5686]

Awesome video thank you?

[@kimmcvitty3580]

Thank you.

[@amyabarca4440]

You just had me go inside my machine to discover there's no "contamination." Now what???

[@bluebirdnerd]

same here :( ???