How To Set The Tension On Any Overlocker

This is a super simple way to set the correct tension for any fabric on your overlocker. Basically taking 4 strips of fabric and then
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[@charlotteblakey7967]

I've spent hours today trying to balance my overlocker, did it in literally 5mins with this vid! Thank you so much, I'll be recommending this video to everyone lol

[@satsumamoon]

You literally just lied .

[@SaraAlsuleimani]

Me too!

[@ReisigSeeds]

This is the only video that makes doing the tension make sense. Genius.

[@LaRomi]

Awe thanks 💪

[@melenelewis2955]

This is THE MOST useful video I have Ever watched! I just wish you would MAKE MORE VIDEOS with helpful tips like this PLEASE. ..( I would like to know how to use the differential feed for sewing)

[@pierreroberts8923]

I can not believe I use to pay someone to do this for me!!!! Thank you SO MUCH

[@connieokada-lyde2197]

I have always struggled with the tension and as a result haven’t used my serger machine. Thank you for this tutorial. So simple and straight forward. I’m actually looking forward to giving this a try.

[@murphyslaw2356]

A very systematic way to sort out tension on your overlocker😊👍 Great explanation, thank you!

[@jr85009]

I put away my sewing in order to raise my precious granddaughter and now she is becoming a really fine adult. Now I get to return to sewing and your logical way of assessing the tension has taken away a lot of stress by a methodical method that also teaches you so much about the machines that we love to create on! Thank you!

[@junecrawford3882]

I've struggled with this for years. So logical and simple. Thank you for letting me enjoy sewing once again❤❤

[@101Falak]

Omg THANK YOU! Any tips of figuring out the differential feed and pressure foot pressure ? I’m serging 4way swim fabric and it’s curling and twirling 😭

[@catslife5501]

One never gets too old to learn new tricks. Thank you for the simple way you showed us to set tension, my wife says at 80 I should know a lot, but then I have a LOT of hobbies. 👴🏼

[@LaRomi]

Well .. you can never know too much! Is great to be able to do what you like... Enjoy all your hobbies ♥️

[@carrieking5939]

This was the best video thank you. I could not get my machine adjust but now it is perfect. Thank you.

[@carolina.Flo.4]

I never would’ve thought to do this🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you so much! This is genius🙌🏽

[@LaRomi]

You're so welcome! I'm glad I could help

[@magdakalse8299]

Oh wow! As a beginner this really helped me. You are a really good teacher (coming from a teacher). 😬😬😬

[@LaRomi]

Awww that's so sweet! I always thought I wasn't haha nice to hear otherwise.

[@carolyn_r]

That's a really great idea to make the numbered fabrics. Your Janome makes beautiful stitches.

[@nimuedevi]

Thank you so much! I am so glad to have this method which will save me a lot of time instead of trying to turn all the dials one by one randomly.

[@LaRomi]

That was our first method too

[@julieroadnight]

I've watched this video 9 times and learnt something new each time. Thank you for the confidence in using my overlocker. Your video makes it so simple

[@LaRomi]

Yay! Then I've reached my goal.... Glad to see it's being used so much! ♥️♥️

[@valerierichards1120]

Thank you!! You have presented a clear and simple way to diagnose and set thread tension, I appreciate it!

[@LaRomi]

No worries! Glad I can help

[@Iheartlongdongs]

This is going to be a video I refer back to again and again thank you so much for this it was easy to digest! I'm self taught and have such a tough time but people like you make this possible for me ! THANK YOU ! 😊

[@rinariya2422]

OMG!! I am sending you cyber hug and kiss. What a brilliant idea!! I am sat here with my jaw qide open. I had had my janome for a few years and I have never fgured out a way to get the threads right. This has truly blessed me. Thank you!!!

[@nicolenemare9033]

Thank you so much for this video, I am struggling with my Janome 534D tension. Please tell me the 2 differential feed knobs on the side.....on what should it be?

[@CathyTheCrafter]

This was so helpful. I’ve had my serger for a long time but never used it much because I never knew how to set the tension correctly. Thank you very much. I know I will use my machine a lot now.

[@LaRomi]

That's great, how are you getting on?

[@MandiEPhillips]

Simple, Yet Absolutely Genius! At 48yo, I’m still a beginner, even though have owned my Serger for about 4 years. One of my first practice sessions ended with a threading nightmare. I couldn’t figure it out, got overwhelmed and felt so intimidated that I gave up, which isn’t like me. Alas, it’s been collecting dust since. Earlier I watched another video on how to thread my Janome 634D which actually led me to your video on Tension. Tension has always been an issue for me, even on my basic Brother sewing machine. I just realized that, until today, I didn’t fully comprehend what I was even looking for. Now, after watching your video many times, as I wanted to pause and zoom-in at each level to make sure I understood. I’m so excited to say, I finally get-it! Thank you for this wonderfully detailed explanation! I feel like I’ve overcame the anxiety that’s held me back. Thank you for helping me find my self-confidence & enthusiasm to try again. I’m actually smiling as I type because I feel so optimistic. I simply cannot thank you enough for this amazing video! You are one brilliant young lady!

[@hanliemorrison5798]

This video is a life saver. Thank you VERY much for this tutorial.

[@esthernyawira8420]

The only useful video on overlock tension I have seen. Thank you

[@vieraharris3818]

So good !!! Just got back to sewing after some time & I was really struggling with threading & getting tensions right with my overlocker. What a clever method Genius!!

[@LaRomi]

So glad I can help.... Happy sewing

[@ToxicatedTessa]

This helped with my mother's new (2nd hand) sewing machine. I honestly just copied the numbers you used at the end and it was perfect!!! Thank you for your video!

[@reneewaltham6100]

Great tutorial on tension. I have had my overlocker for 6 years and have never changed the tensions. Now I'm off to give this a go. Thank you 👍

[@LaRomi]

Great stuff. This is why I made this video. Good luck! ♥️

[@mariedearden6779]

This is fantastic I have been struggling with the instructions in the manual for a long time. I have a Janome My Lock and it's been pot luck getting the tensions right. I almost gave it away. Thank you so much xxxx🤗

[@4eva4eva4evaeva]

Thank you so much for posting this!!! I sat here for the last hour trying to adjust the tension after buying my first serger 🤣 now I understand why my teacher always took forever to rethread and adjust the tension. This was the best explanation ever & now after 10 minutes I have it adjusted perfect, thank you again!!!

[@LaRomi]

Yay! That's great news. Glad I could help.

[@tracysmith5179]

Thank you so much! The instruction manuals are so vague but this video explains step by step! I’ve saved this and will keep coming back!

[@audrey5432]

Wow! This is perfect. I have struggled with my machine for so long. The guides did not help because all the tensions were off. Your method helped be to set up my machine.

[@tamidurbin3785]

Thank you so very much for showing us how to set the tensions on the overlock machine! This will save me hours of time!

[@joannashworth2396]

Just found your channel and am very pleased to have such a logical method for tension adjustment. I have a babylock 6000 serger which is close to 30 yrs old. I had to give up sewing clothing for years, but I just retired and look forward to enjoying sewing skills that have brought me so much satisfaction over the prior years. Thanks for a clear and concise tutorial

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I pulled my Bernette (made by Juki I later came to know) after not having it used it since the 90's!). It still sews perfectly, but all of my institutional knowledge about operating and muscle memory in threading it (though there is a guide) was out the window.

[@LaRomi]

Glad I can help. ♥️ Let me know how you getting on

[@ferialfester3536]

A.W.E.S.O.M.E tutorial, so easy to follow. Been struggling with my overlocker tensions for sometime. With this I got it sorted in a jiffy. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your awesome tutorial, LOVE IT !!!!😊😊😊👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@LaRomi]

Aww wow. Glad you could sort and happy to help

[@ferialfester3536]

@@LaRomi I recommend your tutorial to others who have problems with their machine tensions as well

[@TeaWithKarin]

Best video I’ve seen yet o KZbin. Thank you.

[@LaRomi]

Yay ! What a compliment ♥️

[@TheModwena]

Awesome I have been sewing for several years but this is the best way I have ever seen for serger tension

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

❤❤❤❤❤ What a genius way to actually see the difference as you change the tension dial. I’m like many others-don’t have a clue how to control tension. Think I’ll dust off my old serger, once I find it in the attic! 🥴Now I just need to invite you to my home and teach me how to thread it.😂

[@verolinamais5530]

Thank you for this tutorial so easy to follow. I can now adjust my tension.

[@LaRomi]

Yay! Great stuff!.

[@alifishreeve]

Thank you. After spending ages trying to fix tension, this solved it in minutes.

[@hendadiedericks2670]

This just safe my life I was on the point of giving up, I try to do sewing after twenty years and feels if I am so stupid, thanks a million for this video

[@craftybird1112]

Ohh my life! this is the best video for adjusting your tension. Brilliant 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@LaRomi]

Haha we do like it too. Thanks for your support

[@deniseking3422]

Thank you I have tried to get this right for 25 years. Now I can yippee. Regards Denise

[@becmckinlay5073]

This is the best, clear explaination I found today. 60 yr old with new toy to combat tedious old school bias binding, french seams etc. Still prefer old school as it lasts longer, however kids clothes etc, I subscribed as thank you. Simple when taught well. 🥰

[@annahunt852]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I had been unsuccessfully trying to correct the tension on my Toyota machine for so long - your method worked perfectly!

[@TheBobelly628]

I love smart people!!! Thank you I was at stumped on how to fix my tension. 😘

[@LaRomi]

Practice makes perfect add they say

[@pccrazie]

Thank you for teaching me how adjust the tension, really made it easy.

[@SusanLamont-kd5lp]

Wow love it. Great job of exhibiting a way to find your proper settings. Thank you ever so much you saved me hours!!!!!

[@grandmalovesmebest]

I'm good w my serger but your way of deciding the proper tension is brilliant. Thank you for teaching us. If I run into trouble I'll rem what you did. You have a nice style, a pleasant voice, good camera work, and useful information. Full marks! I'm subscribed.

[@LaRomi]

Thanks for watching :)

[@LaRomi]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate your lovely comments. And I'm here to help .. just shout if you need anything

[@billeepace7405]

That was a fantastic was to fully understand thread tension on Overlockers.. Thankyou so much, great job..👏

[@jesshothersall]

This is a brilliant system, and thanks for demonstrating it. I find the tension the hardest part to get right. I thought it would be the threading, as most people talk about that with dread, I'm fine with threading, but the tension, ooh dear different story! Should be better now :)

[@Nuhbear]

Same hear 😭 tension is so hard,first thing tomorrow will try this brilliant idea

[@jesshothersall]

@@LaRomi I can relate to that. I bought my first sewing machine (old gold and black Vibrating shuttle Singer) in 1971, but after letting my new husband have a go, it never stitched properly again, so took it back, and part exchanged it in for a Bernina 830, which I'm still using. After many years of sewing, I realised Michael had just altered the tension...

[@jackragan3521]

This is the most clever, clear way to set stellar stitches. Thank you so much. Honestly, I have just randomly picked and prayed

[@LaRomi]

Hope it's still working out

[@zarabell398]

Wow, a simple solution to my problem! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!!

[@manorinanayakkara9116]

Thank you very much .I was struggling to get a proper stitch.this is very helpful and clear.

[@angelsgranny]

I'm brand new to the serger world, so you've got a new subscriber. Thank you for this valuable information!

[@dreamanewsome8779]

Thank you for the tutorial, I have been looking for illustrations to see how to get it correct. You did a great job! Thanks again

[@LaRomi]

No worries! Just test it and see how you get on ♥️

[@alisoncyprianos1513]

Thank you!! This was amazingly helpful. My Elna overlocker had totally different numbers but the tension is perfect 😃

[@emmashervington1667]

WOW! Genius! I don't have a Jenome but the prinipal worked for my machine - thank you so much! xx

[@lucysuckling1049]

Absolutely genius! Thank you so much! Explains the different thread issues when too tight or too loose too! Just what i needed to see.. Thank you!

[@LaRomi]

No worries! Glad I can be of help

[@sunnybrett]

Genius, Genius, Genius! Thank you, Thank You. It finally makes sense to me. This is gold!

[@taqqeemamuhammad4273]

Wow thank you so much, I've seen people check and turn their work but never actually knew what to look for 🌺

[@Deeppositivethinker]

God bless you..I've been struggling till I came across your video...thanks alot ma'am

[@kayleekrutsinger141]

After searching for hours! This is the best advice I’ve found thank you!

[@wilidawithers7686]

Best tutorial for testing tensor on server I have seen. Thank you so much!

[@sheilastone9521]

Thank you so much. Best explanation ever. I was going to go to the repair shop, you've saved me some money.

[@miss1star1]

I am a novice to overlooking or any sewing actually. I absolutely found your tutorial soooo very helpful, thank you so very much.

[@carlreid7726]

Thank you very much, brilliant demonstration and very well explained will make setting up the Overlocker a lot quicker.

[@clarewestbrook6218]

thank you..what a wonderfully simple method. Now I can use the overlock machine with a lot accuracy and a lot less guess work on the tensions. I have really struggled with them up till now

[@Sooz3112]

Excellent, just perfect timing coming across this video as my loops are hanging over the top of the fabric. Off to fix it now - thanks x

[@LaRomi]

Yay! Let me know how you got on! :)

[@Gillkoch1956]

such a brilliant idea. have adopted this. thank you SO much!! x

[@jilllawrence5174]

Just what I needed to see today as my overlocker stitches are not forming right , thank you so much

[@angierobinson9679]

Oh my gosh this was the most amazing tutorial. Thank you so so much. It really helped me to adjust my tension and now I can use this method with all the material I use. Thank you once again. I will certainly subscribe.

[@LaRomi]

Great to hear.... Let me know how you get on :)

[@KaysCutz]

Absolutely brilliant thank you. This is my task for tomorrow.

[@princessintulle2416]

Thank you so much!!! I just bought my first serger ever, it is a used one and didn't have a manual... your video is great and easy to understand 😊

[@chrisharrison5974]

What a great tutorial, such a simple yet effective method. Thank you for sharing xx

[@LaRomi]

No problem! Always happy to help

[@louisemccullagh3052]

Brilliant - thank you for such a really good idea. 👏👏👏

[@mandiigraham1596]

That was fantastic. So simple and logical. Thank you so much.

[@elizabethlopez6233]

Very helpful and very clear to understand. Thank you.

[@lisapavlatos6027]

Thank you for this tutorial. I HATE trying to figure out tension. You have made it so easy. Cannot wait to try it out. :)

[@LaRomi]

Let me know how did you get on! :)

[@emilyzepeda2596]

What a great idea!! I think I get too scared to mess with the dials but this will help me to experiment and get comfortable. Thank you so much!

[@LaRomi]

No worries! This is why I made this video

[@suedavis681]

have an older 3 thread serger and lost my manual. This is a very well put together and expained (both verbally and visually) tutorial. Thank you so very much for making tension adjustments so easy for each type fabric I sew with.

[@LaRomi]

No worries. This is why I did it... As I can relate 😅

[@sewgirl1247]

This is great info to know. I have an older Brother serger. Quite often the tension is just ok, not what I would really like it to be. I will definitely be giving your method a go before my next project. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! Subscribed!

[@LaRomi]

That's great. Thanks for subscribing ♥️

[@juliesanders5382]

Brilliant method - many thanks for this tutorial.

[@gerrisullivan2854]

I have a white speedy lock 1600 and just threading it took me forever. My stiches are crazy but with your help I am good to go.

[@LaRomi]

Awe I'm glad :)

[@nanavickyb1]

This was an awesome tutorial! Thank you!

[@monicakatunga5790]

Thank you so much. I recently bought a second hand overlocker and it had no manual, I'll definitely try this.

[@solangeherault7038]

OMG thank you so much for these tricks I’m just learning ❤

[@allisonjoel1]

Great demonstration and simple. Great idea to put to good use. Thank you for sharing.

[@LaRomi]

No worries! Happy to help

[@aga_n916]

Thank you so much! Very easy way, I had a problem to create a perfect tension :) Thanks a milion !

[@michaelastefan64]

Just the video I needed. So clever! Obrigado! Helped me a lot.🌺

[@zialaf]

Great demonstration! Thank you.

[@marinadi532]

Wow!!! Thank you for this great tutorial ❤️

[@deniseracine6788]

Such an excellent video! Thank you!!!

[@PaulGDowling]

That is a marvelous technique. Thank you for sharing

[@lindaconduct9942]

What a wonderful tutorial 👍

[@sibeldemiriz3116]

Thank you very much for this wonderful training video🌹❤

[@potato-xf7vg]

Omygod this is so brilliant. Thank you so much💜

[@jeroengrobben7555]

Wow, this is fantastic. Very logical. Thank you for showing us how. 😊😊

[@LaRomi]

Thanks for taking the time to comment 🎉

[@darkespresso6006]

This was so helpful, thanks!!!

[@adawatson]

What a clever way of doing it thank you

[@Pintosfamily2022]

Thank you for this very precise, useful tips…. God bless you!