Quick Fix - How to Fix An Ugly Top Stitch (Lower Tension)

Welcome back to another episode of Quick Fix Tutorials, where we show you how to fix some of the most common and frustrating things on our sewing machines.
Follow along with Cyndi Grome as she shows you how to fix an ugly top stitch by working with your lower tensions.
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[@TisEyerish1]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your explanation of why the loose stitching on top occurs and tells us how to fix it...complete with easy-to-see video that shows us! This is wonderful. It's one of the best tutorials I've seen so far...clear, concise, and with a great visual presentation.

[@missusorange8080]

wow ive been sewing for years and didn't know about the bottom bobbin.... it explains a lot.. .Thank you!!

[@archanakeerthi8672]

I am beginner who was in the verge of giving up sewing as i was going crazy not knowing how to fix the stitch. Thank you very much for your video that aspired me to move ahead.

[@punchy13]

Omg!! Thank you so much. I have been trying all night to figure out why my topstitch is so ugly. Yours is the only video that I found that shows and explains this so well, or in fact at all.

[@taniarodriguez5668]

Oh my goodness! I'm so glad I came across and found your video! It was the only one that actually helped the exact issue I was having and answered without adding extra fluff or commentary. Thank you!

[@ryoendrewello]

Same here! Thank you!

[@PoshCrochetPatterns]

THANK YOU MA'AM!!!! I knew in the beginning I had a hunch that it was my spool but I kept fixing and fixing but I didn't know this part thank you so much Im trying to make my future grandbaby a bib 😊 thank you ❤️

[@zydrunemac]

Wow, thank you so much! I thought I was going crazy testing all the thread tension levels and thinking they all looked the same. The genius 'finger on the bobbin' trick saved me a lot of frustration.

[@mariamullin4031]

Thank you for your great video, have just got a new machine and couldn't understand what was wrong. Have fixed the stitching now.thank you

[@sutk6820]

ur video save me today ❤ thank u very clear explanation ❤

[@gwitcher5543]

Excellent - makes perfect sense in easily understood terms. Could have saved myself a lot of time and anguish if I watched this first. You have a gift! Thank you!

[@debbiemartinez-bonilla6503]

You are a Godsend! I love you thank you forever for this! I live in San Antonio/Bulverde. You now have my business!

[@Endersmyth]

I about threw my machine, but this video saved me! Thank you!

[@ca.r.33]

Thank you so much!!! I have been struggling with a toddler blanket and FINALLY I found your video! Now my zigzag stitches are beautiful and stable. I am proud to gift this blanket!! I look forward to your other videos!! Thank you so very much😊

[@samoystewart273]

Thank you so much out of all the other videos I watch this was the only one that's helped me 😊

[@marshallsmith501]

Thanks, clear and to the point

[@lindaricher5359]

Thank you couldn’t figure out why my stitches started puckering and were pulling apart. All fixed now

[@maryl9601]

Thank you so much. You have answered my question. I was going crazy 😜

[@marvelousnkut7823]

OMG! Thank you. This was so helpful

[@ireneschuyler1867]

Your a life saver Thanks

[@nissabrandt1097]

Amazing! Thank you so much!

[@Blackspire_Cosplay]

such great information thank you.

[@jesspeak7543]

Thank you for your great demonstration. Thankfully you didn't merely sew one (a) stitch, as there wouldn't have been much to compare. The Row of stitches displays the improvement immensely.

[@shenelle5570]

Thank you! Just tried it and wow it works, can’t believe something is simple can make such a huge difference thanks again ❤🙏🏽

[@fb8015]

Omg i can not thank u enough i have a new machine and i have been going crazy. The description of the bobbin moving too easy is perfect. Thank uuuuu

[@nadineelmoudden2868]

I just got a new machine and struggled to see where the problem is, this is the only video that managed to help me thank you!

[@AcePaintingandDecorating]

Thank you what a relief

[@luobote5137]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@evelinmorales100]

Muchisimas gracias! Su video fue de gran ayuda!!🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ReggieRegina]

Thank you soooo much! This has been driving me absolutely crazy and of all the videos on KZbin about tension yours was the only that helped me know what I was doing wrong ❤

[@jillgladd9622]

OMG THANK YOU! I was going crazy adjusting my top tension! The bobbin rethreading fixed it!

[@gromessewing]

I'm so glad our video helped you! Most of the time, you shouldn't have to adjust your machines tensions, so if something goes funky, just start from scratch & rethread everything. ☺

[@ccsfan4963]

Thank you so much I've been searching for this and now the top stitch was perfect😊

[@rosegore1270]

Thank you for sharing ❤🌹

[@narelymendez4620]

This is the most helpful video thank you so much I was crying not knowing what’s going on

[@virginiaminer4574]

So awesome. Absolutely saved my sanity!

[@eliezerfrimpong541]

It works. Thank you

[@user-iq5tt7dz9h]

Thank you!

[@barbarajackson2837]

I Have been fighting with my machine for a week now! Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@ovettaj]

Yesssssss thank you I fixed it

[@jessiemay6957]

Ohh how I needed this! Fixed my problem right away!!!🙌🏼 thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

[@jenniferschannel4823]

Such a helpful video! Finally after watching about 10 others this one actually solved my problem! Thank you!

[@christianzeidan7971]

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER! Thank you so much for this video!!

[@poppiemc7204]

Thank you so much! I didnt know my machine couldnt use plastic bobbins Its all good now!

[@sharayalee3376]

Bless you! You’ve saved my sanity!

[@enishajamison1960]

Thank you❤

[@DesertPeachEmporium]

This was EXACTLY what i was looking for. THANK you!!

[@suliss.n1782]

thankyou very much for tutorial

[@jessierosales1039]

Thank you so much.

[@nicholaswilson9792]

Thank you so much! This worked wonders on my machine. 🙌🏾

[@eldajackson1]

I have to agree with all the other folks here. I haven't tried this yet, but im betting this is the solution. Please next time do a contrasting thread to your fabric. Excellent info, thank you.

[@alexramsay-bilodeau7073]

Thank you SO much, that's the most helpful video I've seen ever!

[@berthamalleus5920]

Cindy!!! You angel, this was such a simple and clear explanation to such an odd problem, I can't believe I haven't been threading the bobbin correctly and you have single-handedly saved my next project!

[@starbaby849]

I was having the same problem, I tried your advice and it worked like magic! Thank you so much ❤ 😊

[@maryroszell2974]

Great info. Thanks!

[@PoshCrochetPatterns]

Yes thank you, thats where Im at. My top stitches are looking jumpy and uhg

[@Elena-sm2hv]

Thank you so much for this video! I just bought a new machine three days ago lol . The stitching was driving me crazy 😅.

[@RachealOkpara]

Thank you

[@susanharris2115]

Thank u so much!!!!!

[@samanthaorourke8850]

Thank you so much!!! I kept adjusting my tension, I threaded and rethreaded, nothing worked! Your video was super helpful and I now have the perfect stitch!!!!

[@nicolapetersen1633]

Thank you so much, you are awesome.

[@Layla-df7hp]

At first I thought this wouldn't fix my problem because the adjustment I made was so minuscule but it did! My machine also doesn't have the guide like the one in the video. So grateful for your help, thanks so much!

[@litha2269]

😊 thanks great video straight to the point 🎉🎉🎉.

[@Lizspears79]

Thanks!!!

[@yvetteanderson4065]

Thanks for the tip

[@gurdeepjee]

Thanks,it solved my problem.

[@NicoleKlindt-hf4uj]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! Problem solved with my loose top stitch!

[@yuma2120]

Thank you, you just save my day 😂

[@doreenbilliat2501]

Thank you so much for this video I just fixed my machine now...😘😘

[@yvonneokello9558]

Thank you so much😊

[@anunknownknown]

Waaaay coool😂😂❤thanx!!

[@psychologicalfacts9785]

thanks alot

[@mal0v043]

Thank you so much!!! It was so annoying and I couldn’t figure out why it was happening

[@Finn-lp5uf]

How can I increase my bobbin tension if my machine doesn't have any tension disks? My bobbin just slots straight in

[@fatemafaith5450]

I’ll give it a go, my top stitch looks so ugly !

[@anabelmanacio2787]

Hello maam can i apply you as your sewer .. im from philippines

[@Katherine_02]

My problem is that my stitches are fine until I reverse stitching and then I get loops on top. Having a heck of a time finding a video trouble shooting this. Anybody have a suggestion?

[@CelticHallows]

I have the opposite problem - what if the top stitch looks beautiful but the bottom stitch just looks like a strait piece of thread that can be pulled right out.

[@ritarogers900]

Hi how do I fix a slanting stitch

[@gromessewing]

Sometimes it could be the quality of thread, or the weave of your fabric. Depending on how often a slanted stitch pops up in your straight stitches, you may want to take your machine to your closest sewing machine dealer or service department and you may just need a tune up. We recommend either a Mettler or Gutermann All Purpose thread for your everyday sewing.

[@marlomoura3501]

Thank you so much! I could just kiss you!

[@lynettethebrunette8969]

what about a bad bottom stitch....it looks bad bad bad

[@gromessewing]

If your bottom stitch looks bad, try re-threading your machine. Check out this video on our page: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5yTeZpnnLRki8k

[@brandigerber4842]

You do it to fast

[@sharayalee3376]

Bless you! You’ve saved my sanity!

[@reab2077]

Thank you