How to Fix Tension Issues With Your Sewing Machine, Free course on sewing machine repair 3 of 5

[@Jin04115]

Most thorough video on tension, and I've binged watch them all.

[@DigitalMediaCanada]

Thank you! I'm working on my wife's sewing machine and discovered your channel today. I subscribed!

[@KT-kg4nj]

It worked! The tension adjustments worked and my 40 yr old White sews great again! Thank you for making this video and sharing your knowledge!!

[@coopersmom8339]

Hi Wes, Thank you so much to make this channel. I’m going to back to the first course as per your advice! I will see you soon. 😊

[@violetlavender637]

I like how you demonstrate how something works and then explain how to get it to work correctly. I never fail to learn something as I watch your videos. Thank you...

[@SewingMachineRepairGuy]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@Gringa-nl2nl]

God bless you!!! After endless hours of trying to fix my tension I changed the cotton I was using and voila! My stitch is PERFECT! Thank you so much for all the knowledge you share. You and your videos are a treasure. ❤ 👏🏼

[@damadenoche615]

Glad to find this video as I was ready to throw my Singer 9960 because no matter how I set the tension, it just won't work. Until, I adjusted the screw in the bobbin case. Many thanks!

[@ElviejoToby3]

You are the king!!!... I have a brother sewing machine and a tension problem, but after seeing your videos I have fixed it!!! I have tried everything, and the issue was on the bobbing tension you have explained so well and I am pleased to have found you Thank you a million.

[@nononsenseday]

I do not know your name but I want to say a big thank you for the Bible verses included in your video. Thank you and God bless. I had memorized Timothy 1 & Timothy 2 (both the Epistles plus a lot of other books such as parts of Psalms, Proverbs, parts of the Gospels) while growing up in school. The previous video I watched I thought I heard you mention some reference but did not find it although I watched the video till the end. Thank you and God bless. Yes, I did watch the video to ensure I know what to do if my sewing machine ever gave me any of these problems. But the Bible verses were a lovely reminder of a lot of things. Blessings and prayers.

[@CGeeThompkins]

Part 2 and I couldn't believe you opened up MY MACHINE!

[@annatucker2527]

loving your videos so far, i'll be rewatching to hit pause & write notes before tackling all my old relics again, thankyou

[@tutetouakin5179]

Please show me how to thread that bobbin

[@PKEDRM]

Wes, thank you for convincing me that I don't need a bobbin tension meter! I have a Bernina 930 Record, Baby Lock Decorator's Choice (both vintage machines), and a new Baby Lock Verve combination sewing/embroidery machine. I also have a BL Imagine serger and Juki 1500 coverstitch machine. Tension, whether bobbin or looper, has been annoying - all except the Imagine serger. Your video is priceless. You explain things clearly and well enough to instill confidence for those of us who don't have easy access to certified brand mechanics. One of my favorite things to do has been to rescue vintage machines and put them back in service when all they really need is a good cleaning. It is appalling how many people fail to care for their machines at home.

[@زهرهستار-ت3ج]

شرح جميل ومفيد جدا شكرا على مجهودك بارك الله في عملك لشرح حدي المعلومات القيمة

[@ramonaduncan2151]

Fantastic instruction. So clear and thorough. I can't wait to get my machine's tension set correctly!

[@robconnolly6614]

Nice clear explanation inspires me to carry on and not be put off. Thanks

[@radicakunjall4306]

I have solved my problem just watching your video once demonstrating tension problems

[@shineexpressivemusic7342]

Thank you from my heart ،،، ❤…..I did watch this video from Netherland and really yesterday I did have a really problem with my new sewing machine .. and really you did save my machine

[@silverd5263]

Excellent viewing a great example of machine settings and care.

[@TheBossNitaRay]

Thank you so much tension was my problem but I watched the first two videos first and learned how to clean my machine. I had no idea that I could open the bottom to clean it.

[@nancybright5267]

Fantastic explanation of tension settings and troubleshooting the problems I've been having! Thank you for an easy to understand video!

[@tski3458]

Outstanding. Fixed my issue . Thank you so much.

[@watchersmith806]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge about sewing machine troubleshooting 💞 and thank you for sharing God's Word 💖👍

[@tereasamarshall3038]

I am so glad that you brought up inferior thread. There is no such thing as bargain thread, it constantly breaks, causes sewing issues and wear on your guides. I love love love sewing machines and have over a dozen plus I do long arm quilting and will do minor sewing machine repairs for friends. 9 times out of 10 times when there's a problem with their machine it's lint or thread in the bobbin area or " bargain thread ".

[@marydonovan6681]

I love sewing machines too

[@Jamesbryan1967]

Your videos are great. Very direct, and simple to comprehend. I have a 60s Japanese Dressmaker. Both springs in my tension assembly are shot. I could use a tip, on which domestic springs would interchange, and an assembly diagram would be super!

[@JeniElbedour]

A great metaphor for life❤

[@kobusesterhuizen94]

Exellent video quality, well articulated, expert knowledge, thank you.

[@loiswells3062]

Excellent presentation!! So much valuable information & great video, thank you!!

[@Doviruses.existbaileyonodysee]

best video i've found on this👍. Just showing how the upper tention works. I realised i never put the thread in the right location I only started practicing on paper. so the stitches were good enough. But then i grabbed some light "active wear" material. and she scrunched up. Still working on it. 😅

[@alexandersierra1305]

As a person that knows very little about sewing but had a problem with the stitches not being right - this helped me diagnose and fix my problem - aaanndd laid the groundwork for how things actually work so that I might be able to do so again in the future. Thanks!

[@gaillmani1942]

Thanks!

[@lilolmecj]

Thank you for this thoughtful video. I believe I will replace my tension assembly. For whatever reason it has historically gradually loosened on its own, where I had to keep an eye while sewing or it would go from 4-5 to 0 on its own. Recently I have been having issues but I blamed it on kni fabric and needles. But when I went to sew a medium weight woven I simply could not get the tension right.

[@beagleissleeping5359]

5:52 My machine (10 yr old Janome hd3000) decided in the middle of a project to stop tensioning the top thread. Adjustment of the wheel, re-threading, replacing the needle, changing the thread does nothing. Yes, it's in time. Watching this to try and solve the issue....

[@sempi8159]

Did it work out?

[@adworrell]

Thanks so much. I cleaned out my bobbin case according to your instructions and it worked out fine problem solved.

[@jessierosales1039]

I love your lesson. I have learned so much. My machine is a Singer Scholastic 717 and it needs the 66 bobbin just like say in the lesson. Thank you do much for your videos. Many blessings to you.👏👏👍

[@emmanuelugorji2129]

Your teaching is so comprehensible. I do use Emel straight sewing machine, thus I would love to learn the major problems associated with the sewing machine especially problems with the lubricating hook

[@ConnieSim1000]

Thank you for these informative videos. I have a new machine that is driving me crazy because no matter what I have done the bobin tension is too tight. I will apply what I learned from this video to see if I can't correct the issue. Thank you again.🙂

[@NAllen-hr2fx]

2nd time I have looked at your videos to fix my machine. Thank you!

[@get2craft]

Please help! I have the singer 6800c, I did everything like you described. The top thread is still looping at the bottom of my fabric. Nothing seems to help. Can it be unfixable? Or what else can I do to fix my machine? Thank you

[@SideHustle4Moms]

I have the same issue!

[@portiaparker1669]

The utmost Excellent illustrations providing visuals helping immensely and explaining upper, lower tension and bobbins elaborately. You give me confidence to work on my own 3 year old Janome Elna sewing 🧵 machine almost like raising the hood of a car 🚘 and checking fluids. Thanks 😊 I am a new Subbie!

[@amysbees6686]

Wow! NOW I understand tension! Thank you!

[@winsomeholy7297]

Yes

[@ethanmcendarfer48]

Fantastic video! Thank you for the helpful information!

[@norodrig0522]

Thank you…that was so so helpful with my problem!! The lower tension was the problem :)

[@SharonReid-s4o]

I appreciate the lessons thank you 👍🏻👌🏽🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🙋🏽🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲❤❤❤

[@nowayout8773]

I will be getting a Singer 600 built into a cabinet. It's from my wife's grandma who passed 20 years ago. Two of the feet are supposedly broken and the machine will need a tune up. I am new to sewing and have dreams of tailoring some ill fitting clothes and making backpacking gear, backpacking quilts, maybe even converting a down bag to quilt. I am reasonably mechanically inclined and fix a lot of stuff, bicycles, and house hold machines. The portable machines look good. I have to think about it. I hope the 600 will be good for the family. I want to grow with it. I know just like bike maintenance I will be doing regular lubrication. I live in Germany by the way but I was born in the 🇺🇸

[@gloriarios7066]

Great video! Thank you for helping me understand and correct the tension on my machine😅 I thought my machine was done. 1:35

[@davidofroline3702]

Like magic lol 😂 I hate all those situations. So I really appreciate this video

[@jefeduarte1220]

OMG!!!! this video is what i need!!!!!!!! Thank you soo much!

[@helengibson8196]

Thank you for your videos they are very helpful!

[@elsie3255]

I am so grateful that my 80s Singer does not have to have the bobbin removed to be wound. Winds it right in the case. And the bobbin can only go in one way! PTL when I bought this so many years ago.

[@sempi8159]

Its not very hard to wind a bobbin. But definitely a cool feature

[@anniecapliez5862]

Thanks for all of your videos. I am fighting with my Husqvarna viking 950. The feed dog can no longer be raised.The feed dog seems stuck and nothing moves when I try to get it up. So the fabric don't go forward, neither backwards....What is wrong ? The button for feed dog lowering does nothing and seems not connected with the inside of the machine . Could I see a video to know how fix it ? Thank you so much from FRANCE.

[@donnasqueaky2]

Thank you! I'm learning! 😊 ❤

[@SMALL-moh]

Excellent explanation expecting more videos👍

[@jevd207]

Really appreciate this information, Thank you.

[@emperey7363]

Thanksto your video I just realized my issue is on the bobbing stopper from the right side, I just noticed is broken!

[@hulkgqnissanpatrol6121]

I'm having a heck of a time trying to get a consistent tension before and or after the start of a sew. Everywhere seems smooth except the tension spring section? The machine will randomly snag and tangle causing the threads to break no mater the thread strength and size. I notice it's fraying as it goes through too..... It's a pfaff expression 3.0.

[@lindacook2161]

This was a great article

[@mitzipages660]

Thanks so much for this video! I have the Brother Strong & Tough. I placed thick thread in the upper needle and same thickness thread in the bobbin. I think may have found a good balance BUT why is it after my last stitch when I pull out my fabric, there is always a big loop of the upper thread underneath my fabric? Please help!

[@eyeonart6865]

Hope you cover the thread cutter issues.

[@lisareed5669]

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[@emonilynn]

I have a singer simple 3116 that keeps jaming up in the bobbin copartment and everyting in there is metal... I have tried everything and it still cloggs up down in there

[@anickproulx9991]

Thank you for your videos!!!

[@ninariislundstrm1726]

I have seen your videos and learned a lot today. I have an Old Singer 7105 and the arm on the right side is not functioning properly. I have to “unskrew” when I want to fill the undertread and screw it back when I want to see. Now when I pres the foot panel it won’t sew. Do you have a video about that? Nina Riis Lundstrøm from Denmark.

[@irenesoria4463]

Good afternoon. Thanks for everything you teach in your videos. I have a question I have a touch and Sew singer 628. The bulb is burn I want to replace it can you help me how to do it please. Thank you .

[@rgraz4929]

Awesome video! Thanks. I have no experience and have a Singer 252. What's the reason for the upper thread getting wound in the bobbin spool and seizing it? I fiddled with so many things through trial and error and managed to fix the issue, but I have no idea what the solution was. I'm looking at my current stich and the bottom thread is a straight line, so bottom tension is too tight. My upper is set on 3.5. Thx.

[@claytonlemieux4090]

I have an old Sear Kenmore zigzag automatic from around early 1950 that was my late Mother can I buy new disks and spring for the tension

[@nbkifph]

Extremely informative video, thank you.

[@raystomberski4480]

Thanks again great videos

[@thomasgronek6469]

On all singer machines I've seen, the thumbscrew that holds the needle in, has a kerf from front to back (it is between the thumb and index finger when you grab the screw to tighten or loosen it). Why is it there ? Many thanks for the video.

[@EstherLugeno-i6u]

Thanks for sharing your a great person,,god bless you

[@bertodazoroselle8404]

I hope you make a video for Singer 878

[@lindavaske8865]

Will make a video on installing a new tension on singer 329K please and thank you

[@cocasio7190]

Thank you so much for sharing all those tips! I liked to see a Singer Vintage sewing machine. Blessings

[@get2craft]

What kind of thread is ok to use in the Singer HD and other modern machines? I do sewing on paper (for paper crafts) and since it's only for decoration, I don't really care of the quality of thread. However, I don't want to damage my machine or end up having tension issues. What thread should I use and what thread to stay away from? I just got a few spools of thread at Goodwill. How to check if they're ok to use in my sewing machine?

[@gentelmenschannel5028]

Question which machine do you prefer ? Janome or Singer ?

[@alexishigdon8465]

Terrific! Thank you!

[@rjj2316]

Very good video! Thank you!!

[@johnmay5341]

I’ve had my machine was cleaned last weekend. Would you. Know anything about Viking designer 1. My sensor on bobbin not letting me know when it’s near empty anymore.

[@margaretnash7299]

I have a brother Festival 461…I hear a cracking sound…please help…I love your videos thanks

[@youaxeng]

Thank-you

[@barbaraferron7994]

Today my machine suddenly lost tension. It remained set at 4 but the upper thread acted like 0 tension on it. Threading this machine is like the newer machine you showed. The tension discs are hidden so I can't see if maybe somehow the thread is not going through them. It may be just a coincidence but earlier in the day the thing that disconnects the needle for winding a bobbin failed to disconnect the needle. I sewed for over an hour after that with little problems except that the fabric I was sewing was very stretchy and delicate and when I let the needle get to close to the edge a few times the fabric got eaten by the plate so maybe that contributed to the tension problem.

[@ZortmanClan]

I have a metal bobbin case. Can I use a plastic bobbin?

[@daphneblake7889]

What class bobbin does an old Elna Supermatic use (with the drop in cams wheels) The bobbin looks like a type 15 on one side but rounded on the other.

[@velvetstitching3631]

What thread would you suggest? Coats and Clark? (I have bought this thread from fabric store and from Walmart.)

[@abnews4897]

Amazing.

[@andrewsanders5774]

I need some help! I have a brother LS-2125i and i am sewing a continuous loop in 2in polyester webbing. I have tried every setting from 0-9, then made small adjustments to the bobbin tension. No matter what i do i have loose bottom threads. It is better when i have the tension wheel set on 9 and have the bobbin tension fairly tight (bobbin takes a little force to lower when holding the thread). Is there anyway to add more tension to the top theead betond the tension wheel

[@velvetstitching3631]

My Singer Quantum 9910 zig-zag is puckering on top, and skipping stitches (going to a straight stitch). The bobbin thread is pulling upper thread through to the bottom. I have never replaced the bobbin holder - should I replace it or try to adjust the tension? My last major project was my daughter's wedding gown - heavy sequin fabric. My son (a fiber optic splicer / and mechanic/machinist took the machine apart and cleaned it and oiled it) but my stitching is still not good. My specialty stitches don't work properly either. HELP!

[@sarahgobrecht1197]

I have a question about the on off switch on a vintage kenmore. I have a zigzag Kenmore model 231. It has the power switch on base of right corner. It doesn’t stop the current from flowing …it’s on all the time that it’s plugged in. Can that be fixed or replaced?

[@ronmcbride2700]

Could you give me an idea on how to adjust that upper tension mechanism

[@ronmcbride2700]

No big deal just like to be thorough

[@lisazeiner397]

I have a janome memory craft 9700 with tension issues. The top thread isn't holding the bottom thread. No matter what number I set the tension to it doesn't make perfect stitches. I've made sure the needle is new, the thread is new, it is threaded correctly.

[@ethanmcendarfer48]

God bless you!

[@germangirl0613]

Hello, I cleaned, oiled, and set timing (I think) correctly. However, my Elna 7000 is just not stitching at all. Plz help!

[@anaghajoshi8195]

How can i replace the tenstion assembly on singer 2517 model? Thread take up spring is broken. Thank you

[@patriciapratt6704]

Hi My name is Pat Im from the East Midlands Leicestershire UK I have been watching youre five repare vids .I have fixed three of my machines but the last one is making me scratch my head .,I have tried everything and I cant get the tension right .could it possibly. be that the needle is wrong,I would value youre imput ,if you could give it . Many Thanks for all youre help..

[@33hbird]

is the takeup lever and needle position fixed, or is that something that can get out of time as well???

[@schlass265]

Do all machine require the same amount of tension? I.e can I fill a bobbin on machine A and use it on machine B?

[@rhondamercado7527]

What parts do you order for the new home machine?

[@kathysammy668]

Hi Wes cant get a proper straight stitch on my singer simple model 3221

[@tcap7917]

excellent

[@JunieVM]

Thanks for this video, I have a Singer 5805C which I left in my Mom in law for almost 10 years, now as I'm about to use it I found out that the Bobbin winder is gone, maybe someone tried to repair the unit but forgot to put al things up. Do you happen to have an extra or part lying around that you can sell? I tried searching online but it's out of stock. Regards, Junie

[@patriciaannperkins9192]

My Heavy Duty Singer is making nests underneath but it's on the highest tension, no. 9. How do i adjust it?