Tension lesson on Juki DDL series lockstitch sewing machine.

This lesson shows common tension problems and fixes. We also show some minor tension adjustments. We used a Juki DDL-8100e for this demonstration.

[@helenbryan1752]

What a difference this video made! I didn't know I had to make such drastic turns to set the tension. Thank you.

[@PapaStitch]

Ty so much!!! I purchased a brand new Juki and I’ve had nothing but problems since I started using it because I was unaware of the top and bottom adjustments. This has clarified everything and resolved my problems. Now my brand new sewing machine is working like a brand new sewing machine thanks to you. God bless

[@mikesapp3241]

I’m fixing to throw my Singer 4423 in the lake it’s jamming trash. I want a Juki lock stick and it’s gotta be easier to keep running than a plastic bobbin singer

[@modernaccountant]

This has helped me so much today. I have spent hours fixing the tension on the heavy thread for denim. I did not know how to sort out the tension. Very well explained. I was so happy it worked like a dream once I sorted the bobbin out and the tension on the machine. I have the Juki 8000a (I only had it for two weeks). I love it.

[@dmmdmm5435]

Good zoom on that camera. Good explanation of all the subtleties of tension problems. Thank you ! These instructions apply to all my machines. juki LZH-1290, Juki 5550, consew 227, sailrite lsz-1, cowboy 3200. Although the JUKI-LZH-1290 is a real problem child, it's real sensitive to changes regarding material thickness, density, stitch length and width. Constant tension fiddling on that one machine.

[@dissonancestore5388]

This was the most helpful video on KZbin to fix my bobbin tension every video suggested it was the bobbin container when it was actually just needing a couple turns on the wheel tension 👍👍

[@SandiHagan]

Once again you saved the day. I'm getting better at this tension all the time. When you said from zero tension turn the dial ten times, it just clicked in my head, I need to turn the dial more than a quarter turn every test row. And the very next line I had perfect stitches. Thank you!

[@Sewinggold]

Happy to help.

[@steventrosiek2623]

You are such a wonderful teacher. Best on KZbin

[@Sewinggold]

I appreciate that.

[@doglovr1173]

Thank you so much. You explained the tension problem that my Juki 2000 was having. The bird nest on the botton. No tech here in the Phoenix area seems to be able to fix it. Anyway, thank you again and the examples made a big difference.

[@Sewinggold]

Happy to hear it helped.

[@mollyduggan9517]

this is the best video by FAR thank you so much

[@kateymateymusic1]

This worked absolutely perfectly on my Juki. Thankyou!

[@Sewinggold]

Happy to help!

[@margyboomgaard6286]

Hello, thanks for your video's! They are great! I purchased a juki 8700 with a jack motor without instructions. So I learned a lot from your video's. I try to stitch with 3 layers. Cotton, basting and cotton again. Try to make a quilt. But when i stitch the 3 layers, the top layer is moving to me. The pressurefoot is pushing on the top layer. how can I avoid that? Is there a video where I can see that and to learn how to stitch correct?

[@lisag1283]

Thank you so much for these video's. After making the call today and getting some more helpful information, i finally made the purchase of the ddl 8700. I can not wait.

[@Sewinggold]

Thank you Lisa. Your Juki is shipping today!

[@eddielamont9085]

Great video.., I have a console industrial model number 7360 R .I am sewing basic denim... My needle keeps breaking!! It works fine on other material.. But as soon as I get some denim under there like a hem, etc, the needle breaks Now I am using Organ Needles, 110/18. DB x 1. What is the strongest needle that I could possibly use???

[@ArtBrain]

I've read several posts about people having fine tension sewing forward, but thread breakages when reversing. Is that a tension problem or something else? Could you and your expert mechanic address that in another video? Thanks to you both for the information.

[@claram6489]

Thanks for the video!How do you adjust the BOBBIN tension to make sure it is not too loose or too tight? what's the rule of thumb ?

[@miubhoh1596]

Thank you! It was very helpful

[@joseaballe4422]

If you are used to the old metal traditional sewing machines, solving tension problems is just a matter of trial and error and you need to be patient.

[@lorettacorvin5089]

Very helpful

[@MBPQ1]

Hi I have problem when I want to free motion on this machine. As soon as I lift the pressure bar with foot up a little to be able to move fabric it stops pulling the thread from the bottom. Any suggestions?

[@JMDVENTURESINTERNATIONAL]

sir i dont have much problem if i used this presser foot the one together wity the machine.if i change the presser foot all the problem like u showed here in appear. can u make a video using other universal presser foot?

[@supernatural0948]

so what was the thread in the bobbin? was it nylon as well as something else?

[@audreyhackbarth]

Will this .machine go through straps on horse blankets?

[@jillsmith4749]

Thank you so helpful

[@Sewinggold]

No problem!

[@Jessica_Valerio]

you saved me. thank you!

[@Sewinggold]

You're welcome!

[@kimanhtran7260]

Thank you for sharing

[@Sewinggold]

You bet!

[@rachelthecraftist430]

Hi how to adjust tension for cotton spandex fabric?

[@VMDSonia]

My top thread is getting twisted upwards from the tentioner all the way back to the spool and then it propagates up and gets jammed. Any idea why I'm having this problem? (can't find any info about that kind of issue) thanks for all the other really helpful tutorials 👍

[@melbagarcia3892]

my juke ddl8700 sewing machine is working but it is very tight and now moving.

[@Alex-mm7xc]

I got a juki ddl5530N I bought it thinking I can sew through layered denim but it won’t really unless I turn the wheel by hand, anyone know what I can do?

[@jarose7396]

Watched a number of your videos...great help. I did pick up on one thing that I never knew before, that the tension disks open with the knee lift. I have to drag thread out to cut after stitching. Saw you do this on a Juki 8700 and this 8100. I have a DDL-8500. That hook next to tension adjust rises when I press the knee lift, but the tension disks do not open like yours. Always felt wrong to pull thread against needle with tension, so I pull thread out through disks first. Should mine be opening too? Thanks.

[@Sewinggold]

Yes, they should open. Your tension may not be seated far enough in the machine or the pin inside your tension assembly is missing.

[@jarose7396]

@@Sewinggold Thanks, I will check that out!

[@jarose7396]

Well, I'll be ding dang donged...you were right. I watched your other video on the tension release pin. My tension assembly was out too far and seized in place. Had a white looking grease like in your video, and it was dried up. Got everything apart, cleaned, and readjusted. Soooo much easier pulling thread now. Before I would pull it by hand else risk breaking the needle, now just move the fabric away. Thanks so much!

[@patconcubierta295]

Hello .If you change the thread, change the tension and.Needlejust saw you vid coz im newbie too?

[@benice187]

Please help me. I'm sewing thin fluffy fabrics and the machine puckers my seams. The seam seems to be wrinkled. I can't adjust the thread tension. please helpppp... juki ddl 8000a

[@bellakempski5340]

Thank you

[@Sewinggold]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@yvonnebrown3358]

Are you able to assist with a Juki 8100 where the wheel is sticking at a certain point.

[@Sewinggold]

Is it tight or locked at a certain point?

[@IEXECUTIVE]

I have a question, When sewing Denim is the bobbin tension supposed to be tight and the thread tension loose? Or do I have that wrong?

[@Sewinggold]

The bobbin tension will always feel looser then the main tension on the machine.

[@anaghakolhe9593]

I use two different bobbin cases for thin thread and thicker jeans thread. That way I never have to adjust the tension on the bobbin case.

[@Sewinggold]

A great idea!

[@angelashitindi5427]

Thanks much

[@Sewinggold]

You're welcome!

[@youaxeng]

My problem the sewing not moving the fabrics

[@peaceedache6168]

how to use the new method

[@yvonnekabera6201]

Can someone explain to me why the yarn gets out the needle all that the same? can someone tell me what to do.

[@Sewinggold]

Check to make sure you are not threading the needle right to left.

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[@shemar3572]

What if it’s the other way around?

[@renukashanmugam6706]

Can you make a video of Aari work in juki machine.

[@Sewinggold]

I believe Aari is a chainstitch like the Singer 114W. The Juki DDL-8100e is a lockstitch.

[@atifmehmood7009]

Madol name sir and is that Japan juki

[@Sewinggold]

The model in the video is a Juki DDL-8100e made in China. We stock the DDL-5550N which is made in Japan. www.sewinggold.com/J5550.html

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