07/062012
07/062012
Determining Proper Tension
A sewing machine creates stitches by interlocking the bobbin thread with the needle thread. When the needle goes down into your fabric, a hook catches the needle thread and wraps the bobbin thread around it creating what's called a lockstitch.
When your sewing machine's tension is out of balance, the result will be weak seams that are loose or pucker, and thread that breaks. It's not pretty.
If you don't feel comfortable making these precise adjustments, call your dealer. Bring in your machine and have your dealer walk you through it. Next time, you can do it yourself.
