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Why is my bobbin tension so loose?
If you’re experiencing difficulty with tensioning your machine, it might be that your bobbin tension is too loose (or, less frequently, too tight). To tighten your bobbin tension, turn the tiny screw on the bobbin case a smidgen clockwise. To loosen bobbin tension, turn the screw counterclockwise.
Why is the bottom stitch on my sewing machine loose?
Probable Causes: – Top or bobbin thread is not set correctly. – Make sure that you are using a bobbin designed for this machine. …
Why is my thread looping underneath?
A: Looping on the underside, or back of the fabric, means the top tension is too loose compared to the bobbin tension, so the bobbin thread is pulling too much top thread underneath. In this case, it might be necessary to loosen both the bobbin tension AND the top tension.
Why does my thread bunch up underneath?
Your Thread Tension Is Too Tight Sewing machine manufacturers suggest that you don’t mess with your bobbin thread tension too much, but you should adjust your upper thread tension if you keep getting bunched up thread underneath your fabric. If your tension is too tight, it can pull your thread and break it.
How do you tighten the bottom stitch on a sewing machine?
You should see a small screw on the flat/closed side of the bobbin case. Turning the screw a tiny bit counterclockwise will loosen the bobbin tension; turning it clockwise will tighten the tension.
Why is my bobbin thread loopy?
A: Looping on the underside, or back of the fabric, means the top tension is too loose compared to the bobbin tension, so the bobbin thread is pulling too much top thread underneath. By tightening the top tension, the loops will stop, but the added tension may cause breakage, especially with sensitive threads.
Why is my thread getting tangled in the bobbin?
If your sewing machine thread is not properly threaded, the bobbin thread won’t be pulled up into the fabric the way it needs to be. Occasionally the upper thread can catch on a moving part or get stuck, which impedes the easy flow of thread through the needle, creating a tangle.