Bobbin Thread Problem??

20 years ago

HELP!! When I sew a simple seam, the thread on the underside seems too loose, if I were to pull the thread, it would pull right out. I don't mess with the machine tension...I know you can get the adjustment out of whack with a small turn. I have the proper size needle. I cleaned the bobbin area, but nothing seems to help! This is an older Kenmore machine. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!!

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User
20 years ago
tighten the upper tension, about 1/8 turn ... test. Tighten again 1/8 turn, and repeat until the stitching is OK.

WRITE DOWN the setting, or take a picture of it.
luvuk
Original Author
20 years ago
Thanks for the suggestion....that just shows how little I know about the machine...I thought the upper tension was for the top thread! I appreciate your reply!
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glassquilt
20 years ago
Upper tension is for the top thread. What you're doing is balancing the two. My old Kenmore had a screw for adjustment on the bobbin case but my currant Viking does not. I've found that I have to wind the V bobbin much more slowly than I did on the old machine. Winding too fast messes up the thread tension on the plastic bobbin.
User
20 years ago
Look at the link below: it explains it ALL with pictures.

Here is a link that might be useful: Tension explained!
luvuk
Original Author
20 years ago
lazygardens thanks SO much for this link!
luvuk
Original Author
20 years ago
IT WORKED!!!! Ladies, thank you for your help. I wouldn't have messed with the upper tension on my own!!! I really need to find the manual for this machine. It's packed away!!

Thanks again!