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Need help with sewing machine tension

10 years ago

I have a 'vintage' 1970's Kenmore model 1560. I can sew most fabrics with no tension issues until I start on heavy material. Can't sew on denim. Am trying to make tote bags from plasticisied (sp?) Birdseed and cat food bags and the bobbin thread just gathers into hugh clump after 1/2 inch. Have cleaned and dusted, read the manual with no success. Am using size 16 needle and heavy duty thread. The machine isn't industrial but is supposed to be able to sew through at least 4 layers of denim. Have checked all 3 tensioners. What am I missing????? Thanks


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