How to deal with incorrect thread tension
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Hi 18 inch doll clothes designers,
So you’ve got a Liberty Jane pattern downloaded, but you’re having problems with thread tension, right? In this video you’ll learn how to deal with incorrect thread tension on your sewing machine. This shouldn’t be a problem too much, but when it is, you’ll want to know how to deal with it. Remember, if you want to make amazing 18 inch doll clothes for your American Girl Doll, you’ll need to practice a lot, and learn all you can…
Ps. Don’t forget, we have free patterns, so there is no reason to not give them a try!
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Thread you machine with the Pressure Foot Up! Hold thread with your finger against the machine and draw the thread along the guides. It’s like flossing you need to get into the grooves and tension dial. Your Tension Dial should be set at 4 to 5 as stated in your Machine Manual. This Dial is For The Top Tension Only. The film is Absolutely Wrong in her information.
The Stitch Length Dial should be set at 2.5 mm for normal sewing, top stitch at 3.0 and gathering at 4.0. The only time you need to adjust your bobbin tension is when you pull the tread and there is no taunt. This is Very Rare.
The bobbin adjustment is the screw on the bobbin case or if you have a top load where the bobbin sits. This is moved 1/16th of an inch to the right for tight and left to loosen. This is so rare. Tension problems are from bad threading, dull needles and using a non ball boint needle on knits.