One of the biggest problems experienced by machine quilters is tension issues. No, I'm not talking about headaches that cause you physical pain; I'm talking about thread tension. Though sometimes thread tension does seem to lead to physical headaches too!
Threads magazine has published a fantastic video that shows exactly what is happening when your machine takes a stitch. Check it out:
Threads magazine has published a fantastic video that shows exactly what is happening when your machine takes a stitch. Check it out:
Okay, so now you know how the machine makes a stitch. So much is happening at amazing speeds! My straight stitch machine can sew at 1500 stitches per minute. That's 25 stitches a second!
You also saw how the two threads meet perfectly right where the two pieces of fabric meet. The video shows perfect thread tension. But what if you have your top thread showing on the bottom of your quilt? Or your thread breaks? Or any number of issues?
Well, I've put together a tension issues flowchart that will hopefully give you some tips on how to solve your own tension issues. I hope you find it helpful!
You also saw how the two threads meet perfectly right where the two pieces of fabric meet. The video shows perfect thread tension. But what if you have your top thread showing on the bottom of your quilt? Or your thread breaks? Or any number of issues?
Well, I've put together a tension issues flowchart that will hopefully give you some tips on how to solve your own tension issues. I hope you find it helpful!
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