Why is my sewing machine 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. By tightening the top tension, the loops will stop, but the added tension may cause breakage, especially with sensitive threads.
What should tension be set on sewing machine?
The dial settings run from 0 to 9, so 4.5 is generally the ‘default’ position for normal straight-stitch sewing. This should be suitable for most fabrics. If you are doing a zig-zag stitch, or another stitch that has width, then you may find that the bobbin thread is pulled through to the top.
Why is the bottom stitch on my sewing machine loose?
Thread tension
Another reason you may experience loose stitches is that the thread tension may be low and may not be tight enough to hold these threads tighter to the fabric. When you experience loose thread, you should readjust your tension to see if it is close enough to stop the loose stitches.
What causes bobbin thread to bunch up?
Bobbin Thread Tangling
The bobbin keeps pulling and jamming collecting a lot of thread beneath your fabric. There are several culprits for this ranging from a dull needle, improper threading or tension. The tension in both your upper and bobbin threads need to be even. The bobbin could also be placed incorrectly.
How do you tell if your bobbin tension is off?
The thread should unwind just slightly and the bobbin case should drop an inch or two. If the thread unwinds without resistance and the case slips to the floor, your bobbin tension is too loose. If the bobbin case doesn’t budge, your bobbin tension is too tight.
When should I adjust the tension on my sewing machine?
When lower tension is too loose (or upper tension is too tight), knot is visible on right side (left). When upper tension is too loose (or lower tension is too tight), knot is visible on wrong side (right). Tensions can still need adjustment even if they’re balanced.
What tension should I use for stretchy fabric?
For a stretchy fabric, it would be best if you set the upper tension level between 3-4. This adjustment is also a neutral level of tension setting. Step 5: Now, after you have attached the correct needle, stitch type, and tension setting, it is time to test the final stitch on your fabric.
How do you increase upper thread tension?
Turn the thread tension dial clockwise to tighten the upper thread tension. If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension.
How do you fix the bobbin tension on a Singer sewing machine?
Place a small screwdriver on the head of the screw on the side of the bobbin case. Turn very slightly clockwise to increase the tension on the Singer bobbin. Turn slightly counterclockwise to decrease the bobbin tension.
Why is my bottom stitch not straight?
If your thread is pulled tight on the underside and not forming an even stitch then (counter-intuitively) it’s usually the top thread tension that’s wrong. Sometimes very lightweight fabrics such as sheers can get dragged down into the machine so it’s a good idea to use a straight stitch plate.