Perfect Tension

Sewing machines are a wonderful tool but knowing how to adjust tension is vital for creating perfect stitches. Tension on some newer machines is somewhat regulated by the onboard computer. Older or lower price [point machines may be more greatly affected by changes in fabric thickness, thread size, stitch styles or types of stitching (ie piecing vs. free motion quilting) Let's dig into the specifics of how to analyze/diagnose tension issues and the various steps to take to rectify thread tension for the balance needed for stitch integrity in our quilting.