Want to know if your machine is in tension? Today, I have 2 ways you can check! When you're machine is not in tension, you may get thread bunching under your fabric or your machine may not even make a stitch. Read below to learn how to check your needle thread tension and bobbin thread tension.


Once your machine has been completely threaded, lower your presser foot, and give your needle thread a light tug. If your needle thread is in tension, your thread shouldn't have much give at all.

Once you pull your bobbin thread through the stitch plate, you can see if your bobbin thread is in tension. If you have a top loading bobbin, you should be able to look through the plastic window. You'll know your bobbin is in tension if your thread cuts right through the middle.


Above is a picture of a bobbin that is NOT in tension. If you don't see your bobbin thread cutting across the top, check your manual to be sure you are inserting the bobbin correctly.

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