Singer 3116 Simple "correct tension thread different materials" Questions

correct? Make sure bobbin thread is in the tension correctly, check the top thread spool and make sure thread is not caught around it, if you have a manual top tension make sure that is set correctly.

...tension on the needle thread to pull the bobbin thread. This is easily corrected by rethreading the machine, following the threading path carefully and making sure the thread is fully engaged in the ...

correct this Hi! Here are two things to check that generally cause problems like this: 1. Check that you're threading the machine correctly, especially the take-up lever. 2. It may be that you need to

...correct.
Start out with the top tension set at the midway point then tweak it from there. If the bobbin thread is pulling to the top, the top tension is too tight. If the top thread is pulling to ...

correct stitch top and bottom. Be sure presser foot (embroidery foot) is fully lowered or tension discs will not fully mate. There should be notable difference in tension with foot up verses foot down

...tension settings. It helps if you make notes of the correct settings on that material for the next time. Start a sample notebook, for the different materials you might use with tension settings for ...

tension is correct - simply sew-off using two different colours of the same thread, preferably using the widest zig-zag/satin stitch - the bobbin thread should only show below the material and the top

...thread thickness being used. one setting is not the same for different materials and threads. correct tension is when the upper and lower threads are meeting in the centre of the material being

...correct type of needle? have a word with your needle supplier and explain the problem. Different threads and different thickness material need different top and bottom tension adjustments. Can I ...

...correct Sounds like the tensions are loose. BUT, before changing the tensions do this:

Remove all the thread from the machine.
ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and rethread from the beginning. ...