![]() ![]() Ideal tension results in stitches that look the same on the top and back of the quilt. You will put your presser foot in the raised position to adjust your tension but lower it to sew. Oil your machine as recommended by your dealer or manufacturer.įinally, pay attention to your presser foot. Always brush lint out of your machine don’t blow it into the machine. Also use a brush or pipe cleaner to remove lint from your bobbin race and around your feed dogs. Second, set yourself up for success by making sure you have a fresh needle in your machine and that it is oriented correctly for your machine. This is the tension as set by the discs on the front of the machine that affects the needle thread. If you are working on a longarm machine or an industrial sit down machine, your bobbin tension can also be adjusted, but, to avoid muddied waters, we will focus on top tension here. So, how do we replace fear with confidence when it comes to sewing machine tension for free motion quilting? Let me show you, Rockstar!įirst, this article is about adjusting the top tension only. I think we all know that properly adjusted tension is an important part of successful free motion quilting, but it often feels like a “thorn in the flesh.” It’s a true double edged sword– being the secret to gorgeous FMQ when perfectly balanced, but diminishing gorgeous motifs when out of whack. Just the word alone may be enough to send shivers up your spine or make you tense your neck. ![]() She is passionate about being your guide on the journey to quilting with confidence! She loves creating a quilting community where you can make new friends and learn the skills to finish your own quilts. HollyAnne is an Aurifil Artisan Alumni and a member of our incredible team of certified Aurifilosphers. Today we are excited to have Aurifilosopher HollyAnne Knight of String & Story here to demystify Sewing Machine Tension for your free motion quilting.
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