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embroidery machine tension

traci.gravelle

04-12-2008

Re: embroidery machine tension

Wayne Hines

04-13-2008

Re: embroidery machine tension

traci.gravelle

04-13-2008

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Posted by on April 12, 2008, 10:18 pm

Hi-

This may be a really simple fix/question but I don't know much about
sewing machine repairs/maintenance. I don't trust the place I bought
my machine as I feel they'll say anything to get me to pay for
repairs..

I have a Babylock Esante which I love and use for embroidery. Lately
when I am using the fonts-such as when I am personalizing something-it
seems that the tension is off. I have to set it all the way down to a
2.8 from the 4.0 tension default at times. This is happening suddenly-
never had to adjust this before.

Is this something that can be fixed and is it expensive? Is this just
a regular maintenance issue that can simply be adjusted during a tune-
up?

I appreciate any help! Thanks so much :)

Posted by Wayne Hines on April 13, 2008, 5:53 am

On Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:18:30 UTC, traci.gravelle@gmail.com wrote:

> I have a Babylock Esante which I love and use for embroidery. Lately

> when I am using the fonts-such as when I am personalizing something-it

> seems that the tension is off. I have to set it all the way down to a

> 2.8 from the 4.0 tension default at times. This is happening suddenly-

> never had to adjust this before.

> Is this something that can be fixed and is it expensive? Is this just

> a regular maintenance issue that can simply be adjusted during a tune-

> up?

I don't know about the Esante, but many sewing/embroidery machines
automagically reduce the tension when you switch from sewing to
embroidery mode. 2.8 sounds about right, depending on the fabric,
stabilizer and design.

It could be that some lint has become lodged under the bobbin tension
spring. Try cleaning it with some unwaxed dental floss dipped in 99%
rubbing alcohol.

gwh

--

Posted by on April 13, 2008, 6:41 pm

Thanks for the advice.

I basically sew the same type of thing over and over and a 4.0 tension
setting used to be just fine. Doesn't seem right to suddenly need as
low as 2.8. I will try what you said with the bobbin tension
spring. That very well could be it.

Thanks again--

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