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How to Adjust Tension

August 31, 2015 by Sewtorial

Weird puckers are a common result of tension issues. In this tutorial by Craftsy, you'll learn how to adjust tension to create smooth stitches. -Sewtorial

Proper stitch tension is an important part of creating professional looking projects. Weird puckers, knotted threads and strange loops are a common result of tension issues. In this tutorial by Bluprint, you’ll learn how to adjust tension to create smooth stitches.

Skill Level

All Levels

What You’ll Learn

  • What a straight stitch should look like with proper tension.
  • What a zigzag stitch should look like with proper tension.
  • What a serger stitch should look like with proper tension.
  • How to adjust your machine to improve the tension in your stitches.

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Filed Under: Learn to Sew, Sewing Tips & Techniques, Stitch Techniques Tagged With: stitches, tension

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