Indian Purpure Lace border

By knowing the speed of your embroidery machine, you can find out how long it will take to embroider a design.
To use the embroidery calculator, click on the number of stitches in the product description.

Size: 135.7x234.8mm (5.34x9.24"), Stitches: 32748
Formats: .dst, .jef, .pec, .vip, .hus, .pes, .exp, .sew, .dat, .vp3, art

Thread tension in machine embroidery

Proper thread tension is the key to a successful embroidery project. It exerts a direct influence on the path of the thread through the machine, into the hook area during embroidery. This, in turn, ensures that the stitches are not shifted on the fabric.

That is why it is so important to adjust the correct thread tension. If, for example, it is larger, the lower thread extends to the front of the product and is visible above the stitches. Conversely, if the tension is too low, there will be unnecessary loops in the lower thread region.

There is question how to adjust correct tension of a thread? There are two possible options. You can learn to do this yourself, and remember from the personal experience the coefficient of tension for each type of thread. The second option is to use a specially created accessory for this.

For example, the machine manufacturer Tajima offers a special sensor for setting the tension of the upper thread. For the measurement, follow the instructions from the manufacturer.

The following coefficients can be considered valid values:

~ For viscose yarn: 100-130 g

~ For polyester - 110-150 g

For the lower thread tension there is also an appropriate control sensor. You can also check the correct thread tension manually. To do this, put the bobbin case on the palm of the left hand, and pull the thread with your right hand. The thread tension is correctly adjusted if the bobbin cap rises with the thread. Then it must descend under pressure of its own gravity. Or, if you need to lightly press your finger to lower the bobbin case.

By the way, do you know that traditionally the word FOX is used to check the correct thread tension. It is thought that when this word is embroidered, the pantograph moves in all directions. This allows you to see the shortcomings.

And finally, advice: The accumulated dirt under the embroidery spring sometimes causes insufficient tension of the thread. Therefore, check the machine for cleanliness before beginning each new embroidery project.