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Genuine Tajima Upper Thread Tension Gauge
Measure the top thread tension on your home or commercial embroidery machine with the Tajima thread tension gauge – and then use the measurement to guide any adjustments you may need to the tension.
This upper thread tension gauge is a great tool for finding and setting consistent thread tensions on your top threads!
To Use This Item:
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- Firstly make sure your bobbin thread tension is set correctly
- Pull around 15cm of thread through needle
- Wrap the thread around the gauge hook (you may even need to use a slip knot so that the thread doesn’t pull off the hook)
- Pull the gauge towards you with the numbers facing up
- As you pull, take note of the reading as this is the tension reading in grams. Polyester tension should be 120-150 grams and Rayon should be 100-120 grams.
- Adjust the main tension knob until you get the correct reading.
Once you have adjusted your thread tensions, it’s always a good idea to run a test design that has a fill and satin stitch.
- Proper tensions for satin stitches should reveal 1/3 bobbin and 2/3 top thread colour on the underside of the embroidery.
- If you experience any top stitch looping, slowly tighten the main upper tension knob until this looping goes away (looping can also occur if your bobbin tension is too tight).
Note: Too much bobbin showing on the underside and/or showing on the topside usually means either the bobbin tension is too loose or the top thread is too tight.
Tajima Code 912500110000
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