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Sewing Machine Tension Explained (Finally, Properly)

Aug 8, 2026 · 2.2K views

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DescriptionI finally break down Sewing Machine Tension. Tension issues are the #1 reason people think they're bad at sewing, when really nobody ever actually explained what's happening inside the machine. In this video, I'm breaking down exactly how upper and lower tension work together, how to spot the difference between a tensiMore
I finally break down Sewing Machine Tension. Tension issues are the #1 reason people think they're bad at sewing, when really nobody ever actually explained what's happening inside the machine. In this video, I'm breaking down exactly how upper and lower tension work together, how to spot the difference between a tension problem and literally everything else that looks like one (needle, thread, bobbin winding, fabric weight), and how to actually fix it instead of randomly turning the dial and hoping. By the end of this you'll be able to diagnose tension issues on sight, on any machine, for good. Chapters Video starts at 00:00 What is sewing machine tension 00:51 Diagnosing common tension related problems 01:34 The Hanging Bobbin Test 02:57 Tension by Fabric Type 06:09 Recap/Outro 07:33 [ABOUT KIM DAVE] I’m a fashion designer and content creator helping you bridge the gap between digital design and physical production. My mission is to simplify the process of fashion design. [CONNECT WITH ME] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdavedesigns/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimdavedesigns Website: https://shop.kimdave.com/ #SewingTutorial #SewingMachine #LearnToSew #TensionProblems #sewingtips

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