{"product_id":"ttg","title":"Stitch It Tajima Thread Tension Gauge","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"smp21 mid\"\u003eStitch It Tajima Thread Tension Gauge\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTajima thread tension gauge tool enables embroiderers to measure and adjust top thread tension on both commercial and home machines. The tension gauge is hooked to the top thread from the presser foot and by pulling on the thread the embroiderer can determine the tension the embroidery machine is exerting on the thread. The embroiderer can then adjust top tension until the desired level of embroidery thread tension has been attained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMadeira Rayon thread usually should run between 110-125 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMadeira Polyester thread usually should run between 115-130 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use an Upper Thread Tension Gauge\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake the guesswork out of setting thread tensions. Using thread tension gauges makes it easy to adjust both bobbin and upper tensions. It's quick, easy and will help you eliminate unsightly bobbin thread showing on top, looping top stitches and thread breaks. Your embroidery will look its best with consistent, balanced thread tensions. Here's how to use a top embroidery thread tension gauge to take the tension out of setting tensions!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstructions for Use:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003ePull approximately 6 inches of thread through the needle and presser foot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrap the thread around the gauge hook (sometimes it's necessary to wrap it several times so it won't slip).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSteadily pull the gauge towards you with the window of the barrel facing up.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAs you pull, take note of the reading. These represent tension readings in grams. Polyester threads require higher tensions than Rayon. Polyester tensions 120 to 150 grams. Rayon tensions 100 to 120 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjust your machine main tension knob until you get the desired reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOnce you have adjusted your thread tensions, it's always a good idea to run tests.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst run the fill stitch test pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf 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).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProper tensions for satin stitches should reveal 1\/3 bobbin and 2\/3 top thread color on the underside of the embroidery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: 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 tension is too tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop thread tensions may vary up or down by as much as 5 to 10 gf.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRayon #40: 150gf\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolyneon #40: 170gf\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMetallic #40-50: 170gf\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolyester CR #40: 125gf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stitch It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46689079853277,"sku":"TTG","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/1_4e31ea9a-ac60-4d0b-9095-b2d288344d45.jpg?v=1774883769","url":"https:\/\/sewingmachinesplus.com\/products\/ttg","provider":"Sewingmachinesplus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}