Mini Sewing Machine Thread Tension Adjustment | THIS is the proper way to do it!
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- In this Mini Sewing Machine thread tension adjustment tutorial, I show you exactly how to balance your sewing threads to get perfect stitches every time.
The instructions that came with my KPCB Mini Sewing Machine were not very helpful. Neither are 99% of the thread tension adjustment videos out there. So in this beginner sewing tutorial though, I walk you through not only HOW to adjust the thread tension on your mini sewing machine, but also WHY we do what we do.
In this way, you will develop a thorough understanding of how the mini sewing machine (or any sewing machine for that matter!) sews the stitches. And once you have this knowledge, it becomes super easy to adjust the thread tension for any sewing project that you plan to undertake.
Using a sewing machine can appear to be a daunting task for beginners . And if you encounter problems like imperfect or bunched-up stitches, it can feel all the more frustrating.
Remember - sewing is a journey, not a destination.The most important thing is to have fun while sewing and just roll with the mistakes and imperfections.
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My thread is stucking while stitching in bobbins help me out
Glad i came across this video. Thoroughly explained and demonstrated. I'll try to adjust tension hopefully i'll be able to use my mini sewing machine. Thanks
I'm so glad you found this useful. Do let me know how you get on! x
I have the unbranded mini sewing machine and I finally figured out how to use it I just needed to fix the tension thank you🥰
You teach so well
I’m happy I meet your videos at this early stage of my sewing journey ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ahh thank you so much for your kind words 😊 what would you like to sew eventually? xx
Looking forward to more videos from you
I’m sewing right now with my mini sewing machine as we chat but my upper thread keeps coming out of the needle tho I have adjusted the tension 😭😭.
It’s frustrating me so bad
Pls help me fix this
Please use a high quality thread and download the mini sewing machine checklist from the description.
V nicely explained the problem n solution. Great work.
Very helpful indeed, thank-you.
Wow I'm addicted to your videos
what such beautiful explanation!, I am not new with sawing machine but that is the first time l saw a so clear fantastic explanation of how to spot which side of the thread it needs to be adjusted.Excellent! Bravissima
Thank you!! This means so much!! xx
This was SO HELPFUL..I watched another video of yours too & that also made it so we could use this machine properly ( its for my granddaughter) THANKS SO MUCH
So glad I could help! I had initially bought it for my daughters too but ended up falling in love with it! Wishing you many lovely crafty moments with your granddaughter 💖
Very nice tip for beginners
Thank you, this is very helpful!
My threads keeps pulling off why
Very well explained
very informative. thanks
You're welcome :D
i love your videos, they are so helpful! subscribed!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
What sewing machine do you use? xx
@@OoniCrafts I am very new to sewing with a sewing machine, and just unboxed my new Brother LX3817 on Friday - it is not mini, but your lesson was still applicable, as my first seams had these tension problems you described! Was watching tutorials with someone who has a new Sunbeam SB08K - we watched several of your videos and learned a lot!!
Very helpful...thank you kindly.......new subbie
Hello! Thanks for your lovely comment. Do let me know if you would like to see any particular kind of projects x
You are very good person 😘
very informative. can younalso make a vlog about why mini sewing machine becamen so slow/tough, like a machine needs oiling. thanks
Great suggestion! I've noted it down thanks x
Thank you so much...
Thank you.
It's a really helpful, easy to follow video. My tension needle came off and now not getting fixed. It's just too lose and won't screw in. Can you please guide how to fix it?
thanks 😮
Thanks very much 💕
I just bought a new machine just like that one and I don't know how to use so I got stuck and you help me
My thread won't be sewn through the fabric after I accidentally messed with the tension knob! Everytime I try to sew the thread is immediately pulled through. Any advice?
Same!
Wonderful video. Just what I needed. Can you show how to make button holes using this mini sewing machine? Thank you
Thanks. You can't make button holes with this machine I'm afraid x
Hey I loved ur channel , I got this machine a few days back and then it worked well , however second time it was not switching I tried the scissor trick and I was able to get a stict a few but it's no getting stuck ,unable to used it ,please help
Do you know if I can use two needles in this portable machine? I'm thinking about buying some. ❤️
This is very helpful. Thanks!
Happy to help!
I wanted to ask. Do you oil your mini sewing machine and if you do where exactly do you put the oil?
Can you please tell me how many rotates should i do to my tension to get the good stitches??
Thanks
Hope it helps! xx
Ahh I see now why my spandex cloth keeps jamming my mini sewing machine lol. Felt like an absolute noob. Which I am. Thank you for the video :)
Hi Denzel
I'm so glad this helped you!
yes please never use stretchy fabrics with the mini sewing machine, you will just be disappointed.
if you do want to sew spandex , you need a sewing machine with some kind of a stretch stitch.
usually these are zigzag stitches or overlock stitches as well as my favourite the triple stretch stitch.
obviously the machines that have all these stitches are more expensive than the mini sewing machine
i do plan to invest in one because i sold my two big sewing machines a few months ago due to lack of space. however i do miss sewing some projects which the mini sewing machine simply cannot handle.
are you planning on investing in any other machine and if yes what a brand are you looking at?
Thank you for the detailed reply. I mostly use sewing for my 6 inch figurine clothing so I don't really mind manually sewing and the standard sized sewing machine probably won't do so well.
Very useful 👍🏻
Thanks A Lot 👍🏻
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Which is the correct position of tension? how many rotates should i do to get crt stitches?
I just found a brand new mini sewing machine at Goodwill yesterday for five dollars but the tension knob for some reason was removed and I need to figure out how to put it back together. From what I can see the two washers go on first with the little holes to put on the tab and then the spring goes over the shaft of the tension knob; is that correct?
Hey should I buy this machine pls reply or should I buy basic pedal operated one like usha
CAN I USE TEX 27 3 PLY POLYSTER THREAD WITH THIS MACHINE ???
Great tutorial. I just bought the mini and was struggling to understand how to set the thread tension with that deal as it seems super tight.
I have question though, after sewing something, how do I secure the end of the fabric so the threat doesn't just undo?
I can keep going beyond the fabric to tease out some thread from the top spool but the one under the lid seems to end as soon as I go beyond the fabric and I don't know how to sew it off so it's sealed.
I'm currently just folding a square piece of fabric over and sewing the two sides together to leave one end of the square open to use as a dust cover for cameras I have permanently set up.
czcams.com/video/97vTdCxBaQ0/video.html this video helps, she shows how to use it plus how to lock the stitch :))
Is there a way to fix the thread tangling around the thread take up lever? I can only sew about 8 stitches max then the thread gets tangled around the lever and pops.
Could it be popping out from between the tension discs as you sew? Keep a close eye on that and check. When that happens, it gets tangled around the lever. If that's the case, sew slowly.
Hey please help me out I rotated my mini sewing machine's tension knob several times now its stitching, it looks like all the stitches are so in contracted form
Hello, why are my stitches still loose at the bottom no matter how tight or loosely i adjust the tension disk?
Hi..how cani fix my mini sewing machine the cloth press ing bar is keep on loosing..i already dis assemble my sewing machine countless times.
Hello, my sewing machine is not working with some of the fabrics like light denim, is there a way to fix this?
Hi
thanks for your query.
How many layers are you trying to stitch please? This is a very small machine and will struggle with more than 2 denim layers. There is a hack for sewing thicker layers that I posted in this video:
czcams.com/video/33h1L5FVnn4/video.html
But if you are trying to hem jeans, remember that there are several layers at the seam and I doubt you will be able to sew through all of them. You will need a heavyweight sewing machine to do that.
Hope this helps x
Hi! I already watched this video and also some of your videos with regards to stitching. My problem is, I can't fix the tension knob of my mini sewing machine. I already watched your videos and followed your tips, but when I start sewing, the bottom stitch is always loose. Hope you can answer. Thank you.
Hi Patricia, thanks for reaching out.
What thread are you using?
@@OoniCrafts I don't know what kind of thread I was using. Can a low quality thread affects the stitching? I'm really desperate to stitch, but the bottom part is always loose.
I have the same problem ☹️
Hi Patricia, YES low quality thread is the main culprit! Please switch to high quality branded thread.
Please do watch this!
👇👇👇
czcams.com/video/N1cXsZISszE/video.html
Mabel please watch this 👇👇👇
czcams.com/video/N1cXsZISszE/video.html
Hi
My machine not swinging which means both ssides stitches not coming if removing cloth stitches comes properly what to do.. Help me
I have a similar one and can’t shirr what do I do about it?
Hi! Can I Ask About my Presser foot lever for its not working, I mean it does make the presser foot up but it doesnt KEEP the presser foot STAY upside
The machine is faulty. Please return it for a refund.
Can I sew a T-shirt with this machine? Like make the length of the shirt shorter
Why no stitching whenever I sew on thick jean hem at the seam ? Any solution or trick ?
Hi Stuka,
It's only a little machine not designed for sewing very heavy fabric.
When you hem jeans , there are at least 5 layers of denim at the seams. I don't think this machine can cope to be honest, it's just not designed to do that kind of sewing.
I'll see if i can work it out. If I do, i'll definitely post a video here.
I saw the thumbnail
I did exactly what you said not to do and I cant fix it 🙂 Im gonna watch this video and hope it helps me
Needle is not moving inthis machine wt to do for that
how about when you gonna start to sew, the thread on the needle is always pulling out. what should i do?
Hi
Thanks for your comment. I will make a video about this soon, watch out! xx
Yesyes having the same problem now
Pamela and Jo, you must keep a long enough tail of thread after you pass it through the eye of the needle. Pass around 8 to 10 inches of thread through the eye before beginner to sew x
When i start to sew some how the thread keeps escaping from the needle.. i have no idea what's wrong..
It was working fine just a sec ago..really appalled right now:/
Mam can you please explain what to do if stitches are not forming just the thread is tunning
Hi Ooni Crafts, I just bought recently almost the same mini sewing machine, is it normal to have a smell of exhausted machine for about 20 minutes of using it?
Hi Cris, no that doesn't sound right at all!
@@OoniCrafts oh my, not quite sure of the issue but will take an eye for that. Thank you so kuch for your the info. +sub
Cris keep the speed low and good luck! xx
Hello there I'm struggling to use my mini sewing machine
Hi i took out the knob and now when i try to put it back it pops out and my stiching is good on top but then on the bottom its not tight
Hi Lisa,
You will have to open the machine up.
You will find that a hexagonal nut has fallen off inside the machine.
You will need to screw this on to the other side of knob. Only then will the tension plates engage properly.
Let me know how you get on.
Watch how to open this machine below 👇👇👇
czcams.com/video/_N6F1ehfJKs/video.html
Anyone know how to reset thread tension to factory settings
HELP. Can this sewing machine stitch a DENIM PANTS like Levis etc? Pls reply asap.
Alex, two layers should be fine. But if you are altering the length and sewing over multiple layers at the seam, it will be very difficult if not impossible.
Hi, how bout if the tension is too much i mean, we recently bought it and as i was trying it out the line is just too tight, i cannot even loosen it, any advice? Thanks!
Same query ! If you have figured it out please help me out too
Same. Just bought it. Threads so tight it breaks the needle no matter what I do.
Machine needle is not working properly, how to fix this problem? Please tell me
Maybe I have mistakenly touch the thread adjustment and now that thread attached to the needle is always broken. Can you please help me with this?
will it not sew if the needle i used has no flat edge?
Hi Kristelle, you are supposed to use the same kind of needle as recommended by the sewing machine manufacturers. This machine definitely recommends a flat-sided needle. Are you having trouble finding these? The machine comes with two needles too.
Hi my sewing machine is tension control springs outside so when repairs are method
Hi Suja, do you mean the tension spring is broken?
Yes mom please help me
Stitches create big loops i tried tightening the tension but no luck. Any advice?
Unfortunately this is a problem many users are facing. I'm trying to figure out if there is a solution. I'll post a video about this as soon as I can!
What to do when lower thread breaks??
Mam, Mine machine is running but while putting fabric my machine gets stop. Please help me out.
Just got my little sewing machine. Problem is both tensions are off and I can't get them adjusted
Have you tried using elastic thread with this machine? Planning to stitch smock top using this machine. 🙏
Hi yes, I used it in this video, check it out: czcams.com/video/iz7X-rm9QmU/video.html
Hi mam. Good and informative video. One week back I purchase a new Adonai mini sewing machine. Please be give a solution to my problem. That was the wound won't be ejected automatically by pressing for winding the bobbin. Now what can I do. Please let me out of this problem. Please.......please.........because all of of my stitching work is in pending.
Hi Hari,
Do you mean to say that the bobbin winding spindle is not popping out? Have you followed the instructions to use it?
Yes ,that was not popping out.
I pressed it with finger on following instructions. But it was not comes out. What can I do?
Hari, if you can find an electric screwdriver or drill, you can wind the bobbin using it too!
Ok, I already tried it but it is not working well
Top thread breaks on the starting saw and how to fix it
My top thread comes out of the needle after every 4-5 stitches. This started after I changed the bobbin. Please guide what to do?
Same problem here
I need help, my tension knob fell off and I need help putting it back on
I posted a video about this just yesterday 👇
czcams.com/video/-UFz18GSACE/video.html
when I am stiching the holes are there on the cloth but the thread is not going can u plz solve that problem
czcams.com/video/_N6F1ehfJKs/video.html
Mam how can I solve the problem of broken of rope during swing
Saroj do you mean to say that your thread keeps breaking while sewing? the 2 biggest reasons for this are thread quality and thread tension problems. thread tension problems occur if your sewing machine is not setup and threaded properly and you have to adjust the tension properly as well. if you go into my playlist you will find videos dealing with all of these problems in the sew not scary playlist. I hope this helps.
We have same sewing machine. My problem is that my top thread keep breaking, what should I do? :(
Renrose Bernacer i think the tension is too tight po
Alexandra Ami Ok, thank you so much 💕
Hi Renrose,
could be your upper thread tension is too high.
New sewing machines come very tightly wound up, you'll have to easy and balance the tension.
Follow the steps here to do this easily:
czcams.com/video/ZEky17PmJo0/video.html
Hi madam can we do the sarre pikko on this motion
Hi Uma, thank you for your question. I don't think you can do pico/piko with this machine. It only does a simple straight stitch. Besides, most saree fabrics are very lightweight and this machine struggles with light weight fabrics. I hope this helps.
@@OoniCrafts Okk thank you🙏💕 madam
Is it natural to have an petrolium oil type inside the machine???
Hi Jay,
Yes! If you watch this video where I show you how to open it up, you'll get a better idea
czcams.com/video/_N6F1ehfJKs/video.html
Hello please my thread keeps coming out of the tension screw, why is this happening?
I don’t get how to fix when theres more black thread coming through on top? Can somebody help me I’m stuck 🥲
Hi how can i fix my sewing machine the tension of the bottom part are too loose it has loops and also the uper part are loose. How can i find the right tension for it?
Angela, follow this video 👆
This will help too 👇
czcams.com/video/IMcjWLIhU3w/video.html
wish i saw this before😭😭 i changed ghe tension in my knob and it took me three weeks to figure it out
can I ask how did you figure it out?? Cause I accidentally turned aroung my tension and forgot which direction was that and now my machine don't work anymore😭 please heeeelp
Righty tighty, lefty loosey! 👍
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am currently on your situation..
i tried sewing it however the problem is that the top thread is almost clumping up at the bottom of the fabric, it looks nice on top however it looks messy at the bottom
Zaruche, watch this 👇
czcams.com/video/N1cXsZISszE/video.html
Mine too😢
Is a thread stucked inside can cause the sewing machine not to stitch?
Oh yes absolutely! Your machine must be clear of any debris before sewing!
I’m having a problem where the Bobben is threaded correctly but when I sew the thread is just laying on top of the cloth
I don’t know if you fixed It yet but It could be a timing issue with the thing that’s supposed to catch the thread inside while it’s sewing. She has a video that fixes this, i had the same issue. You have to take It apart a little to fix It but she makes It look so easy you only need a screw driver
How about the lower thread did not stitch pls help
Hi Mela,
thank you for your comment.
I'm so sorry to hear that your machine is giving you trouble. I think it is is a timing issue. I will be opening up this machine in a future video to figure out what the problem is. Meanwhile, I would urge you to put this machine away for a few days and focus on a different hobby.
Can u please reply madam that my machine is perfect but on cloth stitching is not coming thread is not moving & getting wheel stuckup🤔
Hi Dhanush,
Could you possibly send me a short video clip via Instagram DM of the problem @oonicrafts thanks
@@OoniCrafts Tn'Q 4r replying but i dont have Instagram 😝 i can mail u my video if u have mail id plz. Tn'Q
8 hours I have been at this mini machine and haven't gotten a single stitch out of it. I am ready to throw it in the garbage and forget I ever tried
My machine isn't stitching at all. Both top and bottom threads come out straight ... No loops
Hi Pradeep, fix it like this: czcams.com/video/_N6F1ehfJKs/video.html
5:54 Ha.....ha..did you this...wow🤪😊
Hi, please help me. The bottom thread really broke the fabric.
Please could you send me a short video clip via Instagram DM of the problem @oonicrafts
How to fix if the thread is knotting around the bobbin?
Hi Maristela,
Firstly , please use a high quality thread.
Then check the tension on a scrap piece of fabric ON THE BIAS. Pull the fabric and see which thread breaks. Adjust accordingly.
Check this video for details: czcams.com/video/ZEky17PmJo0/video.html
If nothing works and the machine is refusing to stitch properly, it might be a timing issue. Watch this: czcams.com/video/_N6F1ehfJKs/video.html
My machine just won't sew there's no stitch on the cloth please help
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How to adjuat speed control?
Press the hi/lo button
May problem rin mini sewing machine ko. Ano po kaya problem ng akin kapag pareho naman nakalabas ang mga sinulid nila pero yung sa upper, palaging bumibutaw sa karayum (needle)? Paano po i-fix ang ganon?
Please can you write in English? I do not understand this language. Thanks.
Hi pahabain mo lang po yung thread na nakalagay sa needle ganyan lang po ginagawa ko :))
Paano po kpag hnd kumagat ung sinulid sa ilalim mam
what if the bottom thread is the one breaking? this is what happens to my machine :(
Hi hope you'll answer my question😭 I accidentally turn round my tension and I don't know which direction was that and then now, my machine is not working. It doesn't do stitches. Please help meeee😭
dont panic, Alexa. Just re-set it using the square method. search for it on my channel. it'll be fine.
Okaaay I'll search it. Thankyouuu
my tension holder has broke i remove it and it can't come back again huhuhu
There is a nut on the inside of the mini sewing machine just behind the thread tension controller that must have fallen inside the sewing machine
you will have to open up your sewing machine in order to get it and then screw the thread tension controller back on again
I hope this helps
How to fix a loose thread ?
Okay why my machine doesn't sew??? It starts like sewing a lil bit and then when i end sewing and wanna do it again it doesn't want to im so sad..
Hi Monika, when you restart sewing, what happens? Is the motor running, electricity coming through?
Sorry my english is bad so.. i start sewing and nothing,its not sewing like even the thread is not idk how to explain ugh..