Serger Thread Tension: The Only Guide You'll Ever Need, I Promise

If you have ever blankly stared at the adjustment dials on the front of your serger or overlocker, or have never touched them out of fear something might go wrong, this is the video for you.

You'll learn how to adjust your serger's tension settings properly, so every project will have the perfect stitch. We break the tension controls down into groups and guide you through the process, step-by-step. You'll see exactly what a good stitch is, what isn't, and what to adjust to fix it.

Even if you have a deluxe serger with auto-tension capability, this video has you covered: we'll look at common settings on these machines that nonetheless affect thread tension and stitch quality, even the ones the manufacturer doesn't like to talk about!

You'll also learn to tell the difference between incorrect thread tension and other threading issues that can affect stich quality, so that you'll be prepared to troubleshoot and correct stitching issues in all your projects.

At the end of this video, you'll understand once and for all exactly how serger thread tensions work, and you'll be able to adjust them with confidence.

🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Threading and Setup
02:09 Loopers: Perfect Stitch
03:04 Loopers: Unbalanced on Top
04:23 Loopers: Unbalanced on Underside
05:04 Loopers: Too Loose / Too Tight
06:02 Summary: Adjusting the Loopers
06:37 Needles: Perfect Stitch
07:08 Needles: Left Needle Adjustment
07:36 Needles: Right Needle Adjustment
07:57 Summary: Adjusting the Needles
08:29 Making a Sample Set
08:45 Factors Affecting Thread Tension
09:26 Troubleshooting Thread Path Issues
10:26 Auto-Tension Sergers: Special Adjustments

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