Thank you for watching my video and for all the kind and supportive comments. You are all part of such a wonderful community.

Im an upholsterer of 30 years , you sir have given the best explanation of this . Can be applied to all sewing machines, a primary setting that SHOULD be done . Great idea with 2 colours .

Absolutely the best explanation and demonstration of thread tension and what to fix and how to fix! Bravo!

You are a KING! Now I'm just watching videos to watch them. Your videos have been really helpful, thanks!

Thank you for taking the time to show the full range of situations-from rat’s nest to home-machine bottom tension (out of the machine). Your explanations are very helpful, as well as empathetic (eg, “you might be thinking there is something horribly wrong with your machine, but...”).

Your on FIRE with the dad jokes! I caught those because I paid... A-tension!!🤣🤣🤣

I have to thank you for sharing this information. I literally thought something was wrong with my TECHSEW postbed machine. I kept seen the bobbin tread pop up from under. After watching this video I played around with the tension and boom! what I thought was a major issue was a simple tension problem.

This video should be included in every sewing machine set up in my opinion Well done

This is, by far, the BEST video I've seen here on YT explaining and showing how tension works! Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us. I've learned a lot!

You are one of, if not THE best industrial sewing machine information video makers on the internet. Thank you for what you do.

Thanks so much for sharing this! My tension was set perfect when I picked up my industrial machine but I accidentally bumped it the other night and threw it all off. This is super helpful!

this is amazing. I never understood what this all meant until now. I didn't understand the figure, and I didn't know how to test my tension except "yeah, this looks good."

Thank you a million times! Excellent video and explanation! My tension headache has disappeared and my tension thread I no longer fear!😉

Thank you so much! My machine has been in the closet forever because the thread knotted up under the fabric. I am very happy to see this video and you explained it so well! Thanks again!

This is the best video I ever saw that explained simply and effectively how to understand and adjust tension!! I have a new Juki 1541 that needed a little adjustment and now is sewing a perfect stich. Thank you!

SO CLEARLY EXPLANATION, I AM STARTING IN SEWING MACHINES AND IT IS AN AMAZING WORLD, THANKS FOR SHARING

Love the Videos. The Sewing Machine Industry basically failed to inform clients about there Products. We only had the Manual Books which was/still Fantastic. The Illustrations are worldclass but this kind of Videos makes it much easier to understand.

So helpful! I've just graduated from tension school!

Thank you so much for this video! I bought a Consew 226R-2 three years ago and used it once. After breaking the thread and multiple other issues, I could not re-thread it properly. It has been sitting for 3 years, unused. Now that I am spending more time at home, I decided to either sell it or fix it. Watching your videos, I not only got it threaded properly but adjusted the tension PERFECTLY. I was so proud of myself, LOL! Thank you again!

Thank you. It’s very helpful. I really learned a lot about thread tension. So far you are the best of all I have seen. Thank you again.

Thank you! I am always so nervous to change the tension. This helps!

You have produced the best how to/problem solving video . it has been a great help to me .thank you

You are a savior! I have a Juki DDL 5500 And I was trying to fix the tension through the bobbin with no success. Hundreds of videos directed me to the bobbin tension. I followed this video and voila! I’m good to go. Thank you so much! Thumbs up and subscribed! Thanks again.

Perfection! Thank You! My favorite feature is your accent! I could listen to you all day😁

Always so helpful and informative. I was really hung up on understanding tension, until you explained it here. Thank you.

Probably the most understandable video I have yet to see on this topic. Thank you for that. I can’t wait to see the rest of your videos.

That video was the clearest explanation of any I have seen on tension. I applaud you for an awesome job!

Really nice video. Mastering and understanding the basics makes the work so much easier.

Thanks to you, I'll be able to change my sewing machine tension!

Thank you for this great explanation! I have a new Seiko and was trying to balance my tension.

best explanation you can find anywhere, I looked at my work piece after watching this and could immediately determine my bottom bobbin tension was to tight. Thank you.

Nice video as always. Good, simple but, very accurate explanation of thread tension regulation. Thanks again!

Thank you so much I have been trying to work out how to do this for weeks, then I was told about your site brilliant once again thank for taking the time to do this.

Thanks for the video. Great description and explanation. The good old Monty Ward is stichin' like a dream after this!

The best explanation! I will always remember this. Thank you!

Thanks for the ' thread tension for dummies' video. Other videos were making me tense about my comprehensive abilities!☺

Hi Alexander thank you so much for your very clear explination regarding machine tentioning. My wife has been having issues with her Juki DDL8700 for quite some time but you has just trained me to be able to fix 1 of her sewing problems. Once again thank you very much. Regards Brian and Marilyn Hudson, Brisbane Australia

Great explanation, especially the bottom tension. Thank you!

This was great info.. It's the only video that I've seen that explains tension...great job

Thanks for this video I am a leather crafter who recently bought a leather sewing machine and I am having trouble when I change thread thickness this video will be a great help thankyou again.

Thanks AD - Man I hate those dreaded 'rats nests' especially in my 211 - with the notch in the bobbin case that rests in the bottom needle plate. I see you are proficient at removing the plate to release the rats nest. I usually try to carefully dig/cut it out from the bottom. Removing the plate is usually the last resort but occasionally necessary if not caught soon enough. I love your wit - great tension tutorial.

Hi Alexander , you contact and explanations are excellent. You make a very good teacher. I'm so glad to have found you on the internet, it is music to my ears . I'm a product of the what used to be a the sewing industry here in South Africa. Unfortunately when the current government came into power they destroyed this industry when they decided to allow China to dump their crape in this country. Now just about very Item of apparel and footwear, is produced elsewhere. Keep up the good work.

I got my 201-2 bobbin tension in the ballpark with a one ounce weight tied to the bobbin thread. Hold the bobbin/case in the air with the weight tied to the thread and the thread should basically just start to thread off the bobbin with a little shake of the bobbin. This seemed to work well for me at least getting the bobbin tension in the ballpark for the types of thread I use which is mostly #69 on my 201. Great video once Alexander, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you! V V informative, v clearly n neatly explained,upto the point n the best of all no irritating music or distractions. I was struggling with this for a long this is going to be of great help to me. Keep going....

You're a very good teacher. Your explanation is very clear.

Super useful to me a beginner, probably saved me hours of frustration! many thanks for sharing your wisdom

Incredible and easy to follow explanations. Thanks so much!

Hey thanks, I always wondered about bottom thread tension and could never find a difinative answer.

Watching all the way from the caribbean. Thank you for explaining it was really easy to understand. Blessings

Thank you, I shared to my kenmore sewing machine group on Facebook.

Newbie trying to get a commercial machine going. Thank you so very much for your great videos

I hope I can fix my tension issue tomorrow thank you for the explanation

Sir your way of explaining and demonstrating the things is really superb 👍. I was so confused and facing much difficulty as how to adjust the top settings but now i am much clear. Thnx a lot. You made it really easy 😊

This video was a game changer in finally understanding thread tension! Thank you!!!

Excellent demonstration. I understand tension so much clearer now. Thanks.

Best explanation I’ve seen. Thank you for this.

Excellent explaination. In fact, one of the best I've seen.

Would like to see you do a further addemdum talking about overall combined tension, how it can cause problems like pucker or just not tight enough seams the other way and how the sweet spot in the middle is acheived. just food for another great video some day...

Very nice description of tension. I think I might be able to adjust it now. Thank you.

Just excellent. I haven’t seen a video before that has discussed this issue so clearly as you have. I would love you to explain the presser foot pressure adjustment. How to adjust etc for different fabrics and troubleshooting. Thank you so much.

Great explanation of tension! I am sharing this with my sewing groups. Thanks!

If I could give this video a million thumbs up, I would!! Thanks so much. The close up really helped to understand the bottom tension. I was able to fix my machine

Amazing video! I'm so happy I found your channel as I just got a TechSew 2700 and didn't think about thread tension at all. I haven't used the machine yet as I need to replace the belts but I am looking forward to more great information, thank you!

Wow! Thanks so much for a wonderful explanation on adjustments! Will be saving a link to reference again whenever I need to!

Thanks a million times.I battled so much with bottom loose stiches .

This video is very helpful. Thank you for taking so much time in your detailed info

Shared and I am so greatful you did too ty.

I had a lot of problems with my Consew 226 and the repair shop said it was my tension. I had the most incredible rat's nest you have ever seen. They could probadly make a movie about it. Your explaination and good clear video are excellent. Personally I think they are of Oscar quality.....Stay well my friend.....

That was so helpful and well explained. Thanks

Clearest explanation there is on this issue. Thank you!

Great video, and a very helpful explanation and demonstration of tension adjustment.

Thank you...just what i needed to learn just picked up my first machine have alot to learn

I can’t thank you enough for explaining this!

This was a big help. Thank you!

Outstanding clarity in explanation. You have a gift!

very interessing video, thanks i have more troubles whit my Adler 69-373. Today i will try to use the skills in this video. Good job!

This video is a gem thank you 🙏🏻

Hey Mr Alex .. nice job .. some good photography showing the bobbin/tension spring parts and adjustments.

This helped me a lot, thanks!

Really good explanation, thanks Alexander!

Thank you so much. You helped me tremendously with your explanation!!

Thank you. Excellent tutorial. Very easy to understand and well done.

Alexander, I have a Singer 111W153 which has the identical upper tension assembly as this 211. I am interested in how to adjust the second, lower knob in the upper tension assembly. I specifically noticed how you threaded the upper tension assembly including the specific "click". The second knob seems to regulate the take up spring. Your videos are so helpful in refurbishing and adjusting industrial sewing machines. Thank you for your time, expertise and experience in sewing machines.

This was super DUPER helpful👍 Thank you *so much* 🙏 Good, attentive teaching in this vid👌 Keep up the awesome work✊

I love your videos and your style of explaining things. Thank you.

Good visual presentation on tensioning the threads. Thanks for sharing. 🙏👍❤️

Very helpful 👍👍👍👍 been having bird nest issues

Big thanks from Maine!

Fantastic demo. Explained perfectly and found it easy to understand .

Hi Alexander, your videos are total awesome! I have a Adler 167 it is set up for 138 Tenera thread. 130 needle. I have been sewing marine canvas enclosures for 3O years . I have been use this thread since my supplier started carry it . At first it was too oil being high speed thread . Then delaminating of the outer coating . Now that all the bugs have been eliminated from the producer it’s wonderful thread ,lifetime warranty, my client love it , so do I cause once I build something I never won’t to see it again unless something catastrophic happens from Mother Nature or the client . The tension that I have to apply to the thread because of the slipperiness is so much that it is cutting a groove into the casting . I have been taught that the thicker the material the tighter the thread tension should be .So what happens is when I’m sewing a couple of layers the bottom pops up to the top stitch ! I really don’t want to be going back and forth with resetting of the tension because the learning curve was so great with this thread , once I figured it out I just want to leave it alone ! I guess the only option is to use another compound feed for doing just a couple of lays .

You just taught me how to fish....thank you sir.

Thanks for the excellent explanation!

Well explained, thank you!

The best I've seen. Very pragmatic; true instructor. Thank you.

Thanks for this excellent tutorial. Your diction is great and camera work is fantastic. I was struggling with rats nesting of the top thread yesterday on my home machine (Singer 500J) while topstitching with thick thread (Tex 90) on cotton canvas shorts. I had regular all purpose poly thread in the bobbin. I think it took me a while to work out all the issues. The needle was a jeans type size 100. It might have been still too small for that thread. I did not have a size 120 to try nor a topstiching needle type. Mea culpa on that one. The bobbin tension had gotten loose somehow. I fixed that using a 1 once weight to calibrate the bobbin. It did help. The top tension adjustment is still very sensitive. Just moving from 2 to 3 on the dial would result in too much tension. I have not had success taking this tensioning unit apart to clean yet (the dial thumb wheel will not come out) but I will try passing a thread with little knots in it to check for the presence of lint. It might be that I was pushing the limits of my machine too. I do not have an industrial size straight sewing machine and that could be helpful for that size of thread. I am going to make some jeans pants and jackets and will see how it all goes. Daniel

Great informative video!!! Thank you!

THANK YOU for all you do for all of us! I've seen others, but your delivery worked for my brain :-) Best, @HoneyOnWales

Thank you so much for explaining this

Excellent video, thank you!

Great video, well done, easy to understand. Thanks!