daman1974 Report post Posted November 11, 2022 So I got my bobbin case finally. But now it seems like the tension is too tight on the string feeding down to the needle. How tight is that supposed to be? I looked at my wife’s machine and she has numbers and what not on hers. So I am going to have to go by feel I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cattledude Report post Posted November 12, 2022 You might look at youtube, look up threading a 441 machine... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted November 12, 2022 The top tension is always greater then the bobbin tension on a lockstitch machine. If you want less top tension, back off the bobbin spring until it requires a minimum pull. I do this when sewing soft things, like chaps, or hemming pants. Backing off the tensions results in a lighter lay of the thread on both sides. This is good for items that flex a lot. It's not good for holsters, sheaths or hard cases. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
