Tension Gauge

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Take the guessing out of your tension with the TOWA Tension Gauge. Perfect for embroiderers, the bobbin tension gauge consistently measures and sets accurate embroidery bobbin case tension every time. The tension gauge helps eliminate the bobbin thread from poking into the top stitches, prevents the top stitches from looping, and prevents those dreaded thread breaks. With no set up required, the TOWA tension gauge is ready to use right out of the box. The size M is recommended for longarm machines and the size L is recommended for the TL machines.

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Take the guessing out of your tension with the TOWA Tension Gauge. Perfect for embroiderers, the bobbin tension gauge consistently measures and sets accurate embroidery bobbin case tension every time. The tension gauge helps eliminate the bobbin thread from poking into the top stitches, prevents the top stitches from looping, and prevents those dreaded thread breaks. With no set up required, the TOWA tension gauge is ready to use right out of the box. The size M is recommended for longarm machines and the size L is recommended for the TL machines.

Using the Tension Gauge:

  1. Remove the bobbin case from your machine, making sure the bobbin thread is out of the thread slot. Then place your bobbin case with the bobbin in it into the gauge slot. Snap the bobbin case into place.

  2. Wind your bobbin thread around the two pulley wheels then around the plastic hook end on your tension gauge.

  3. Pull your thread slowly, paying attention to the reading on the gauge. You are looking for a correct bobbin tension between 180 to 220 grams (up to 250 grams when embroidering caps).

    • Note: If your gauge is shown in units of 10’s, the correct bobbin tensions should be 18 to 22 grams.

  1. If you are out of the 180-220 gram range, turn your bobbin case spring tension screw to tighten or loosen to get back into range.

Note: Before using the Tension Gauge, make sure your bobbin case is clean. The gauge needle should provide a steady reading. If you see the gauge needle giving a bouncing or erratic reading you could have a dirty or defective bobbin case
Tip: Slide a business card back and forth under the bobbin tension spring to clear any dirt.

After adjusting your bobbin case tension, give it a test run.

  1. First run a fill stitch test pattern.

  2. See any top stitch looping? Tighten the main upper tension knob slightly until the looping disappears (looping can also occur if your bobbin tension is too tight).

  3. Ideal thread tension for satin stitches should reveal 1/3 bobbin and 2/3 top thread color on the underside of the embroidery.

Note: 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.

Part Number: 400TM3 (size M) and 400TM1 (size L)

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Description
Take the guessing out of your tension with the TOWA Tension Gauge. Perfect for embroiderers, the bobbin tension gauge consistently measures and sets accurate embroidery bobbin case tension every time. The tension gauge helps eliminate the bobbin thread from poking into the top stitches, prevents the top stitches from looping, and prevents those dreaded thread breaks. With no set up required, the TOWA tension gauge is ready to use right out of the box. The size M is recommended for longarm machines and the size L is recommended for the TL machines.
This gauge is used as a guide for the edge of the fabric when sewing with a fixed seam allowance. Compatible with Juki TL machines and J-150 QVP. Such as:
  • Juki TL models include Juki TL-18QVP Haruka, Juki TL-15, Juki TL-2020PE, Juki TL-2010, Juki TL-2010Q, Juki TL-2000Q, Juki TL-2000QI, Juki TL-98, Juki TL-2200QVP Mini sewing machines.
This presser foot is used for sewing together two pieces of fabric while creating gathers.This table is used for free-motion sewing when the sewing machine is positioned longitudinally. Table Dimensions are: 32" wide and 24" long.
  • THIS PRODUCT IS NON-RETURNABLE.
  • We recommend THIS FOOT for this table.
Works with Juki TL machines such as:
  • Juki TL models include Juki TL-18QVP Haruka, Juki TL-15, Juki TL-2020PE, Juki TL-2010, Juki TL-2010Q, Juki TL-2000Q, Juki TL-2000QI, Juki TL-98, Juki TL-2200QVP Mini sewing machines.
This box collects scraps of fabric cut by the overlock sewing machine. This is compatible with:
  • MO-1000, MO-2000QVP, MO-735, MO-114D/104D, MO-655, MO-654DE, MO-644D, MO-623
PLEASE NOTE THE MO-654DE/623/644D/655 WASTE BASKET LOOKS DIFFERENT. SELECT MACHINE MODEL TO SEE PICTURE
*Waste Baskets are FINAL SALE and NOT RETURNABLE.
This presser foot is used for sewing in elastic tape while overlocking the edge of the fabric.
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Take the guessing out of your tension with the TOWA Tension Gauge. Perfect for embroiderers, the bobbin tension gauge consistently measures and sets accurate embroidery bobbin case tension every time. The tension gauge helps eliminate the bobbin thread from poking into the top stitches, prevents the top stitches from looping, and prevents those dreaded thread breaks. With no set up required, the TOWA tension gauge is ready to use right out of the box. The size M is recommended for longarm machines and the size L is recommended for the TL machines.

Using the Tension Gauge:

  1. Remove the bobbin case from your machine, making sure the bobbin thread is out of the thread slot. Then place your bobbin case with the bobbin in it into the gauge slot. Snap the bobbin case into place.

  2. Wind your bobbin thread around the two pulley wheels then around the plastic hook end on your tension gauge.

  3. Pull your thread slowly, paying attention to the reading on the gauge. You are looking for a correct bobbin tension between 180 to 220 grams (up to 250 grams when embroidering caps).

    • Note: If your gauge is shown in units of 10’s, the correct bobbin tensions should be 18 to 22 grams.

  1. If you are out of the 180-220 gram range, turn your bobbin case spring tension screw to tighten or loosen to get back into range.

Note: Before using the Tension Gauge, make sure your bobbin case is clean. The gauge needle should provide a steady reading. If you see the gauge needle giving a bouncing or erratic reading you could have a dirty or defective bobbin case Tip: Slide a business card back and forth under the bobbin tension spring to clear any dirt.

After adjusting your bobbin case tension, give it a test run.

  1. First run a fill stitch test pattern.

  2. See any top stitch looping? Tighten the main upper tension knob slightly until the looping disappears (looping can also occur if your bobbin tension is too tight).

  3. Ideal thread tension for satin stitches should reveal 1/3 bobbin and 2/3 top thread color on the underside of the embroidery.

Note: 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.

Part Number: 400TM3 (size M) and 400TM1 (size L)

This gauge is used as a guide for the edge of the fabric when sewing with a fixed seam allowance.

  • The guide, being long at the front and back, makes this gauge perfect for sewing long straight lines

  • The gauge can be moved as far as 3/4" (20 mm) from the needle and secured by loosening and tightening the screws with a screwdriver

Compatible with Juki TL machines and J-150 QVP. Such as:

  • Juki TL models include Juki TL-18QVP Haruka, Juki TL-15, Juki TL-2020PE, Juki TL-2010, Juki TL-2010Q, Juki TL-2000Q, Juki TL-2000QI, Juki TL-98, Juki TL-2200QVP Mini sewing machines.

Part Number: A9846D250A0

This presser foot is used for sewing together two pieces of fabric while creating gathers.

  • Using the differential feed, gathers can be created in only the lower piece. You can adjust the amount of fabric that is gathered by changing the differential feed between 1.5 to 2.0
  • Gathers can also be created in a single piece of fabric.

Series & Part Number

  • MO-2800: 40138121
  • MO-1000: 40138121
  • MO-735: A9860-655-0A0C
  • MO-114D/104D: A9860-655-0A0C
  • MO-655: A9860-655-0A0C
  • MO-654DE/MO-644: A9860-655-0A0C
  • MO-623: A9860-655-0A0C
  • MO-50e: 40131948
  • MO-80CB: 40131948
  • MO-1200QVP: A9860-655-0A0C
  • MO-2000QVP: 40138121

This table is used for free-motion sewing when the sewing machine is positioned longitudinally.

  • This auxiliary table for free-motion quilting  ( FMQ ) is transparent, making it easy to see under the work surface.

  • It is also perfect for use with the quilting foot side open toe.

  • Table is only for Juki TL sewing machines.

  • THIS PRODUCT IS NON RETURNABLE.

Works with Juki TL machines such as:

  • Juki TL models include Juki TL-18QVP Haruka, Juki TL-15, Juki TL-2020PE, Juki TL-2010, Juki TL-2010Q, Juki TL-2000Q, Juki TL-2000QI, Juki TL-98, Juki TL-2200QVP Mini sewing machines.

Part Number: J-2000TABLE

This box collects scraps of fabric cut by the overlock sewing machine.

  • This is useful for throwing out all scraps after work is completed, without allowing them to scatter around the work area. When storing the sewing machine, accessories such as the foot controller can be stored in the box.

Series & Part Number

  • MO-1000/2000: 40134096

  • MO-735: A9108-130-000

  • MO-114D/104D: A910-880-L000

  • MO-655: A9108-202-000

  • MO-654DE: A9108-202-000

  • MO-644D: A9108-202-000

  • MO-623: A9108-202-000

  • MO-1200QVP: A910-880-L000

This presser foot is used for sewing in elastic tape while overlocking the edge of the fabric.
  • Tension is applied to the elastic tape by the roller guide at the front of the presser foot, stretching the tape while it is sewn in. The tension can be adjusted with the roller clamping screw. Elastic tape with a width of 5 to 8 mm width is best.
Part Number: 40138095 and A98156550A0
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#40138095, #A9815-655-0A0A, #40131947