Tension Gauge

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.

4. 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)

• 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.

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 gauge is used as a guide for the edge of the fabric when sewing with a fixed seam allowance. The gauge can be swung toward you so that it is out of the way when not in use.

• The guide, being short at the front and back, makes this gauge perfect for sewing gentle curves

• The gauge can be moved as far as 1.2" (30 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: A9847D250A0

This presser foot is used for sewing on strands of pearls, beads or sequins.

• Braiding to a width of up to 4 mm as well as transparent or decorative threads can be sewn on. The strand can also be sewn in the middle of fabric by sewing along a folded edge with flatlock.

Series & Part Number

• MO-2800: 40138106
• MO-1000: 40138106
• MO-735: A9870-634-0A0A
• MO-114D/104D: A9870-634-0A0A
• MO-655: A9870-634-0A0A
• MO654DE/MO-644: A9870-634-0A0A
• MO-623: A9870-634-0A0A
• MO-50e: 40131949
• MO-80CB: 40131949
• MO-1200QVP: A9870-634-0A0A
• MO-2000QVP: 40138106

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