Tension Gauge

Name: Tension Gauge
SKU: TENGAUGE
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$58.99 – $59.99

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.

SKU: TENGAUGE Categories: Accessories, Long Arm

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.

Using the Tension Gauge:

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

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.

First run a fill stitch test pattern.
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).
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)

Additional information

Machine	J-150QVP, J-350 QVP, J-350 QVP S, TL 2200 QVP, TL 2200 QVP-S, TL-15QVP, TL-18QVP Haruka, TL-2000QI, TL-2010Q, TL-2020PE, TL-2200QVP Mini, TL-98Q
Size	Size L, Size M

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SKU TENGAUGE JUKI-40138121 JUKI-40138095 JUKI-40149059 JUKI-A9836D250A0 JUKI-40138103

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

This presser foot is used for sewing on nylon thread or wire for crafts.

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

This basic presser foot is easy to use in various sewing applications, such as straight lines or curves on medium to heavyweight materials. This foot is your standard foot that comes with your machine, already installed out the box. And actually gives you a SCANT 1/4". Making it just shy of a true 1/4". This part is compatible with all Juki TL mechanical 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 presser foot is used for sewing on piping 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:

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

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.

First run a fill stitch test pattern.
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).
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 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 presser foot is used for sewing on nylon thread or wire for crafts.

Hook the nylon thread or wire on the two gimp guides before sewing. This will give tension to fabric edges, such as on frills, and prevent them from collapsing.

Series & Part Number

MO-2800: 40138099
MO-1000: 40138099
MO-735: A9820-655-0A0A
MO-114D/104D: A9820-655-0A0A
MO-655: A9820-655-0A0A
MO654DE/MO-644: A9820-655-0A0A
MO-623: A9820-655-0A0A
MO-1200QVP: A9820-655-0A0A
MO-2000QVP: 40138099

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

Braiding of a width of up to 4 mm can be sewn onto an outside curve (towards the left) with a diameter of at least 15 cm. This presser foot being short at the front allows it to easily follow curves

Series & Part Number

MO-2800: 40149059
MO-1000: 40149059
MO-735: A9511-634-0A0A
MO-114D/104D: A9511-634-0A0A
MO-655: A9511-634-0A0A
MO654DE/MO-644: A9511-634-0A0A
MO-623: A9511-634-0A0A
MO-1200QVP: A9511-634-0A0A
MO-2000QVP: 40149059

This basic presser foot is easy to use in various sewing applications, such as straight lines or curves on medium to heavyweight materials. This foot is your standard foot that comes with your machine, already installed out the box. And actually gives you a SCANT 1/4". Making it just shy of a true 1/4".

This part is compatible with all Juki TL mechanical 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 presser foot is used for sewing on piping while overlocking the edge of the fabric.

Sew along the edge of the piping with the tubular part of the tape fed into the groove along the bottom of this presser foot. Use either both needles or only the left needle with this presser foot.

Series & Part Number

MO-2800: 40138103
MO-1000: 40138103
MO-735: A9865-655-0A0A
MO-114D/104D: A9865-655-0A0A
MO-655: A9865-655-0A0A
MO654DE/MO-644: A9865-655-0A0A
MO-623: A9865-655-0A0A
MO-50e: 40131950
MO-80CB: 40131950
MO-1200QVP: A9865-655-0A0A
MO-2000QVP: 40138103

Weight N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Dimensions N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Additional information

Machine	J-150QVP, J-350 QVP, J-350 QVP S, TL 2200 QVP, TL 2200 QVP-S, TL-15QVP, TL-18QVP Haruka, TL-2000QI, TL-2010Q, TL-2020PE, TL-2200QVP Mini, TL-98Q
Size	Size L, Size M

Part Numbers	#40138121, #A9860-655-0A0C, #40131948

Part Numbers	#40138095, #A9820-655-0A0A

Part Numbers	#40149059, #A9511-634-0A0A

Machine Type	Mechanical
Machine	TL-18QVP Haruka, TL-2000Q, TL-2000QI, TL-2010, TL-2010Q, TL-2020PE, TL-2200QVP Mini, TL-98Q
Part Numbers	#40057923, #40165250, #40169908, #40051131, #40151600, #40197188, #A9836D250A0, #40134370, #A1501-800-0A0, #A15011300B0, #A15013440B0, #A15016550B0A, #A15016340B0, #A15016130B0A, #40131302, #40122001, #A9836-D25-0A0

Part Numbers	#40138103, #A9865-655-0A0A, #40131950

Tension Gauge

Description

Using the Tension Gauge:

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.

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

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.

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.

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

First run a fill stitch test pattern.

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).

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)

Additional information

Video Tutorials

Quick Comparison

Using the Tension Gauge:

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.

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

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.

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.

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

First run a fill stitch test pattern.

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).

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

Series & Part Number

This presser foot is used for sewing on nylon thread or wire for crafts.

Series & Part Number

This part is compatible with all Juki TL mechanical 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 presser foot is used for sewing on piping while overlocking the edge of the fabric.

Series & Part Number

Tension Gauge

Description

Using the Tension Gauge:

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.

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

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.

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.

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

First run a fill stitch test pattern.

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).

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)

Additional information

Video Tutorials

Quick Comparison

Using the Tension Gauge:

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.

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

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.

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.

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

First run a fill stitch test pattern.

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).

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

Series & Part Number

This presser foot is used for sewing on nylon thread or wire for crafts.

Series & Part Number

This part is compatible with all Juki TL mechanical 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 presser foot is used for sewing on piping while overlocking the edge of the fabric.

Series & Part Number

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