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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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 on strands of pearls, beads or sequins.This presser foot is used for sewing on nylon thread or wire for crafts.This presser foot is used for free-motion quilting using a ruler. THIS IS FOR JUKI TL MODELS ONLY. Compatible with:
  • 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 controller can be used to start/stop sewing and adjust the sewing speed with your foot.
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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 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 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 1/4" Quilting Presser Foot is used for free-motion quilting using a ruler.

  • With a distance of 1/4" (6.5mm) from the 1/4" needle entry point to the outer edge of the presser foot, sew using a ruler as a guide. The front of the presser foot is lowered, making it easier to see the needle area.

  • Use the screw to adjust the height of the presser foot according to the thickness of the fabric.

THIS IS FOR JUKI TL MODELS ONLY. Compatible with:

  • 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: 40166729

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 controller can be used to start/stop sewing and adjust the sewing speed with your foot.
  • Controlling the sewing machine with your foot leaves both of you hands free while sewing
Part Number: 4016219
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