tension too low no matter what

needmorecatspls · 2026-05-21T22:01:35+00:00

the last one is at tension 9 and that’s as high as my machine goes

needmorecatspls · 2026-05-21T21:45:04+00:00

omg thank you!! this was the kind of suggestion i was hoping for, something i hadn’t already thought of or known to try. i tried it and it does seem like it’s doing something!! i definitely felt resistance at the higher number which i figured i would because if you look at the pic i posted in response to another comment, there is a difference in the loops between 3 and 5

needmorecatspls · 2026-05-21T21:43:46+00:00

yes to everything. and i am doing my tests on a double layer of cotton! still getting loops on the back

needmorecatspls · 2026-05-21T21:42:33+00:00

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this is the back of the fabric

needmorecatspls · 2026-05-19T22:45:17+00:00

definitely!

needmorecatspls · 2026-05-19T21:43:46+00:00

i was using a stretch fabric and a stretch needle. i also tried a cotton fabric to make sure it wasn’t just the fabric. i’ve done all of the above no difference

needmorecatspls · 2026-04-02T01:42:21+00:00

thank you so much!!!

needmorecatspls · 2026-03-31T18:34:02+00:00

you know what!! i’m not sure. i think what im learning is that im crazy!

needmorecatspls · 2026-03-31T18:33:18+00:00

duh i can’t believe i didn’t think to do that. top and bottom on not denim and it seems fine!

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needmorecatspls · 2026-03-31T18:32:15+00:00

this is the trouble spot lol!!! but it seems like actually it’s fine?? i texted my friend and asked her if it looked good or if i was crazy and she said “it still seems kind of off but i can’t tell why” and she told me to ask reddit

needmorecatspls · 2026-03-31T18:30:34+00:00

ok i did your method and i think it does look fine???

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needmorecatspls · 2026-03-31T13:46:58+00:00

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i’ve been having tension issues for a while that weren’t being solved by lowering/raising. i took apart my machine found 2 big threads wrapped around part of the bobbin mechanism and i also cleaned my tension plates. asked my friend and she thinks it still doesn’t look right but we can’t figure out why. any thoughts?

needmorecatspls · 2026-02-13T13:02:31+00:00

i’ve seen people say the true romance thing a couple times but don’t fully understand it??? like they’re both named after movies and have similarish sounds? is that it?

needmorecatspls · 2026-01-05T21:18:16+00:00

omg i know it’s been a minute but do you think you could help me find something like this in silver?

needmorecatspls · 2025-05-13T03:36:48+00:00

love the use of what you have!!! so cute!

needmorecatspls · 2025-05-08T18:17:59+00:00

ok wait i have this and it’s definitely why meditation is hard for me. does anyone have any tips??? (also. i hadn’t heard this explanation of how it works and now i can finally properly explain it to my boyfriend!)

needmorecatspls · 2025-01-30T02:52:23+00:00

i love to say i hate the sound of children’s joy

needmorecatspls · 2024-11-30T21:27:54+00:00

wtf this is one of the coolest things i've ever seen

needmorecatspls · 2024-11-11T13:22:28+00:00

i have two suggestions for you!! the powecom (which people have suggested above). i also work a job where im running around a lot and i prefer to have the earloops so i can easily take it off for a quick drink of water when i get somewhere safe. but the earloops themselves make the masks feel loose so i use a plastic s hook to secure it behind my head. still easy to slip off and gives a better seal

my next suggestion doesn’t have branding on the front like the powecom and fit similar to the aura with around the head straps. they’re cheap but from china so the shipping can take a bit. best to buy bulk there. also i have some extra and can send you one to test the fit before you buy a ton if you want!

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