maggienoella Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I just finished my third quilt with my new gauge and I LOVE it! It has taken a lot of the tension frustration away. I thought I didn't need it, but I obviously did. Thanks for the advice and I'll be getting pre-wounds next. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Excellent timing...just ordered mine! Glad to hear you thought it to be so helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Dave, You'll love it. Just test each bobbin with a scrap of fabric on top of the batting and backing. When the towa gauge is within guidelines, you know the issues are with the top thread. I wind my bobbins pretty tight, and I still have to adjust my top thread once in a while. I'm hoping for greater wound consistency when I can afford to get the pre-wounds. However, the top thread adjustment is so easy that even I can do it. Before getting the gauge, it was a mystery that only my hubs could solve. Embarrassing to say, but true. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marti10245 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Joan, Where did you buy your Towa Gauge? I use prewounds and I really like them but I was thinking about buying a towa gauge. My husband is always telling me that he has never seen a machine that needs so many accessories lol. I love my Millie and I do buy some fun things to use with her. Everytime a package is delivered to the house he asks me what is that and I tell him it is for Millie lol he just rolls his eyes . Tomorrw I am going to pick up my new Brother Dream Weaver ve6200d I can't wait . Then I will be done buying machines lol. Don't get me wrong ladies I work and I work alot of OT so that is the money I buy my toys with plus I make money quilting for other people with Millie so that is my mad money also. Thanks, Marti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 How do you know what the tension on Bobin should be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHuffman Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I generally keep my bobbin tension around 130-140 on the Towa tension gauge. I've got them for sale on my website too if you need one. QuiltedJoy.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 The Towa gauge is a great tool. I test every bobbin. I'm a 170-180 girl. The number is subjective. A higher bobbin tension needs to be matched with a tighter top tension. You're looking for a balance between the two threads. When you find good stitches, make a chart showing what your Towa numbers are so you can replicate. Different weight threads may need different tension numbers and self-wound bobbins need careful testing since they may vary from one to the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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