Best Sewing Machines for Tension Control

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Brother 1034D Mechanical

$255.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
i have had this machine for 3 weeks.this serger is hassle free when it comes to tension.
from www.walmart.com
i was extremely happy with the factory tension settings and my 2 year old played with all the settings on the machine one day while i was taking care of his little brother.
from www.walmart.com
i messed up the tension right off the bat, but didn't have too much trouble getting it back in balance.
from www.walmart.com
she is thrilled by the ease of threading the machine, tension adjustments, and overall use.
from www.amazon.com
the tension on the foot pedal is a little diffrent from my sewing machine and it does not need so much pressure to speed up.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Stitching, Compact, Type: Mechanical

2 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for TENSION CONTROL

Janome Hello Kitty 11706

$60.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.target.com
use and so light i bought this as a temporary 1 for the big 1 i already have and this lil 1 sews just as good it doesnt do all the facy stich work others do but it has good tension for its size ...
from www.target.com
we tested it on curtain canvas material, double layer and after some adjusting of tension, it worked perfectly.
from K. Duffell, www.target.com
thread tension can be a pain at times.
from www.target.com
i've read other reviews that people had problems with the bobbin or the thread tension.
from www.target.com
the first time i sewed the tension was perfect.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Fast Stitching, Type: Mechanical

3 RECOMMENDED by 15 people for TENSION CONTROL

Brother CS6000i Computerized

$190.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the only trouble i have had is with thread tension, i seem to need to reset the tension everytime i need to reload the bobbin- but i am unsure if it is the machine or if it is my inexperience.
from www.amazon.com
edited after using the machine for a couple of weeks: i've had a couple of issues with thread tension staying where i want it.
from www.amazon.com
it's such a pleasure to sit at a machine with no tension issues, ease of use, understandable operating instructions, and all-round facility.
from www.amazon.com
i had no tension issues in contrast to my previous machine.
from www.amazon.com
it is definitely important to check the tension before anything else.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Stitch Options, Short Learning Curve, Type: Computerized

4 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for TENSION CONTROL

Brother XL-3500

$101.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.overstock.com
i was somewhat concerned when i read the reviews about the problems with the tension control; however, the machine i received is fine.i do feel that it has a lot of plastic parts and i am not sure
from www.overstock.com
great machine - but i'm having touble with the bobbin tension - the underside stitched don't catch - but since this is my first sewing machine i'll keep on experimenting - i tried all 35 stiches and
from www.overstock.com
i had some trouble with the tension, but i changed to a different brand of thread, and it worked out the issues.
from www.overstock.com
i've used it only once, but had to problems with tension or seam selection.
from www.overstock.com
the biggest downfall with this machine was adjusting the tension.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Stitch Options, Compact, Without LCD Design Screen

5 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for TENSION CONTROL

Nikon Singer Confidence

$475.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
2) the auto thread tension works!
from www.amazon.com
auto tension!
from www.amazon.com
i love the auto tension.
from www.amazon.com
the auto tension has performed perfectly so far.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Stitching, Good Stitch Options, Type: Computerized

Singer Inspiration 4228

$150.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i'll admit it does get jammed sometimes but i've only had the thread break on me once (i just loosened the tension and it's been fine since!) the jamming only happens once in a while and i've gotten
from www.amazon.com
it tells you how to set the tension adjustments right, especially bobbin tension.
from www.amazon.com
the biggest and most important adjustment was the tension on the bobbin case spring was way too much and causing many problems before adjusting it down.
from www.amazon.com
every stitch comes out perfectly with tension on the factory setting.
from www.amazon.com
the auto-tension adjustment is a piece of cake and the different stitches work very well.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Affordability, Easy To Assemble, Type: Mechanical

Singer Inspiration 4220

$180.00 Est. at Amazon

from reviews.sears.com
i wanted a machine that was adjustable--thread tension, stitch length, stitch width, etc.
from www.amazon.com
i'll admit it does get jammed sometimes but i've only had the thread break on me once (i just loosened the tension and it's been fine since!) the jamming only happens once in a while and i've gotten
from www.amazon.com
the biggest and most important adjustment was the tension on the bobbin case spring was way too much and causing many problems before adjusting it down.
from www.amazon.com
it tells you how to set the tension adjustments right, especially bobbin tension.
from www.amazon.com
every stitch comes out perfectly with tension on the factory setting.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Durability, Nice Reliability, Type: Mechanical

Euro-Pro Denim Sewlution 380 Mechanical

$130.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
if it jams or the bobbin tension isn't right then your tension needs to be adjusted.
from www.target.com
i see that they changed the color, but mine was all metal construction, and im sure this is too..its hard to find metal exterior sewing machines now a days..since they started making plastic

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Positives: Compact, Easy To Use, Simple Button Hole Creation, Type: Mechanical

Rex RX-07

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.overstock.com
we haven't had any problems with "tension", perhaps it's the "luck of the draw" depending on how they are set at the manufacturers
from www.overstock.com
too difficult to adjust the tension, stitch, etc.
from www.amazon.com
can't get tension right i even consulted an expert!

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Positives: Compact, Easy To Assemble, Excellent Portability, Additional Features: Carry Handle

Brother PC-420

$500.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it is easy to adjust the stitch type, length, tension, etc.
from www.amazon.com
i've had no trouble with tension, threading, or bobbin winding.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Stitching, Compact, Type: Computerized

Singer 8280 Mechanical

$99.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.target.com
the only problem i saw was in the instruction booklet where it told you to wind thread anticlockwise around the bobbin winder tension discs (3).
from Sew Happy!, www.target.com
perhaps the negative reviews are due to skipping the dvd because it really explains how to avoid/fix problems with threading, bobbins, tension, etc.
from www.target.com
adjust the bobbin tension properly according to the manual.
from Butterflykisses "Christina", www.target.com
all of the people that wrote about the thread breaking and the tension....watch the dvd and buy good thread!
from www.target.com
the previous people that expressed problems with the threat tension, simply need to adjust the tension for the upper threat and the bobbin.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Performance, Short Learning Curve, Type: Mechanical

Singer CE-250

$900.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i'll admit it does get jammed sometimes but i've only had the thread break on me once (i just loosened the tension and it's been fine since!) the jamming only happens once in a while and i've gotten
from www.amazon.com
the biggest and most important adjustment was the tension on the bobbin case spring was way too much and causing many problems before adjusting it down.
from www.amazon.com
it tells you how to set the tension adjustments right, especially bobbin tension.
from www.amazon.com
every stitch comes out perfectly with tension on the factory setting.
from www.amazon.com
the auto-tension adjustment is a piece of cake and the different stitches work very well.

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Positives: Easy To Assemble, Easy To Use, Great Durability, Type: Computerized

Brother SE-270D Computerized

$400.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.compuplus.com
i have used a high-end brother embroidery machine at a baby boutique that i use to work at, and this se270d is not as forgiving when it come to the thread and bobbin tension.
from www.overstock.com
occasionally the thread gets all gummed up but you can usually work it out with some tension adjustments.
from www.overstock.com
the embroidery feature is easy after you figure out the tension settings and i have made awesome creations for my son.
from www.overstock.com
easy to use and did a fine job once i was able to figure out the tension.
from www.overstock.com
but in all fairness, i have a lot to learn about using the proper stabilizers, and adjusting my tension.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Short Learning Curve, Type: Computerized

Brother XL3750 Mechanical

$135.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i had a different brother sewing machine that i returned because it's thread tension got messed up and nobody at brother could explain how to fix it.
from www.amazon.com
the instruction manual was easy to follow and at one point when the tension wasn't right, the manual provided me what i needed to fix it....
from www.amazon.com
the first xl-3750 i got from amazon had a broken top-thread tension setting--didn't work no matter what i did.
from www.amazon.com
the 3750 was easy to thread and operate, but the instructions for setting the thread tension were confusing.
from www.amazon.com
almost immediately it had thread tension issues & has now been in for repairs 4 times, with a 5th trip coming this week.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Stitch Options, Fast Stitching, Type: Mechanical

Euro-Pro Shark 80 7133

$150.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.target.com
if it is down the tension is engaged and the thread doesn't get in between the tension parts so it will birdsnest on the bobbin side.
from www.target.com
plus, i didn't have to keep readjusting thread and bobbin tension.
from www.amazon.com
the tension on the machine came perfectly set and i had no trouble with it.
from www.amazon.com
it still may even work and i just hit the wrong tension dial or soemthing.
from www.target.com
i loosened the tension as the instruction book suggested.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Lightweight, Threading: Automatic

Rex RX-3600

$300.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
we haven't had any problems with "tension", perhaps it's the "luck of the draw" depending on how they are set at the manufacturers
from www.amazon.com
it took some experimentation to figure out just the right tension.
from www.amazon.com
but, please do not follow instructions given in the accompanying documentation fully: the manual says to thread through the spring loaded capstan at the top (for thread tension) a few times.
from www.amazon.com
can't get tension right i even consulted an expert!
from www.amazon.com
i tried the trouble shooting guide and adjusted the tension, changed the needle and did all the things they suggested - but ultimately this product did not work for me.

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Positives: Compact, Good Portability, Good Affordability, Additional Features: Carry Handle

Brother ES2000 Computerized

$175.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i also didn't fully understand i had to wind the bobbin thread all the way through either, it resulted in terrible tension control during my first project.
from www.amazon.com
the tension is the only thing that has to be adjusted when sewing thicker fabric.
from www.amazon.com
i had no idea...) and i'm still working out the thread tension.
from www.amazon.com
i've been having trouble with getting the thread tension balanced between upper and lower thread, with occasional e-6 error and skipped stitches for the zig-zag pattern.
from www.amazon.com
i never got the tension to work and the straight stitches were very uneven.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Stitch Options, Great Performance, Type: Computerized

Brother LS-2125 Mechanical

$90.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.overstock.com
sometimes the tension is a little off, but it is easy to fix.
from www.walmart.com
i have repaired or created items with this new machine with absolutely no problems with any of the stitches, tension, etc.
from www.target.com
even with thicker fabrics the only problem i ever had in the 2 years that ive had it was getting the thread at the right tension but i think that was just user error.
from www.overstock.com
i read through the manual first before attempting any kind of sewing, and that helped me to get the tension right, etc.
from www.walmart.com
the tension can be a little tricky but other than that, i have no complaints for the money.i bought the most recent one for my daughter.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Great Affordability, Type: Mechanical

Singer QuantumLock 14T967DC Mechanical

$585.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i currently have a 2/3/4 serger and find i don't use it as much as i could because of issues with set up and tension.
from www.amazon.com
additionally, i liked the one button tension setting.
from www.amazon.com
well, aside from the other comments above, i do not like the fact that there are no numbers for tension adjustment - you just "guess" - maybe i'm too picky but i like to have my tension exact so i

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Positives: Compact, Easy To Assemble, Excellent Affordability, Type: Mechanical

Nancy's Notions EZ Lock

$275.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i was up and serging in just a few days and feeling confident about adjusting the threads and tensions to create different looks.
from www.amazon.com
adjusting tensions is also clearly explained.
from www.amazon.com
the tension is fine, the needle is the right grade..

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Positives: Easy To Assemble, Good Durability, Easy To Use

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Best Sewing Machines for Tension Control

Brother 1034D Mechanical

Janome Hello Kitty 11706

Brother CS6000i Computerized

Brother XL-3500

Nikon Singer Confidence

Singer Inspiration 4228

Singer Inspiration 4220

Euro-Pro Denim Sewlution 380 Mechanical

Rex RX-07

Brother PC-420

Singer 8280 Mechanical

Singer CE-250

Brother SE-270D Computerized

Brother XL3750 Mechanical

Euro-Pro Shark 80 7133

Rex RX-3600

Brother ES2000 Computerized

Brother LS-2125 Mechanical

Singer QuantumLock 14T967DC Mechanical

Nancy's Notions EZ Lock

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