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How To Fix Thread Machine's Tension

"In this post, we are going to tackle the most common issues about wrong thread tension when sewing. As well as learning how to handle the tension dial in your machine to get the perfect straight seam. Mastering skills like these can make the difference between our projects looking cheap or professional. It might not seem important to have a neatly balanced tension at first. But the time will come when the wrong tension becomes an issue for you. And if you don’t know how to use your tension dial… Well, let’s say you are not going to be having that much fun."
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Time to CompleteUnder an hour
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