Tension issue with Singer 15-91
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Tension issue with Singer 15-91
Hello fellow board members...
I am having a tension issue with my Singer 15-91. It worked fine when I purchased it at the beginning of this summer from a local gentleman who refurbishes and sells them on Craigslist. It has sat in my sewing area since then and not been fiddled with since transported; and this is my first attempt to sew with it. The top thread is showing on the bottom when it stitches and I get the same results testing both cotton and sweater wool. Changing the upper tension doesn't change a thing no matter what setting it's on (0 through 9). I think I have the thread path correct and have the thread traveling through the needle right to left. Help please with advise
I am having a tension issue with my Singer 15-91. It worked fine when I purchased it at the beginning of this summer from a local gentleman who refurbishes and sells them on Craigslist. It has sat in my sewing area since then and not been fiddled with since transported; and this is my first attempt to sew with it. The top thread is showing on the bottom when it stitches and I get the same results testing both cotton and sweater wool. Changing the upper tension doesn't change a thing no matter what setting it's on (0 through 9). I think I have the thread path correct and have the thread traveling through the needle right to left. Help please with advise
Last edited by lmc8; 09-17-2014 at 09:17 AM. Reason: removing double pictures
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Your thread is not between the top tension disks, it's behind them. Rethread it completely.
From the guide at the top rear of the face plate the thread goes between the disks from the back side and then around to the front side catching the hook then the spring then the take up lever.
Joe
From the guide at the top rear of the face plate the thread goes between the disks from the back side and then around to the front side catching the hook then the spring then the take up lever.
Joe
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lol Yeah, I think I have one of those! I'm still not used to the tension/takeup on the nose plate. I love 15s, though.
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