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How do to adjust the bobbin tension? Do I need to remove the throat plate and loosen the screws that hold the bobbin mechanism in place so I can get to the tension screw?

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Oh my... Please be sure you have a bobbin tension issue before trying to adjust the bobbin. Most stitch issues are related to upper tension problems. If you are getting thread nests (a mess of thread under the fabric), then the upper tension is too loose or it is not threaded properly. Be sure to RAISE the presser foot BEFORE threading the upper thread. That insures the thread will seat properly in the tension disks. If the bobbin thread is coming to the top of the fabric or the upper thread is breaking, then the upper tension is too tight and needs to be lowered.

Be certain to mark with permanent marker where the slot on the adjustment screw is located on the bobbin case BEFORE making any adjustments. That way you can return it to the original setting if you find changing the tension does not resolve the problem. And turn only 1/8 revolution each time, then test. Most sewists make adjustments to the bobbin case only when they are using heavier or lighter thread than usual. But if they make frequent adjustments to the bobbin case for this reason, then they usually buy a spare bobbin case so they will have one they can mess with and the other will always be set for regular sewing.

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The tension screw for the bobbin thread is on the side of the bobbin carrier
that bit that you put the full bobbin in to clip it back onto the machine
t there is a small spring plate that you pull the bobbin thread under when you put the bobbin back in the carrier and you pull the thread down a slot and under that spring plate
the tension is adjusted by that small screw that holds that plate on
only very small adjustments make a lot of difference to the tension
don't touch any other screws or you will alter the needle /hook timing and that will put you a pickle

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