Why tension test embroidery is a total game changer

If your machine is acting up, running a tension test embroidery is usually the first thing you should do to fix it. We've all been there—you spend twenty minutes getting the perfect design lined up, you hit start, and five minutes later you realize the back of your hoop looks like a complete disaster. It's frustrating, but honestly, it's usually just a sign that your top and bottom threads aren't playing nice together. Getting that balance right is the difference between a professional-looking patch and something that looks like your cat tried to sew. ...

May 20, 2026 · 6 min · Imiliano Felice