Can anyone help me to fix the tension on my Elnita 245i sewing machine?
I don’t know this machine, so I’m going to give you some general help. I presume there’s a tension dial. If it has numbers 0-9 on it, “4” is probably the normal tension setting for most fabrics. Generally, 9 is highest tension on a sewing machine. Generally, also, the user does not adjust the bobbin tension. First up, let’s find you a threading diagram: http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams… (you can buy a manual from these folks, too, or from an Elna dealer — and you really do need your manual) Find yourself a couple of spools of the same type and brand of thread, just different colors. Wind a bobbin of one of the colors according to the directions above, making sure it’s evenly wound, and put it in the bobbin case. Thread the top of the machine with the other color, making sure that the presser foot is raised (this opens the top te
