Q:

My stitches are too loose, what do I do to correct this?

A:

To fix a problem with loose stitches, try out these suggestions:

• Balance the thread tension. If the stitches are loose on the top of the fabric, reduce the tension to a lesser number. If the stitches are loose on the underside of the fabric set the tension to a higher number.
• Make certain the thread for both the needle and the upper thread is correctly following the threading path.
• Verify that the bobbin case is correctly threaded.
• Utilize a alternative needle size. For fine fabrics, employ a smaller needle - such as a size 9, 11 needle; moderate-weight fabrics demand a size 14 or 16. For heavy fabrics such as heavy corduroy or denim a size 18 or Denim needle is required.