When sewing polyester, the tension setting on your sewing machine is a key factor for achieving neat and secure stitches.
Understanding Sewing Tension for Polyester
For most new sewing machines, the easiest method is to utilize the built-in settings.
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Automatic Tension: Many modern machines have an automatic setting specifically designed for polyester. According to the reference, this setting usually works perfectly to handle various types of polyester fabrics.
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Manual Tension: If your sewing machine does not feature automatic tension settings, you will need to adjust the upper tension manually. The reference indicates that for sewing polyester, the upper tension is typically set around 4.
This setting provides a good starting point for sewing polyester when automatic options are not available. Always test your tension on a scrap piece of the same polyester fabric you plan to use to ensure balanced stitches on both sides before starting your main project.
