Towa® Digital Tension Gauge with L-Style Bobbin Insert | Quilting & Sewing Thread Tension Gauge

Towa® Digital Tension Gauge with L-Style Bobbin Insert Take the guesswork out of thread tension with the Towa® Digital Tension Gauge with L-Style Bobbin Insert. Whether you're piecing quilt blocks, free-motion quilting, sewing bindings, or creating decorative quilting designs, proper thread tension is essential for smooth, balanced stitches. This precision digital gauge helps you accurately measure both upper thread tension and bobbin tension, allowing you to fine-tune your machine for professional-quality results. Featuring a bright, easy-to-read digital display, the Towa Digital Tension Gauge measures tension in gram force (gf), making it simple to achieve consistent stitch quality while reducing thread breaks, looping, puckering, and uneven tension. The included L-Style bobbin insert is designed for standard bobbin cases, so you can begin checking bobbin tension immediately. Whether you're a beginner learning proper machine setup or an experienced quilter looking for repeatable results, the Towa Digital Tension Gauge is an invaluable tool for routine machine maintenance and precision quilting. Features & Benefits Measures both upper thread and bobbin thread tension Includes L-Style bobbin insert for standard bobbin cases Large digital display provides accurate gram force (gf) readings Helps eliminate thread breaks, looping, skipped stitches, and uneven tension Ideal for quilting, piecing, free-motion quilting, appliqué, and decorative stitching Makes machine setup faster and more consistent Suitable for home sewing and quilting machines using L-style bobbin cases Specifications Brand: Towa® Type: Digital Thread Tension Gauge Included Adapter: L-Style Bobbin Insert Dimensions: 5" × 2.5" × 1.25" Recommended Starting Tension Settings These settings are intended as starting points and may require adjustment depending on your machine, thread, fabric, and batting. Bobbin Tension 22–25 gf Upper Thread Tension 40 wt Cotton – 150 gf 40 wt Polyester – 170 gf 40 wt Trilobal Polyester – 170 gf Metallic Thread – 170 gf 50 wt Cotton – 140–150 gf Note: Every sewing and quilting machine is different. Always test your tension on a practice quilt sandwich before beginning your project and adjust as needed for balanced stitches. How to Use Set the gauge to gf (gram force) using the toggle button. Measure your bobbin tension with the included L-Style insert, then test your upper thread tension. Make small adjustments to your machine until your stitches are balanced, smooth, and consistent.