Tension Test Face

Here’s a free design where you can test your tension for satin, fill and running stitches. It’s more useful than the typical I or H tension tests that only show you how satin stitches will look.

Get the Free Design

You can download this machine embroidery design by signing up for email updates from Ballyhoo Creations. No spam, just useful info. (●’◡’●)

tension test face

If you do a lot of in-the-hoop machine embroidery, you’ll appreciate the running stitch tests of this design. It will help you adjust your machine tension and get tight seams.

Suggestions on how this design works can be found in the video below.

Watch the Video