You’re just getting started with tufting and gradually learning to master your tufting gun. To help you learn this creative and rewarding activity, today we’ll explore how to adjust the opening of your tufting gun’s eyelet, and explain how and why to do it.
The eyelet on your tufting gun, located at the needle, is where you insert the tufting yarn using a needle threader. This step is crucial for tufting accurately and easily on your stretched tufting cloth.
Why Adjusting the Eyelet Matters
Depending on the thickness of your yarn or the number of strands you want to use, it’s important to be able to open or close the eyelet. For example, using several strands at the same time requires the eyelet to be fully open to prevent jams or blockages. Conversely, an eyelet that’s too open when using a single strand can cause the yarn to slip out frequently, slowing down your tufting.
Step by Step: Adjusting Your Tufting Gun’s Eyelet
Step 1: Loosen the Screw
Loosen the screw just above the metal swirl of the eyelet slightly. Don’t unscrew it completely, as you could lose small essential parts that would be very difficult to put back. We recommend loosening it a millimeter at a time.
Step 2: Adjust the Eyelet’s Position
Turn your tufting gun over and, using a pointed, rigid object (such as a large sewing needle), adjust the position of the black metal piece inside the needle. Move this piece down to widen the eyelet or up to make it smaller, depending on your needs.
Step 3: Tighten the Screw
Once you’ve made the adjustment, return your tufting gun to its original position and tighten the screw with the Allen key. Make sure the screw is tight enough to prevent it from loosening due to vibrations while tufting.
Why Is This Adjustment Important?
Precisely adjusting the eyelet lets you work with different types and thicknesses of yarn. It also helps improve the quality and precision of your tufting projects by keeping the yarn secure and preventing it from slipping out while you tuft.
Conclusion
Adjusting your tufting gun’s eyelet is a useful trick for all tufters. By following these simple steps, you can not only improve the quality of your work but also confidently and creatively explore a wider variety of tufting projects.
As you get familiar with your tool and learn how to adjust the eyelet to suit your needs, you’ll open the door to a world of possibilities in tufting. Happy tufting!
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