BSR tension issue
#15
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New word for me to. Then I got this wonderful Bernina (I have been sewing on a Pfaff - great machine as well). Anyway when I saw the BSR Bernina Stitch Regulator demonstrated at a quilt show I was hooked; and my Pfaff was getting really old (still ran great), but in a moment of "weakness" I splurged on the Bernina with the BSN. I am learning the machine now.
#16
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So go for a big adjustment ... and if it is way beyond and showing on the bottom side ... then back up the other direction.
#17
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Sounds like the bobbin tension needs to be tightened. It's like a little dial in the hook area, when the machine "presents" the bobbin. I've also found that using polyester thread (Superior's Omni or SoFine, or Metler's Polysheen), instead of 100% cotton thread, makes a huge difference. I also like to use a size 90 or 100 topstitch needle.
#20
If the tension is correct when you are sewing without BSR then I am wondering if you have the BSR set up correctly. Feedbags down, cord to the attachment plugged in, BSR balance button pushed? I have to do mine in the order the book says to make it work correctly.
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