Don't touch that tension...
#21
Consider this. Why is the knob there if you are not to change the tension. A manufacturer wouldn't put it there, would they? Get over it or when you really do need an adjustment you won't know how to do it. If you are fearful of this, ask a shop to teach you.
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#23
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Just turn it in very, very, very small increments and you will be okay. I had the same fear until I had no other option. Just go slow and small when adjusting.
#24
I have learned to play with the tension on my machine so I have no fear of the top tension I did buy an extra bobbin case to play with and can also create some fun things that way so much to do so little time just don't get your 2 bobbin casings mixed up
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The idea of a second bobbin case is good - I've suggested that many times. Going back and forth with various threads is doable much quicker that way - the upper tension would still have to be adjusted to go back and forth.
#26
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OMG, that's exactly how I feel. I hope if my tension needs adjusting, it's only the top tension.
#28
The trick is to turn it no more than 1/4 of a turn. I adjusted the tensions - yes both- for a friend the other day and the world didn't end. The machine did work and sewed beautifully. Hope this takes away your fear
#29
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Do what ckcowl suggested- but also keep notes on what you did.
For the bobbin, I used "time" notation and whether I turned the screw clockwise or counerclockwise..
Example -turned screw clockwise from 2 to 3
#30
My Bernina dealer told me she didn't think I could get consistent stitches usinging King Tut 40/3 in the top and bobbin. She recommended if I wanted to try it I should buy another bobbin case. ($60). Because, she said, I should never touch the original factory bobbin case setting. Does anyone have experience with this? Is she just trying to sell bobbin cases? I'd like to believe that is not the case.
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