Tension
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Thornton, Colorado
Posts: 1,023
I learned with my BL Quilter's Choice that it helps to have the tension a little loose on both top and bottom. See Jamie's Wallen YouTube on adjusting the bobbin. The reason is due to the speed of 1500 stitches per minute, so the looser tension helps the thread move more smoothly with the fast moving needle. I check my tension each time I change the brand, thread weight, etc. I upgraded to a mid arm machine recently and still keep the tension same as before.
#12
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Heart of Colorado's majestic mountains!
Posts: 6,026
Though I would rather spend my money on fabric and thread I do have my machines professionally cleaned and adjusted regularly so that I don't encounter this type of problem. I have BERNINA machines. I have an 1130 that I have had for more than 30 years. The technician says he has never seen a machine any more used than this one. I used to make draperies professionally. And yet, with regular maintenance it works perfectly. I clean it regularly as I sew. However, when he takes it apart I am amazed at all the lint in places I can't get to. I think you need a trip to the dealer as a beginning point.
#15
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,426
I know we are trained not to mess with the bobbin tension screw
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