Bernina 475 QE, User Manual

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Creative sewing
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When using other sewing threads, the optimal upper thread tension may vary. It may therefore be necessary
to adjust the upper thread tension individually according to the sewing project as well as the desired stitch
pattern.
The higher the upper thread tension, the tighter the upper thread, and the bobbin thread is pulled up to the
top of the fabric. When the upper thread tension is low, the upper thread is less tightened and the bobbin
thread is pulled up less.
Alterations to the upper thread tension affect the stitch pattern that is currently selected. Permanent
alteration of the upper thread tension for the sewing mode can be made in the Setup Program. (see
page 47)
Prerequisite:
• The upper thread tension has been altered in the setup program.
> Tap «Upper Thread Tension».
> Adjust the upper thread tension.
> Tap the yellow-framed icon on the right side to reset the alterations to the default setting.
> Tap the yellow-framed icon on the left side to reset the alterations in the «Setup Program» to the default
setting.
5.4 Editing stitch patterns
Changing the stitch width
> Turn the «Upper Multi-function knob» to the left to narrow the stitch width.
> Turn the «Upper Multi-function knob» to the right to widen the stitch width.
> To call up further setting options, tap the icon «Stitch width» (1).
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Changing the stitch length
> Turn the «Lower Multi-function knob» to the left to shorten the stitch length.
> Turn the «Lower Multi-function knob» to the right to elongate the stitch length.