Bernina Artista 185, Manual

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55 Thread tension/Tutorial/Creative Consultant
TTC button
· press the external TTC button
· menu appears
· select Thread Tension
· thread tension screen appears
Thread tension
Basic tension settings apply
automatically when a stitch or
program is selected. The tension is
factory set for best possible sewing
results using a 100 weight, 2 ply
polyester thread (100/2).
The tension may vary when using
other types of thread such as
embroidery thread, and it may be
necessary to adjust it to suit the
fabric and stitch type.
Changes can be made to the tension
of any stitch without affecting any
other stitches. To do this, the tension
function is accessed with the
external TTC button. It can also be
placed as a function on the toolbar
on the lower part of the screen and
accessed directly from the screen
(see page 28).
Altering the tensions
· the perfect stitch formation is
shown in the center graphic
· the basic value is indicated by the
bar on the scale
· touch the arrows up or down to
alter the tension:
touch the up arrow if the stitch -
formation looks like the top
example
= need tighter upper thread tension
(the upper thread is loose which
allows it to be pulled further
through to the underside of the
fabric)
touch the down arrow if the stitch
formation looks like the bottom
example
= need looser upper thread tension
(the upper thread is tight which
pulls the lower thread further
through to the top of the fabric)
· the tension alteration affects only
the selected stitch and does not
remain saved when the machine is
off
Save and close
· touch OK to confirm the change
and return to the stitch screen
Back to basic settings
· touch reset to return tensions to
the basic settings
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