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Balancing top and bottom tension
Q. I use Superior Threads almost
exclusively so I have a question for
you. I have the new 820 and am having
trouble with tensions. Do you
believe it possible to have a stitch
balanced so that one does not see a
dot of bobbin thread on top? Is it
possible? I am having most trouble
with the Brytes. I love them but always see quite a lot of
bobbin thread.
A: Yes, it should be possible. If
you are seeing the bobbin thread on
the top, the top tension is too tight and
therefore it is pulling up the
bobbin thread. Newer Bernina machines
seem to be factory set with
rather tight top tension. Reduce
the top tension to about a 2.0 or 2.5
range and that should make a difference.

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