Bernette Chicago 7 - Thread Tension

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Machine Setup
Thread Tension
Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
Basic thread tension setting: «4»
• To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next num-
ber up.
• To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number
down.
Appropriate setting of tension is important to good sew-
ing.
With any decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer
stitch formation and less fabric puckering when the upper
thread appears on the wrong side of your fabric.
Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing.
• Turn dial to higher number.
Normal thread tension for zig-zag and decorative sew-
ing.
Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing.
• Turn dial to lower number.
loose
tight
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Surface
Reverse side
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