Bernina 540 - Editing Stitch Patterns; Changing the Stitch Width; Changing the Stitch Length

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When of using other types of sewing threads, the optimal upper thread tension may vary. Therefore it may
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 which means that 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
which means that the bobbin thread is pulled up less.
Alterations of the upper thread tension affect the currently selected stitch pattern or embroidery motif.
Permanent alterations of the upper thread tension for the sewing mode (see page47)
can be made in the
Setup Program.
Prerequisite:
• In the Setup Program the upper thread tension has been altered.
> Touch the icon «Upper thread tension».
> Move the slide using the touchscreen pen/finger to increase or reduce the upper thread tension.
> Touch the yellow-framed icon on the right side to reset the alteration to default setting.
> Touch the yellow-framed icon on the left side to reset the alteration to default setting in the Setup
Program.
5.4 Editing stitch patterns
Changing the stitch width
> Turn the «Upper Multifunction knob» to the left to narrow the stitch width.
> Turn the «Upper Multifunction knob» to the right to widen the stitch width.
> To call up further setting options, touch the icon «Stitch width» (1).
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Changing the stitch length
> Turn the «Lower Multifunction knob» to the left to shorten the stitch length.
> Turn the «Lower Multifunction knob» to the right to elongate the stitch length.