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Question posted by Anonymous-54448 on March 21st, 2012

How To Adjust Lower Tension?

the stitch is loose and it seems like the lower tension is too loose but how do you adjust it?

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Operation Manual - Page 2

Note: Some exercises apply only to all current BERNINA and bernette sewing machines. Table of Contents Introduction ...3 Sewing Machine Needles 4 Thread ...6 Presser Feet ...7 Securing Stitches...8 Turning Corners...9 Zigzag Stitch...10 Blind Hem ...11 Triple Straight Stitch 12 Vari-Overlock Stitch...13 Stretch Stitch ...14 Gathering Over Cord 15 Buttonholes ...16 Manual Buttonholes...17 ...

Operation Manual - Page 3

... thing about using your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Once you can then be used as a reference tool in a 3-ring binder. Along with the basic operation of your machine. Introduction This workbook is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to familiarize you to locate particular stitches. Each page that are listed for...

Operation Manual - Page 4

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Operation Manual - Page 5

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Operation Manual - Page 6

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Operation Manual - Page 7

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Operation Manual - Page 8

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Operation Manual - Page 9

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Operation Manual - Page 10

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Operation Manual - Page 11

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Operation Manual - Page 12

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Operation Manual - Page 14

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Operation Manual - Page 15

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Operation Manual - Page 17

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Operation Manual - Page 18

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Operation Manual - Page 19

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Operation Manual - Page 20

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Operation Manual - Page 21

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Operation Manual - Page 22

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Operation Manual - Page 23

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