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Old 05-18-2013, 06:53 AM
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Anyone have this machine?..
I would just like to ask what your top tension setting is thanks RitaFaye
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Mine is set at -4 , I usually don't mess with the tension.
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Mine is set at -4 , I usually don't mess with the tension.
The reason I asked is I think my tension is off a bit and I went to the brother site for the test pattern
and it said to make sure it was set at 4 I have always left mine alone as well from the day I bought it
which was 00......anyhooooo on the stitchout it was pretty tight set at 4 *LOL* then I wasn't sure just exactly what it should be set at........but now I believe it is the lower tension and not the upper tension.......thanks for your answer........Rita
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Mine is set at -4 , I usually don't mess with the tension.
Chasing Hawk: Do you like this machine? Use it a lot? I'm on the verge of buying one! Thanks!
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Originally Posted by RitaFaye View Post
The reason I asked is I think my tension is off a bit and I went to the brother site for the test pattern
and it said to make sure it was set at 4 I have always left mine alone as well from the day I bought it
which was 00......anyhooooo on the stitchout it was pretty tight set at 4 *LOL* then I wasn't sure just exactly what it should be set at........but now I believe it is the lower tension and not the upper tension.......thanks for your answer........Rita
Hi Rita,

Check the bobbin case. Take it apart and if you have to use a magnifying glass to check the bobbin case very closely.
Mine had a tiny speck of lint in where the thread goes through the tension adjusting spring.and it messed up the whole stitching.

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Originally Posted by Grandma Bonnie View Post
Chasing Hawk: Do you like this machine? Use it a lot? I'm on the verge of buying one! Thanks!
Yes I do......it is simple to use and I've never had a problem other than user error *LOL*
it is learning process tho......good luck if you buy one Rita
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Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk View Post
Hi Rita,

Check the bobbin case. Take it apart and if you have to use a magnifying glass to check the bobbin case very closely.
Mine had a tiny speck of lint in where the thread goes through the tension adjusting spring.and it messed up the whole stitching.

Chase
Thanks Chase I will do that.........
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Depends on what I'm making, but usually -2
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I have never touched the tension after the first time I tried to. I took it back to the shop and they said there was nothing wrong with it. It did not make a pretty stitch and still doesn't!
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How very strange... I am also seriously thinking about buying this machine! Did not think to ask questions on this board because it's an embroidery-only machine. I guess quilters embroider a lot too...
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