Pressure adjustment
08-12-2013, 05:37 AM
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Pressure adjustment
I haven't seen much info about it. On many machines there is a knob or screw on the top of the machine above the needle that can change the pressure exerted on the presser foot.
Beyond that, I don't know when to adjust it, how much to adjust it, or which way (less or more) to adjust it.
Clues? Help?
Beyond that, I don't know when to adjust it, how much to adjust it, or which way (less or more) to adjust it.
Clues? Help?
08-12-2013, 07:06 AM
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My manual has fabrics and a color-coordinated chart listed. The colors are printed on both the pressure knob and the feed dogs knob, which raise or lower incrementally depending on what kind of fabrics/sewing I'm doing. I'm familiar enough with my machine now that I don't need to consult my manual anymore to know how to adjust the machine.
08-12-2013, 07:32 AM
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My Bernina has adjustable pressure on the presser foot. You are supposed to dial it down to 0 when FMQ. I do dial it down a bit for sewing binding on with my walking foot from regular fabric pressure.
08-12-2013, 12:28 PM
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When I experienced skipped stitches zigzagging the multiple thicknesses of fabric and batting for my Bailey Island bag, I tried increasing the presser foot pressure, and it made a big difference. I don't remember needing to adjust the pressure for anything else.
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08-12-2013, 12:37 PM
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My Brother machine also has a color coordinated chart both on the indicator for the presser foot and on the feed dogs adjustment to sort of guide you along.
I adjust mine to lightest possible pressure for FMQ, of course. Other than that, I sort of play with it when my stitches look off. As mentioned earlier, changing the pressure when sewing extra thick things tends to make nicer stitches.
I adjust mine to lightest possible pressure for FMQ, of course. Other than that, I sort of play with it when my stitches look off. As mentioned earlier, changing the pressure when sewing extra thick things tends to make nicer stitches.
08-12-2013, 01:43 PM
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