Questions & Answers for: adjusting thread tension bernina activa

Bernina Activa 130 that shows how to thread the machine, bobbin etc - any ideas of where I can find one. The store where I bought it does not have one and has to order it. Thanks Unfortunately this is

...135 the bobbin thread is coming up in specks on the quilt top. either the bobbin thread is not in the lower tension or the lower tension is too loose or the top(upper) tension is too tight. ...

...thread up. I know this would normally be a tension problem, but it is on the standard #4 setting. I have re-threaded the machine a million times... not sure what to do next, other than drive an hour ...

...thread tension, made sure the bobbin is evenly wound and inserted correctly, cleaned out all lint from the bobbin area. I've been working on this problem for 2 hours. Please help. bunching threads ...

...adjusting the tension, cleaning the spool carriage area, nothing seems to solve it.Any answers? Try pulling more thread out before you begin the seam - about 6". If you can hold the threads while you ...

...do not vibrate unduly when the bobbin is being wound. If you let the spool vibrate whilst the bobbin is loading, it may result in varying tension on the thread and uneven winding onto the

...tension on the thread coming out of the bobbin case and top tension unit. Are you threading the top thread with the foot up or down ? You should always thread the machine with the foot up to ensure ...

...thread is not catching correctly and ends up loose and sort of straight. The bobbin side comes out perfectly zig zagged. I have tried adjusting the tension, shortening and lengthening my stitches, ...

...Thread Tension Threads If it is the upper tension that is loose and creating "thread nests" under the fabric, the machine is either misthreaded or possibly the thread is not seated completely in the ...

...tail, it needs to be held firmly and stay dangling, but release thread if you apply a little downward pressure. Adjust tension screw in small increments until it does this. ...