Bernina 43 Manual - Page 23

HOW TO MAKE A NARROW OR ROLLED EDGE Please make sure power is off when replacing the parts and making adjustments. • To adjust tension for rolled or narrow edges, refer to the table below for suggested combinations of material and thread. Proper thread tension differs with the type of fabric and the thickness and type of thread. Adjustment of thread tension should be made each time you sew. Important: 1. See page 19 for changing the throat plate 2. Remove left needle (page 14) 3. The stitch length for rolled hems should be set between 1. and 2. Fabrics • Georgette • Lawn • Crepe-de -chine • Broad cloth • Rayon Tension dial to be adjusted Needle Thread Upper Looper Thread Rolled hemming • Spun Polyester No. 50 - 80 Threads Narrow hemming • Spun Polyester Na 50 - 80 • Continuous Polyester No. 50 - 80 • Wooly Nylon • Continuous Polyester No. 50 - 80 • Wooly Nylon • Spun Polyester No. 50 - 80 • Continuous Polyester No. 50 - 80 • Voile etc. Lower Looper Thread • Spun Polyester No. 50 - 80 • Continuous Polyester No. 50 - 80 • Spun Polyester No. 50 --80 • Continuous Polyester No. 50 - 80 Rolled edge tension settings Narrow edge tension settings 3-5 3-5 1-3 5-8 3-5 3-5 Rolled hemming Lower looper thread Back Ode /1.5mm Upper looper thread Needle thread Front side Narrow hemming Needle thread Bock Ode Front side 1.5mm Upper looper thread Lower looper thread -20-