How to test upper thread tension DIY quick fix Bernina Jeff why thread loops nests under fabric sew

[@carenallen5841]

Boy…wish I lived near you..I’m in Michigan..I’d be giving you all my business and take every class you offered..you are a excellent teacher..thank you soooo much for your videos…💖

[@janzitterkopf1630]

Me too!!

[@crushinonu1900s]

Thank you Bernina Jeff! My top tension went wonky just as I was starting sewing. I was so sad! Thought I'd be unable to sew for a few weeks awaiting repairs, but this fixed it and I'm back to sewing. You're amazing. I'm so grateful! Thank you.

[@KathyReedKnits]

This information should be in every sewing machine manual!! Thanks, Bernina Jeff!

[@berninajeff]

Now you can find it all the time

[@SewFun]

You are the best, Jeff. Thanks for helping us love our machines.

[@fernhavea268]

You saved my sewing project!! THANK YOU FROM SYDNEY AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

[@Lunatic717]

I love your visual demonstration prop to help me understand the tension mechanism.

[@mollysmith6055]

Great video packed with so much information. Thank you, Jeff!

[@MecchaMatt]

Thank you very much for your shared knowledge, and tips. Your way of explaining, with your visual aid prop are a big plus, keep it up! You answered many questions I had in one video, such as the way a divider is set within the tension discs. I'm subscribing right away!

[@judibennett132]

I only watched the first minute and a half and it solved my problem!! I needed the advice of using two different colors of thread so that you can see which on is the problem. Thank you!!

[@kchsu1233]

It worked! It worked ! The windex and pipe cleaner worked ! Thank you ! Thank you ! The nearest repair place is over an hours drive away.

[@berninajeff]

Glad it helped

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

I'm so happy to be able to watch you today as I hand quilt! Thank you for posting this video!

[@ladyfingerhandmade]

Thank you so much!! I did what you suggested and adjusted the tension knob from 0, to 4, then 9 and lightly tugged my thread each time and there was no tension. My machine is newer so I can't see the tension components, but I did run a pipe cleaner down the slim opening and that seemed to help. Hopefully it will stay this way long enough to finish up my Christmas gifts and then I'm going to take it in for a cleaning.

[@teenamalanga5342]

You had me when you used a Star Wars analogy for the multiple types of tension components!!! ❤️

[@berninajeff]

I was wondering if anyone would comment

[@sunshinejenny777]

Hi Jeff!!! Great that you have a You Tube Channel.

[@beerich2117]

Thank you for your video and easy to understand way to clean the tension. I NEVER knew it could be cleaned. Great money saving tips! 💕

[@berninajeff]

Great

[@lyndagiles8433]

Thank you so much for explaining how/why the tension works the way it does. I am one of those sewers like you mentioned, that pulled the bobbin casing apart, gave it a good clean on the underside of machine, only to still have the problem. I was worried about how far to turn the upper tension when quilting, only going as far as 6.5, but you have given me the confidence to go higher now. Thank you, you would make a great teacher, the way you explain things so easily for me to understand

[@sherylfischer1140]

Thanks so much for explaining the connection between the upper tension and birds nests! I was able to get a friend's machine back in working order with your help!

[@berninajeff]

Wonderful!

[@linda-dg5cw]

Thank you so much! I was having a lot of issues with a new machine. Turns out fabric was stuck in the tension plates. I was searching for answers for hours!! 🥹

[@lindacampbell320]

I was working with kettle cloth cotton fabric and I was getting a tangle in my bobbin case. I was sure I was inserting my bobbin wrong or it wasn’t the right size. I never thought to check my tension. Great tip at a perfect time. Thank you for your video.

[@vicky11ykciv]

Omg thank you so much! I had thread that was loose on the top for ages and tried EVERYTHING the internet said but no where did it say clean out the tension mechanism. Found a giant tangled red thread (haven't used red since February) in there. Cleaned it out with a tool that came with it and all my stitches are perfect now! I have messed up and cost myself a lot of money on customers shirts and this has saved me so much aggravation! Thank you so much!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jessicarampelburg8534]

Fantastic lesson in upper thread tension troubleshooting- you make it so easy! Thank you!

[@berninajeff]

Glad to help

[@elisacoffey5140]

Best and clearest information I've seen for what to do when that nest happens. Thank you so much.

[@pamelathornhill8650]

Thank you for your quick trouble shooting video. I’m just now getting into sewing so this really helps.

[@maryebajcz]

Thank you so much! I have wrestled with this problem so much.

[@roxywood5278]

Thank Bernina Jeff out today and VOTE for his Store ASAP ....

[@lucilleeldredge2960]

Thank you for learning us all about tensions that most of all my problems I stop sawing because this problem maybe I start using my sawing machine again..

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Hello. I live near Morehead, Kentucky. Brenda sent me. I own a Bernina Patchwork Edition that I bought new from the Bernina dealer here. It's going to take me a while to get through all your available videos. I I need to learn how to deep clean and oil my Bernina. I don't use my Bernina very often. I save it for doing special projects. My Bernina hasn't been serviced for a while. I was told that I am never to open my machine to clean and oil it myself (by the repairman at the dealership). However, another woman told me that she does open, clean and oil hers. Because I have been told different stories by the people that I bought my machine from, I now do not trust them anymore. This last time I was in their shop (for a class) the repairman wanted me to trade in my machine. I like my little Bernina. I don't want one of those big machines they were selling at the time. I can't lift them. I'm 75 years old. The repairman did not know that I had overheard a woman telling her husband that she wanted a little Bernina like mine. I also overheard the husband ask the repairman about getting them a machine like mine. The repairman told him that they were not made anymore. Someone else told me that the computer inside my machine is now out of date and cannot be replaced. If any of the information that has been given to me is correct, I may never buy a modern sewing machine again. I do most of my sewing on antique Singers. The old machines are easy to open, clean, and oil. I would love to be able to do the same for my Bernina.

[@berninajeff]

I like old mechanical machines too, but the features a computerized one has are nice. Clean and open what you are comfortable with do not adjust things and use a good oil. Computer machines are good for as long as they work like a cell phone if they die get a new one. Jeff

[@DayneJo]

Best demonstration I’ve ever seen! ❤

[@sunshinejenny777]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I have some that look just like that! I did not think I could save them!

[@berninajeff]

Glad I could help!

[@berylandjerrymyers2517]

I found YOU!! Thank you so much for help.

[@nicolelalondebourgeois4394]

This is exactly what is happening on my 770. In addition, my fabric gets stuck and I end up with a load of cut thread in bobbin area. I wish you would have demonstrated how to fix tension on the 770. I do appreciate all your video. They have served me well. Thank you very much.

[@lindabutler1583]

Great video as usual….thanks Jeff!

[@ritaalbert2159]

Thank you sir on all those suggestions. I just had mine reparied for the same issues, I wish I saw this video, I would have saved 159 dollars. But next time....

[@berninajeff]

You are welcome

[@gabisteiner4593]

Great video. Thanks and greetings from 🇨🇭

[@kplicanic]

I always appreciate your videos. So helpful!

[@IMOO1896]

I had no idea that tension discs could be cleaned till a few months ago, cleaned with dental floss and works well now.

[@norakathleenbertoglio4414]

Great tutorial Jeff thanks so much!

[@gwenlehman5911]

Thank you. Love the tension model!

[@mariaelenaramirez5600]

Thank you. Wonderful lesson.

[@lorrainereeves4466]

Wow your favourite machine Bernini 770QE+ deserves top prize at £3,700 UK price. Whew! Top Dollar machine.

[@marleanhunt7653]

thanks for sharing these tips iam surely going check my old singer i have also the oldest from 16 hundreds an love it dad also has him mom well thanks again

[@terrihasstedt5855]

Thanks Jeff, very helpful video

[@chineeboy18]

Fantastic video 🎉

[@marmicpo]

Thank you, I’ll check this on two of my machines.

[@lorijacobs7341]

Thank you Jeff! Great video!

[@robynmartin2026]

Very helpful, thank you so much. Now, a quick question. Can you help with stitches not forming. Long runs of thread, and the odd stitch? Hoping you have a video on this. I'm wondering if it is a hook timing issue or a tension issue. Meanwhile, I'll go and find a pipe cleaner. Thank you!

[@julianarevill6166]

Loving your work shop and so big. Xx

[@kaydixie5727]

Such a useful video! Thank you!

[@bibikhan3105]

Watching from south America love yur hints thanks for sharing but I would like it if u can share some hints for the top tread cutting

[@JeriAdams-cy7ej]

Jeff I have a Bernina 770 and I’m trying to quilt with my BSR which works good but it’s pulling the bobbin thread up. I suspect it’s the Minky because it’s red and my bin is white. What do you recommend? 1:35

[@saigonex51]

Love how you demo DIY Thanks

[@margaritastojanov6068]

Where have you been all that time? I am so glad to find you! Thank you!

[@bradleycarroll5038]

would you recommend useing a can of compressed air to clean disk area or not?

[@ann-mariejensen2623]

Wow, this is so helpful! Thank you.

[@cnedwards]

Thanks for the video explaining tension. I've got a Bernina 330 and have a question about removing the thread. Should I cut the thread near the spool and pull the thread out going forward, or could I just take the spool and pull the thread backward through the machine? Thanks for your videos!

[@berninajeff]

I recommend cutting by the spool and pulling out from the needle less build up of debris that way

[@lindamyers1026]

Thank you so much for all your demos . Where can I get one of those scissor holders to put on my machine. (always misplacing my scissors)

[@judyrasmussen3307]

Thank you, thank you! Your the best for sure. 😊

[@berninajeff]

You are so welcome

[@Pip7-px3wq]

Absolutely wonderful information as usual, thank you Jeff. Can you help with my very recent problem, I have a Bernina 590 that has just started to shred the upper thread, I use 50wt Aurifil for piecing with 1.5 stitch length. I sew fairly slowly but still shreds, have tried using Bernina thread stand, have undone everything & checked what I can, also lowered thread tension from 70 to 40, new needle, no luck. Seems to shred & break down lower end opposite presser foot left button etc. Any ideas would be such a great help 😀🤞

[@jacquelineshewring503]

Thank you for that brilliant tip. By the way you have an amazing shop. I’ve never been in one that big.

[@scottpegggoldenberg9736]

So helpful!! Thank you! Blessings

[@debzl8990]

Hi there. Thank you kindly for your reply. I've done exactly what you said to do and it still sews straight stitch to the left, but I have found it to work straight stitch when the lever for ornamental and zigzag stitch is positioned in the middle. This is the only way it will sew a central straight stitch. I've managed to get the whole machine up and running I've cleaned, oiled, and done a test of all stitches. It's a beautiful runner. Tested on 6 layers of denim Jean material, 6 layers of thick calaco, 12 layers cotton, polyester 2oz wadding in between cotton and even a bit of freemotion. It goes through it all. If I'm using the machine in the incorrect way ie set up different from the normal will this cause damage in anyway? The only other thing I can think is that it is out of alignment? Thank you once again. Kind regards Debbie

[@berninajeff]

Mechanical machines need that to be adjusted will not hurt to use it

[@debzl8990]

Thank you.

[@nancygross9422]

Great video! Thanks, Bernina Jeff....

[@kellyestrada2456]

So helpful!! Thank you!!!

[@cherrilgallagher7875]

Thank you I will try this technique cause my machine bunches underneath and it is frustrating 🙏🏼

[@debzl8990]

Hi there. Thank you for the great videos you provide. I would be grateful if you could please help me out with a query regarding a 730 bernina record. I can't seem to get the straight stitch to centre itself. I was thinking if it was an off set stitch to the left. If I move the knob to centre it for straight stitch it will do zigzag. I've checked manual set it up as directed but zigzag will always occur. Any advice would be much appreciated. Kind regards Debbie

[@berninajeff]

Check to make sure all the tabs on the right side are in correct position they control button hole functions then make sure the middle smaller knob is straight up with the outer knob to the far left they can get gummy

[@SherrisPlace]

Do you have a video showing how to takeoff the left side plate? Which way to turn the tool that comes with the machine Is it away from you or towards you? Because the screw is so tight it won’t budge So I don’t know if I’m tightening it or loosening it in the correct direction I am getting a 1010 error reading Please advise Thank you

[@bertierodgers7737]

Just found you my chance. Thank you. !

[@florak1087]

Hi Jeff, so glad I found your channel. I am going back to sewing on my Bernina 950 and I have always had an issue since I got this machine where the backstitch always gobbles up the tread. I think it is the speed of the machine. I just cleaned my upper tension like you showed and am still getting the breaking of the tread once I do a couple of backstitches and then go forward again. Do I have to unscrew that area under the plate to release something or clean it? I did take a dust blaster to it to try to clean the lint out. Appreciate your advice.🙏🏻

[@madanjagannatha8257]

Thanks for the tips it helps a lot

[@maureenmansell-ward5558]

Dear Jeff, I have watched many of your utube videos and learnt a lot. I do have one question, my new Bernina 770QE Plus of three months, the cutter is not working when I press the scissors button. The machine is all clean with no threads, but it still won’t cut. Can you suggest anything please? Many thanks. Maureen

[@dionderxho268]

albanien

[@berninajeff]

That’s a fix for a Bernina tech

[@craftingwithpaula]

You are fantastic!

[@chandrikakulasekera6716]

Is it the same in Singer sewing machines too.

[@silverpromidi]

Wonderful lesson. Thank you. New subbie. Do you have a video on the feed dog? I have a different brand to what you work with (Brother) but I was wondering if there is a way to find out why mine is staying down without taking it into have it looked at a second time - first time did not fix the issue sadly. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@dawncarter2759]

which Brother do you have? some have a button on the side of machine that you can push in to drop feed dogs. Then push it again to put the feed dogs back up.

[@silverpromidi]

hey Dawn, mine is the Star 110 it has the control switch to the right and below the bobbin cover but on the body of the machine. Does that make sense? I'm going to give a call to a machine service guy and find out what the costs will be. I saw an amazing plate that goes over the top of the existing plate to cover the feed dogs and you can then free motion sew 😮 I thought that was a pretty cool idea and a possible option 😀

[@debbiecreagh8762]

Hi Jeff! Thanks for this video. Would it be possible for me to buy the hook tool somewhere? I've searched, but haven't found it yet.

[@ercost60]

TYVM Jeff, great video!

[@rosincox9799]

Very helpful video .Thank you .

[@alluniquefashion6202]

Thank you so much for the information.... God Bless you

[@bebisohan4095]

Thank you .Where can I find the tool with the hook ? Please tell me the name of it please .? Thank you

[@karenboyd6293]

Thanks Jeff. Is your newsletter available to regular people? How can we get it.

[@pamfurdo4173]

I have a Brother sewing machine. Having trouble getting the correct set up to make certain stitches. Any tips?

[@carriesaindon5382]

This was great. Thank you.

[@lucilledaub5991]

Thanks Jeff

[@kilgore53]

I hope you can help me. I cleaned and oiled my brother machine yesterday and started to sew today and my kid turned the tension nob all the way around and around. Now I can't get it right unless I set it to 9 it was at 3 yesterday. now what? New threads and new needle (19) could it be the needles to high

[@dawncarter2759]

I have a Bernina B350 patchwork addition. Have had it for many years. I am not sure what the problem is, but when I sew, the bobbin thread looks great and upper thread I could pull it right out of the seam I sewed. I have tried everything I can think of, cleaned it, re-threaded it, changed the needle, changed the bobbin, changed the thread and changed the upper tension dial from o to 10, and nothing works. just hate the thoughts of having to take it in. The nearest sewing machine repair is 30 minute drive and over 2 weeks or more to wait for it and with the price of gas right now. I am stuck.

[@berninajeff]

I have a video on bobbin tension. The bobbin case is too loose put normal thread on a bobbin and put it in the case the tension must support the weight of the hook attached to it tighten the small screw until you get tension

[@audreyderby7638]

Is there a video on how to relieve tension of the foot? When I’m quilting, it seems I have to "drag" my quilt, as the foot pressure is too strong? TIA

[@audreyderby7638]

??

[@nusratali3686]

Can u teach how to fix the right number on each know to make good edge

[@nusratali3686]

Each knob

[@najmahusain2689]

Thank u I hav 3 machines and no money to solve this problem

[@MunchkinGooman]

Hi Jeff, I am a novice at sewing and I was wondering if you have any tips on what to check for when my machine makes a mess EVERY TIME I do a backstitch. I know nothing about sewing and only bought a sewing machine to make masks (through KZbin tutorials) and some hemming. I have a Singer 4452 and I dread having to use it for this reason. ☹

[@beerich2117]

Oh...I hear you. It is no fun to sew when the machine doesnt work.😳 Otherwise, sewing is soooooo much fun. I hope you get it working. And I also hope they NEVER make us wear another mask!! 😠 I downloaded so many different mask patterns. There are very talented people w/good videos all over the world.😁

[@Maker_Bakery]

Thank you thank you a million times thank you.

[@jackielundstrom647]

Thank you. I have a Bernina 770qe which sewed well for two years. Now, the thread continues to slip out of the check spring. Have gone in multiple times, but is always “user error”. I feel it is threaded correctly. This can happen every ten minutes when sewing. Can I call you,for help? Jackie lundstrom

[@iodtiger2]

So it will bunch if lack of tension?

[@bettychamplin8751]

Thanks for the great info

[@dijones9217]

Fantastic thank you 💐

[@tomn5880]

I have found that the cheap cotton thread creates dust. The better brands of thread do not.

[@francrouch9347]

Do you sell the hook tool that you used to clean the upper tension?

[@katiemork5788]

A how to twin needle video would be wonderful.

[@tsyde2008]

Whats the name of the tension tool you were using to measure thread tension?

[@brendahamrick9337]

Hi Jeff.Ihave a Bernina but my friend has a brother.it does the same thing you are demonstrating.How can I help hear?

[@helensmith7177]

Mr. Jeff, can you tell me why the top thread always pulls out of the needle when I start sewing if I am not holding I to it? I watch you tubers sew every day and they don't have to hold on to their string.

[@cyndyedwards9817]

Could you show how to clean on a tredle machine?