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Good Day, On my Designer 1, I have a problem with the embroidery. The bottom thread comes up over the fabric and I don't know how to readjust the tension. Can you help me please ? Thank you very much. Micheline Clément

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Tension should be adjusted automatically by the machine when embroidery unit is engaged. However, if there is loose threads or fluff in the upper tension unit this could cause the tension discs not to properly close. Using a small brissel brush and remove any loose threads/fluff by brushing between the discs in the upper tension unit with the presser foot in the up position. Also try these tips:

Check that it is threaded correctly (both top and bottom) making sure that the upper thread is in the takeup lever. Watch the needle as you slowly turn the handwheel counter clockwise (toward you) and the needle point touches the fabric (make sure presser foot is down). Is the thread still relatively taunt? If it is loose, the upper thread tension unit does not have enough tension. Check the areas where the thread goes and make sure you remove any loose threads or fluff which could be inhibiting the tension discs from closing over the thread. If the tension unit still is not tightening enough, the tension unit may need to be replaced or the circuit board replaced. If everything is ok in the upper thread area, now look at the bobbin area. With no fabric, watch as the needle enters the bobbin area. Does it go down and the upper thread catch the bobbin thread and pulls it to the surface? Check for anything preventing the bobbin thread from being pulled up to the surface through the needle plate. If you have still not been able to resolve the problem suggest you take it to an authorized husqvarna viking dealer for service. You can locate a dealer near you by visiting the husqvarna viking website and clicking on the Dealer link on the left-hand side of the page - http://www.husqvarnaviking.com

Good luck.

  • iveyacarroll Sep 17, 2010

    every time this happens i always rethread my bobbin, it is typically the culprit. Make sure you hear the click to make sure its in their right.

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