I am having trouble trying to sew two layers of polar fleece together. They keep pulling out from under the foot instead of feeding evenly. I thought that a lighter pressure on the foot might help, but can't find a way to adjust the amount of pressure. I'm sure there must be a way to lighten the pressure, but I can't find anything in the manual.
My 930 has an adjustment although I'm not familiar with the 1230. To adjust the 930, I have to open the top and use a screwdriver to turn the silver screw at the top left above the presser foot bar. Although, a Bernina users group indicates there is no adjustment on the 1230. You might check this out:
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However, I think your issue is a result of the unique texture of the fleece fabric. Apparently, minky fabric presents a sewing challenge as well. Perhaps a roller, teflon, or walking foot would work better.
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Just checked on U-Tube there are several video's there for problems, otherwise there is a spring at the top of the needle shaft that can be loosened. Good Luck!
SOURCE: Bernina Virtuosa 150 and uneven layers or bulk.
Hi I have a 15 year old Frister Rossmann serger which I got second hand 10 years ago. It has had one break down which was my fault for not getting it serviced for 8 years. Not sure where in world you are. They sell as Frister Rossmann in UK and Europe and Kenmore in the US. I've used it mainly for dressmaking and soft furnishing projects. One more thought on the Bernina have you tried leaving a query / searching on the US Bernina website www.berninausa.com I use them alot. Try and stick with getting the Bernina sorted, I love mine! Fiona
SOURCE: how do you lessen the pressure on the presser foot
On some machines there is a knob on the left the top or a recessed screw that is used for adjusting the pressure.
You may find you will get better results if you use a walking foot when sewing fleece or any other type of fabric where the layers tend to shift during the sewing process.
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You are not actually able to adjust the presser foot. For quilting you should pick up a "free motion" foot pedal made specifically for that. They run on e-bay for roughly $10-$20. Make sure you get one that fits your type of machine.
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Can you see the feed dogs moving?
un thread, raise the pressure foot then manually turn the flywheel towards you and watch the feed dogs (the teeth that move under the needle plate). If they are not moving around and coming up above the needle plate then one of two things:
either you've accidentially disengaged the feed dogs, check the manual for instructions to reengage, sometimes a knob, button or slide, often on the front base or around the back of the free arm.
If they are engaged but not moving up at all, then something has gone in the drive to them, usually a gear in the free arm area. In which case, take to the shop for repair.
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