Bernina Sewing machine timing & troubles
02-19-2011, 06:22 PM
#52
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I have a Bernina 1130 for a long time. I recently started using an anchor cloth when starting and ending sewing and have not had any more problems of getting the thread bunch up under the needle.
02-19-2011, 06:51 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by blisterful
I had to have my timing set on my Bernina three weeks ago. Yesterday timing went out again and back to dealer I went! Dealer/serviceman just called me and said it was "consumer error" and I must have done something wrong . (I was doing a simple zigzag stitch and didn't break a needle).
I explained to him that the thread/fabric did get caught down in needle hole and perhaps that was what instigated the problem. (After I removed the bunched up thread, I was able to continue sewing, everything seems fine. It seems to me that I could have pulled machine out of alignment when I pulled out wad of thread and but he didn't think that would have put machine out of time......hmmmm). Yet, I wonder if Bernina is a real sensitive machine that I will need to baby.
My question is: Has anyone had trouble with Bernina's durability or reliability? I have had several sewing machines in the past many years and never had problems outside the normal issues, tention, etc. Having "out of timing" issues twice in one month is not normal.
Any help will be appreciated. I am quite embarrassed thinking I might be abusing my machine.
I explained to him that the thread/fabric did get caught down in needle hole and perhaps that was what instigated the problem. (After I removed the bunched up thread, I was able to continue sewing, everything seems fine. It seems to me that I could have pulled machine out of alignment when I pulled out wad of thread and but he didn't think that would have put machine out of time......hmmmm). Yet, I wonder if Bernina is a real sensitive machine that I will need to baby.
My question is: Has anyone had trouble with Bernina's durability or reliability? I have had several sewing machines in the past many years and never had problems outside the normal issues, tention, etc. Having "out of timing" issues twice in one month is not normal.
Any help will be appreciated. I am quite embarrassed thinking I might be abusing my machine.
I have a Bernina 1260 that I've owned since 1991 when I bought it brand new and have never had any problems with it. It sews like a charm and I love it. I have had it serviced regularly.
02-20-2011, 07:39 AM
#54
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Originally Posted by JJC
Originally Posted by blisterful
I had to have my timing set on my Bernina three weeks ago. Yesterday timing went out again and back to dealer I went! Dealer/serviceman just called me and said it was "consumer error" and I must have done something wrong . (I was doing a simple zigzag stitch and didn't break a needle).
I explained to him that the thread/fabric did get caught down in needle hole and perhaps that was what instigated the problem. (After I removed the bunched up thread, I was able to continue sewing, everything seems fine. It seems to me that I could have pulled machine out of alignment when I pulled out wad of thread and but he didn't think that would have put machine out of time......hmmmm). Yet, I wonder if Bernina is a real sensitive machine that I will need to baby.
My question is: Has anyone had trouble with Bernina's durability or reliability? I have had several sewing machines in the past many years and never had problems outside the normal issues, tention, etc. Having "out of timing" issues twice in one month is not normal.
Any help will be appreciated. I am quite embarrassed thinking I might be abusing my machine.
I explained to him that the thread/fabric did get caught down in needle hole and perhaps that was what instigated the problem. (After I removed the bunched up thread, I was able to continue sewing, everything seems fine. It seems to me that I could have pulled machine out of alignment when I pulled out wad of thread and but he didn't think that would have put machine out of time......hmmmm). Yet, I wonder if Bernina is a real sensitive machine that I will need to baby.
My question is: Has anyone had trouble with Bernina's durability or reliability? I have had several sewing machines in the past many years and never had problems outside the normal issues, tention, etc. Having "out of timing" issues twice in one month is not normal.
Any help will be appreciated. I am quite embarrassed thinking I might be abusing my machine.
I have a Bernina 1260 that I've owned since 1991 when I bought it brand new and have never had any problems with it. It sews like a charm and I love it. I have had it serviced regularly.
08-13-2013, 06:08 AM
#56
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I little late to the thread, but I have had the "new" Bernina 830 about about 4 years - use it on and off but I am now having the same problem with it not picking up the bobbin thread. I had it twice to the dealer where I bought it- only to be told they thought the needle was bad, replaced the needle and it sewed fine for them. I take the machine home, sew for five minutes and have the same issue. It's now at another Bernina dealer. When this machine works it sews like a dream but in hindsight I am not sure I would get this machine again. This is a heavy beast to keep lugging back and forth to the shop!
08-13-2013, 07:23 AM
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I currently own four Bernina machines. An Artista 185 for general sewing, a 220 Bernette for traveling, workshops etc., a Serger and a Deco 650 Embroidery machine. I use at least one of them everyday. When I have trouble with the sewing machine eating the thread etc. I think it is because I have the switchplate on it that allows decorative stitches etc. I make a lot of little dresses for a charity project called "Princess Pillowcase Dresses". They have armholes that are bound with bias tape that also creates ties that creates the shoulder straps. Sewing those narrow pieces of binding without changing to the small hole plate sometimes causes problems. My favorite part of my Bernina machines is the decorative stitches which would not be available without the special faceplate with it's larger hole. At least a couple times a week I have to struggle with a wad of fabric or thread that got sucked down into the bobbin area. I think that would probably happen with any brand of sewing machine.
08-24-2013, 12:48 AM
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Recently, after I moved, my 430QE would not turn on. We purposely moved it ourselves instead of the hired movers. Turned out to be my power supply needed to be replaced. I was very happy it was not the computer! What caused it? Lightening or flucuating power to the machine. Now I unplug whenever I'm done.
08-24-2013, 01:47 AM
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It looks to me as if the older machines are just well made work horses. The new machines can be work horses but occasionally you have a bad one( Friday afternoons car model) which is very temperamental.
I have a mixture of machines brother, singer, viking etc I just love using different machines for different reasons. I have 2 machines that play games , they are objecting to me dropping them on the floor. They work but some pieces don't.
I have a mixture of machines brother, singer, viking etc I just love using different machines for different reasons. I have 2 machines that play games , they are objecting to me dropping them on the floor. They work but some pieces don't.
08-24-2013, 03:47 AM
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old machine quality
It looks to me as if the older machines are just well made work horses. The new machines can be work horses but occasionally you have a bad one( Friday afternoons car model) which is very temperamental.
I have a mixture of machines brother, singer, viking etc I just love using different machines for different reasons. I have 2 machines that play games , they are objecting to me dropping them on the floor. They work but some pieces don't.
I have a mixture of machines brother, singer, viking etc I just love using different machines for different reasons. I have 2 machines that play games , they are objecting to me dropping them on the floor. They work but some pieces don't.
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