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From: Kdruan
Date: 02-24-2006, 12:53 AM (1 of 6)
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Hi, I"m new here and was wondering if you could help me. I have a Bernina Artista 150 model that has been languishing away in my closet for the last 6 months (We just moved). So I finally got some room and got it out and starting sewing and every time I start sewing it gets "clogged" up with thread from the bobbin it seems. I took it apart several times and it's not the bobbin. From what I can tell on the bits of material I'm sewing; the bobbin side look like it was attempting to serge that side or do some overlock stitch. It's hard to tell though because it get chewed up. Can anyone help. I'd hate to take it in to one of those "sewing" shops here. They canabilize the machines!! Thanks, Kathy |
User: Kdruan
Member since: 02-24-2006 Total posts: 17 |
From: paroper
Date: 02-25-2006, 09:32 AM (2 of 6)
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The 150 is a very nice solid machine with a good reputation. Since it hasn't been used for a few months, take time to take the bobbin assembly apart (if it comes apart...on one of my machines it does, on the newer one it doesn't), lower the feed dogs, remove the plate, raise the feed dogs and clean under and around the feed dog area to remove any residule theads/fabric that could be there. PUT THE FEED DOGS DOWN TO PUT THE PLATE BACK IN PLACE. Then, after the plate is on, raise the feed dogs again to ready for sewing. Place a small dot of "approved" Bernina oil on lower portion of the race of your bobbin case. Many oils are much heavier than the Bernina oil, so be sure that you use it. The oil should be clear and unclouded. It does sometimes get old. Then replace your bobbin assembly. Since you probably don't know when the needle was last replaced, this is a good time to replaced it too, it you haven't already. When you thread your machine, make sure that your presser foot is up so that you are getting your thread into the tension disks. When you start to sew, do not put your material in front of the needle or on the edge but move the needle slightly (2-3 stitches) onto the leading edge of your fabric. If you don't sometimes, the edge will "suck" down into the machine. Is your machine trying to advance the fabric? It is possible that you accidently hit the feed dog control and it is not pushing the fabric forward. The older Bernina machines are very forgiving. My older machine doesn't care about the direction of the bobbin, but the new one..well, it "throws up" if I put it in wrong. The 200 wants the thread to go into the bobbin case so that as I look at it the thread is going clockwise. It then feeds backward into the slit and springs. However, we have a different hook system and your machine could be the other direction. Check your manual to make sure the bobbin is correctly feeding. I really doubt that the bobbin is your problem. Are you using a Schmentz or Bernina needle? Is the flat part of the needle facing the back of the machine and is it inserted all the way? See if any of these steps help. Your machine should be sewing better. Let us know what is going on. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: fronno
Date: 02-26-2006, 07:08 AM (3 of 6)
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And next to this all, put the vacuum cleaner on it, when you have disassembled the machine, because you can not reach al the corners with a brush.
With kind regards,
François |
User: fronno
Member since: 04-26-2004 Total posts: 79 
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From: Kdruan
Date: 02-26-2006, 03:47 PM (4 of 6)
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You gals are great! I did as you suggested and WAL Lah! The old gal is chugging along again. Thanks so much.. Now on to more sewing projects!! LOL Kathy |
User: Kdruan
Member since: 02-24-2006 Total posts: 17 |
From: paroper
Date: 02-26-2006, 09:27 PM (5 of 6)
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I'm so glad that your machine is working well. Anytime a machine sits a while it never hurts to just give it a good cleaning. It helps get all the parts working right and helps prevent wear. Your machine should last decades! Have a great time!!!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: fronno
Date: 02-27-2006, 04:23 AM (6 of 6)
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Your machine should last decades! Have a great time!!! Yup, the sewing machine is the only machine in your household which is designed for to last for decades. With kind regards,
François |
User: fronno
Member since: 04-26-2004 Total posts: 79
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