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Posted by shirl on October 28, 2008, 11:02 am
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>> The needle might be hitting the bobbin case. If the bobbin case turns, it
>> has to be synchronized with the needle coming down - once they're out of
>> synch - broken needles. There's supposed to be a way for YOU to fix the
>> timing - try contacting ken at this email address:
>> drivewithken at blueyonder.co.uk
>> [replacing the at with no spaces and an @ ]
>> Or, it could be out of alignment - particularly if "new to you" means
>> that it's been previously used. A stop at your local dealer should help.
Ok i've had a chat with the dealer who suggests I use topstitch needles
instead of embroidery needles. He also says to hook the thread up to my
serger which is to be placed behind the embroidery machine to give the
thread a better path.
If this doesn't work he wants me to take the machine in. Its under warranty
as I've only had it a few weeks so thats fine.
I've ordered the topstitch needles and I'm hoping they make a difference.
Thanks everyone
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Posted by Dr. Jon R.N. on October 28, 2008, 11:25 am
Is your needle catching in the leading thread (you know, that part of the
thread you had through the needle when you started)? Every time I have a
needle break, that's the reason. (well, except for the time I sewed my
finger!) Then the needle hits the bobbin case and pow--need new needle and
new bobbin case. A rather expensive mistake to make more than once or
twice. I am now very careful to pull the thread out the back and stop after
a few stitches and trim.
Jon
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> Hi all.
> I have a Bernina 180 and I'm ready to throw it from my window :-(
> In embroidery mode I can't get a design finished without the needle
> breaking once or twice. I have looked on google at all the likely causes
> such as. Wrong foot, wrong shuttle or bobbin, thread catching etc and its
> none of these.
> Another option was that maybe the needle is catching on the needle plate
> and causing it to snap. Now I've looked closely at the needle whilst
> lowering it with the handwheel and it does seem very close to the front of
> the needle plate. Is this something I can fix myself and is it really a
> likely cause or does anyone have any ideas on what else I can try as I
> can't afford to keep going through needles at this rate.
> I've tried pushing the needle plate more forward with a screwdriver but
> this hasn't helped and I just want to get on with some designs.
> PS I haven't had a needle break whilst in sewing mode however I haven't
> done a great deal of sewing as the machine is new to me and i've only
> really done test sewing.
> Any help gratefully received.
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Posted by shirl on October 28, 2008, 12:44 pm
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> Is your needle catching in the leading thread (you know, that part of the
> thread you had through the needle when you started)? Every time I have a
> needle break, that's the reason. (well, except for the time I sewed my
> finger!) Then the needle hits the bobbin case and pow--need new needle and
> new bobbin case. A rather expensive mistake to make more than once or
> twice. I am now very careful to pull the thread out the back and stop
> after a few stitches and trim.
> Jon
Hi Jon
I've just mentally gone through your answer and actually I make an effort to
pull the thread out the back so I know thats ok.
I've put the machine into full speed and done normal sewing to test whether
the needle is catching on the bar but its not. I tried wide zig zag and
everything to get the needle 'rushing' about but not one needle break. It
has to be something I'm doing in embroidery mode.
Hopefully the topstitch needles will be with me tomorrow and I can give it a
go with them.
Its very frustrating because I've seen the lovely designs that can be done
on this machine but they always end up with ugly marks where the broken
needle smashes into the fabric. :-(
PS when I was a young factory machinist I put a needle through my finger....
hurts a bit doesn't it lol
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Posted by Kirsty Wursty on October 28, 2008, 3:31 pm
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>> Is your needle catching in the leading thread (you know, that part of the
>> thread you had through the needle when you started)? Every time I have a
>> needle break, that's the reason. (well, except for the time I sewed my
>> finger!) Then the needle hits the bobbin case and pow--need new needle
>> and new bobbin case. A rather expensive mistake to make more than once
>> or twice. I am now very careful to pull the thread out the back and stop
>> after a few stitches and trim.
>> Jon
> Hi Jon
> I've just mentally gone through your answer and actually I make an effort
> to pull the thread out the back so I know thats ok.
> I've put the machine into full speed and done normal sewing to test
> whether the needle is catching on the bar but its not. I tried wide zig
> zag and everything to get the needle 'rushing' about but not one needle
> break. It has to be something I'm doing in embroidery mode.
> Hopefully the topstitch needles will be with me tomorrow and I can give it
> a go with them.
> Its very frustrating because I've seen the lovely designs that can be done
> on this machine but they always end up with ugly marks where the broken
> needle smashes into the fabric. :-(
> PS when I was a young factory machinist I put a needle through my
> finger.... hurts a bit doesn't it lol
I also sewed my finger, rushing to get an outfit done for a Christmas
party. Went right through the bone and I had to get it removed at the
emergency room (did have time to finish the outfit though!)
Mostly embarrassing after 15 years of sewing.
-K
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Posted by BEI Design on October 28, 2008, 4:21 pm
Kirsty Wursty wrote:
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> I also sewed my finger, rushing to get an outfit done for
> a Christmas party. Went right through the bone and I had
> to get it removed at the emergency room (did have time to
> finish the outfit though!) Mostly embarrassing after 15
> years of sewing.
> -K
I had to re-read that twice to be sure you didn't have the
FINGER (or bone) removed. ;-}
B
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>> has to be synchronized with the needle coming down - once they're out of
>> synch - broken needles. There's supposed to be a way for YOU to fix the
>> timing - try contacting ken at this email address:
>> drivewithken at blueyonder.co.uk
>> [replacing the at with no spaces and an @ ]
>> Or, it could be out of alignment - particularly if "new to you" means
>> that it's been previously used. A stop at your local dealer should help.