Bernina FAQ
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How often does my machine need between services?
Under the Bernina UK extended 7-year warranty, your machine must be serviced correctly by an authorised Bernina service engine...
Which oil do I need for my model?
Bernina produces two oils for sewing machines and one for overlockers. It is essential to use the correct oil for your machine model. The hook typ...
How often should I clean & oil my machine?
The more you sew, the more frequently you need to clean and oil your machine. We suggest a quick clean and oil at the start o...
How often should I clean my thread catcher?
Your machine will ask you to clean the catcher after a certain number of cuts. This is to ensure the mechanism is kept clear ...
My machine is noisy, what can I do?
Frequent cleaning and oiling will keep the machine purring, persistent noise can be a sign that the machine needs servicing. T...
My screen keeps saying the top thread is broken?
There is a sensor near the check lever spring, it has been displaced. You can switch off the sensor and carry on sewing in Settings.
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My top thread keeps breaking.
Check that the thread is being delivered to the machine correctly. Cross wound and straight wound spools need to use differen...
My Machine chews fabric when I start to sew.
We love the wide stitches that our machines give us; beautiful alphabets and sideways stitches but when we want to have a perf...
My zigzag or decorative stitches crumples the fabric.
You need to support the fabric with some stabiliser, (Stitch n' Tear or ordinary typing paper work well to start with) so that...
My machine is unthreading when I begin to sew a seam.
This is the most frustrating part of sewing with a sewing machine but is easily rectified when you know how!When you finish a ...
My thread is nesting in the bobbin area.
Threads tangle up underneath if the stitch is not able to form correctly. The usual cause is incorrect threading; most often t...