Selected baste stitch on 1130S and after two stitches, needle shaft stuck up - tried turning off, tried clearing memory, tried unplugging. Still stuck

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Gummed up baste stitch finger on bernina 1130. how can I fix it?

If you can join the Yahoo group "BerninaThirtySomethings," there are a lot of conversations there and documents that explain how to fix the stuck basting stitch. It is rather difficult to explain so that would be the best source. (You will need a Yahoo email account to join the group.) A Bernina technician can release that for you.

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Bernina 930 Record presser foot lever won't move. On the inside you can see the shaft going up and down but nothing happens to the presser foot. It is currently in the up position but won't go down.

I suspect the machine has seized due to lack of regular oiling. The old oil turns to varnish and acts like glue preventing the parts from moving freely.

CAUTION: your 930 has a basting stitch that will tend to lock up if it is accidentally oiled (or if it hasn't been used for a long time). AVOID applying oil to the middle of the take-up bar (right next to the basting stitch dial behind the case)! A frozen basting stitch is evident when the needle is at its highest point and will not descend.

Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight...

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Jun 20, 2017 • Bernina Sewing Machines

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I have a singer quantum xl-1. The needle bar won't go down when any of the pictures are selected to sew, duck bear. The letters work and all the straight stitches and zigzags. Any ideas?

Hi Karen,

Looks like your machine is stuck in needle bar lock out (or basting stitch) mode. There is a small rubber pad that the top of the needle bar hits when the needle bar is locked out. If the pad is missing the bar will stay locked out.
You can manually pull down on the needle bar in regular sewing to get it going again. But it won't do the Maxi, or basting stitches until it is fixed.

good luck!

Oct 29, 2016 • Singer Sewing Machines

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How do I correct stitch length mechanism to produce 6 stitches per inch?

the stitch length is governed by the cam action connected to the walking foot
that means that the stitch length is governed by the amount of material that is pulled through in the period of time that the needle comes up and goes down
normally the cam action is set by the stitch length lever/ reverse lever
if there is a necessity for a longer stitch, the cam would have to be changed on the drive shaft underneath
That will require a discussion with a sewing machine mechanic to determine if there are cams or other linkages that can be fitted to alter the stitch length for the manufactured maximum

Oct 09, 2016 • Sewing Machines

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How do I satin stitch h on a Bernina 1130s limited edition?

Satin stitch is a very wide zig-zag stitch with a very short stitch length. I do mine by dropping the feed dogs and guiding the material through by hand (a lot like darning).

Jan 30, 2015 • Bernina Sewing Machines

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Needle won't go up and Down

Is this a Bernina machine with the needle stuck in the up position? If so, is the model something like a 930 or 1030 or similar?

I'll have a go at an answer but unless you give more information than this, it's not worth attempting.

Oct 17, 2014 • Sewing Machines

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I have a Bernina 180 sewing machine that the needle is not coming down?

This might be a bit hard to explain without showing you a video or photos, but here goes.
The 180 and many other Berninas do what is called a basting stitch. When a machine is doing this stitch the needle stops going up and down for a very short time this producing a long basting stitch. There is a mechanism on the needle shaft that has a black short lever on it. When the basting selanoid pushes in on this lever the needle stays in the up position. Simply stated this lever mechanism can stick if it is not oiled and your needle will stay in the up position and not move when the machine is running. Sometimes just pulling the needle shaft down, then letting it go so it snaps back up into place will lock the basting ever back in place. Once you get the needle shaft to lock back in everything will work again.
I can guarantee you that this is your problem if the machine runs but the needle stays in the upper position. I pose helpful Bernina videos on YouTube under the name JoeKind1958. It would be so much easier to show you how to oil the basting assembly on your machine. Contact me through that site and I can make a video showing you what to do.

Aug 08, 2014 • Bernina Artista 180

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Kenmore 1941 sewing machine irregular stitches

try rethreading the machine top & bobbin make sure to get ever thread guide
try chaning to needle, make sure the needle goes all the way into the needle holder-normally flat side goes to the back of the machine
check to make the thread is moving smoothly around the tension dial
if these suggestion don't help, then the machine probably could use a servicing

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Bernina 1090 Needle assembly stopped moving down

Hi,
There is a spring loaded catch on the needle bar assembly. It is designed to keep the needle bar from going up and down on command for basting. That way it can take fewer stitches while basting. Anyway, over time, with lint build up, use and not enough oiling, the needle bar clamp release can stick. It is located in the machine cover and hard to get at. It is located right at the point where the needle bar clamp (middle of needle bar) is. It looks pointed on top and about 3/8" tall and SHOULD be able to move front to back (as you are sitting at the machine. If you want to fix it your self, lay the machine on it's back to see up into the needle bar area, you can also see through the threading slot as well.to oil it with SEWING MACHINE oil (read not 3 n1 oil) and try to work it front to back until it breaks free and play with it until it springs back every time you push it. I hope this helps.
Kent

Mar 21, 2009 • Bernina 1008

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Long stitch!!

Hi teza...I assume that you have decreased your stitch length selector resulting in no change, indicating that the internal stitch length mechanism is either insufficiently lubricated, or truly broken If not broken, you can work the mechanism free by removing your needle, selecting the maximum stitch length and any non-overlock stich pattern, ie. straight or zigzag, fully depress your foot pedal so it runs at maximum speed, and methodically press and release the Reverse button/lever. After a minute of this, hand crank your machine while observing the feed dogs, and changing your stitch length. If your stich length is set to 0, your should observe your feed dogs moving vertically up and down with no back/forward motion, however, increasing as you lengthen your stitch length. Repeat the previous high speed work out until you notice full strokes of your feed dog...good luck my friend

Jun 10, 2007 • Bernina Activa 140

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What is the brand of your machine? If it's a Bernina, sounds like the basting mechanism is stuck. A Bernina tech can release that for you.

Answer 2 · 1/16/2008 12:00:00 AM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2008

SOURCE: loose stitches every 1

test it out on 2 pieces of material by rotating the wheele by hand. pay close attention to the 1" area. when you turn it by hand you can feel the area of question. is your bobbin spooled correctly. if all fails read the directions.

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Posted on Mar 08, 2008

SOURCE: How do I change the stiches?

You can do all of these stitches by using different combinations of your stitch selector, stitch width and stitch feed knobs, for instance, on the panel I can see on your machine:

http://www.jo-ann.com/joann/product/images/52659.jsp?CATID=cat3122&PRODID=prd11333

Stitches 1, 2 & 3 are straight stitches, centered, left and right. Really basic stuff, not different stitches at all. 4,5,6,7 & 8 are zig-zag stitches of different widths. 9 is the widest zig-zag (no. 8) on a finer stitch length, etc...

I think you should try and get an instruction manual for your machine. After a lengthy search of my usual manual sources, I've determined that that this may not be so easy. I think you should contact White on their 800 number and let them try and help you... 1-800-331-3164.

If you found this helpful, please vote generously as I receive nothing other than acknowledgement for my time.

Anonymous

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Posted on Mar 26, 2009

SOURCE: needle stuck in right position, will only sew tiny,tiny stitches

oil it. down the shaft if you can get to it. and where ever there is a hole it always helps.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jun 13, 2009

SOURCE: not forming stitches

needle in backwards?

Rick

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Posted on Oct 08, 2009

SOURCE: I was using a basting stitch and sewing along and

Hi this is a common problem with Berninas 930 - 1630. The problem is that there is a small pin that electromagnetically engages and disengages the needlebar when in basting stitch. If the basting stitch is not used much (or ever) the oil will harden or dirt will get in it and cause the small pin to stick. Therefore the needlebar will not engage. Possibly by softening it up with a blowdryer in the needlebar area (the slot in front) and tapping it etc. it might free up. Otherwise it jneeds to have a tech look at it. Its 50/50 whether it can be freed up from the outside. If a tech has to go to the inside and take it apart and clean it it could be more expensive. I always tell people to excersize their basting stitch. Use it or lose it. I hope yours will free up easilly. Time to have it serviced maybe. Good luck.
Rick
Bernina tech

Answer 3 · 1/16/2008 12:00:00 AM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2008

SOURCE: loose stitches every 1

test it out on 2 pieces of material by rotating the wheele by hand. pay close attention to the 1" area. when you turn it by hand you can feel the area of question. is your bobbin spooled correctly. if all fails read the directions.

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Answer 4 · 3/8/2008 12:00:00 AM

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Posted on Mar 08, 2008

SOURCE: How do I change the stiches?

You can do all of these stitches by using different combinations of your stitch selector, stitch width and stitch feed knobs, for instance, on the panel I can see on your machine:

http://www.jo-ann.com/joann/product/images/52659.jsp?CATID=cat3122&PRODID=prd11333

Stitches 1, 2 & 3 are straight stitches, centered, left and right. Really basic stuff, not different stitches at all. 4,5,6,7 & 8 are zig-zag stitches of different widths. 9 is the widest zig-zag (no. 8) on a finer stitch length, etc...

I think you should try and get an instruction manual for your machine. After a lengthy search of my usual manual sources, I've determined that that this may not be so easy. I think you should contact White on their 800 number and let them try and help you... 1-800-331-3164.

If you found this helpful, please vote generously as I receive nothing other than acknowledgement for my time.

Answer 5 · 3/26/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

188 Answers
Posted on Mar 26, 2009

SOURCE: needle stuck in right position, will only sew tiny,tiny stitches

oil it. down the shaft if you can get to it. and where ever there is a hole it always helps.

Answer 6 · 6/13/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

111 Answers
Posted on Jun 13, 2009

SOURCE: not forming stitches

needle in backwards?

Answer 7 · 10/8/2009 12:00:00 AM

Rick

202 Answers
Posted on Oct 08, 2009

SOURCE: I was using a basting stitch and sewing along and

Hi this is a common problem with Berninas 930 - 1630. The problem is that there is a small pin that electromagnetically engages and disengages the needlebar when in basting stitch. If the basting stitch is not used much (or ever) the oil will harden or dirt will get in it and cause the small pin to stick. Therefore the needlebar will not engage. Possibly by softening it up with a blowdryer in the needlebar area (the slot in front) and tapping it etc. it might free up. Otherwise it jneeds to have a tech look at it. Its 50/50 whether it can be freed up from the outside. If a tech has to go to the inside and take it apart and clean it it could be more expensive. I always tell people to excersize their basting stitch. Use it or lose it. I hope yours will free up easilly. Time to have it serviced maybe. Good luck.
Rick
Bernina tech

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