When using the BSR on my Bernina 440, it skips stitches. I'm using mode 1. It works fine for a little while, then it starts skipping stitches. I took it in for servicing, but the problem remains. I've tried new needles, different thread, etc. without luck.
Hi, I am a Bernina tech and can tell you what the problem is. The problem is that the spring on your BSR is weak. Bernina has an upgrade to adding a heavier spring that solves this problem. The older lighter springs on the BSR is shiny. The newer heavier updated spring is dark. Ask your dealer/tech to change this spring to a new one or give you a newer updated BSR. Also be sure they updated the BSR to the latest firmware.
Rick
thanks, rick. I can't afford the repair fee of $100+ right now so will need to wait. I am sure they would charge for the spring to be changed, right?thanks, rick. I can't afford the repair fee of $100+ right now so will need to wait. I am sure they would charge for the spring to be changed, right?
I changed the needle and oil the machine. It was not picking up any stitches, but now will but skips stitches.I changed the needle and oil the machine. It was not picking up any stitches, but now will but skips stitches.
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Check if something is stopping the thread spool from turning. Usually, when that happens, my thread is wrapped around the spool pin, stuck on the little thread notch on the spool, or wrapped around a thread guide. Try removing the top thread completely and rethreading from the start.
Check to make sure the BSR is firmly plugged into the machine head. Don't know why they made this so difficult. I find I usually have to practically stand on my head to find it and then plug it in.
If it still does not work, perhaps Bernina did not calibrate the BSR to your machine. They recommend, whenever it goes for service, to be sure to bring the buttonhole foot and BSR so they can be calibrated.
Not really. The Bernina BSR units need to be attached electronically to the machine to activate the "electronic eye." Your 1260 is an earlier mechanical-electronic machine that does not have that electronic-attachment capability, ie there is no where to plug a BSR unit into your machine. However, with practice (both with pencil on paper and then transferring that muscle memory to the machine), you should be able to learn to free motion quilt on your 1260. It just takes practice and patience.
Usually a BSR has to plug into the machine somewhere to govern the stitching speed. If your 1000 does not have the capability to plug in the BSR, you would probably be wasting your money.
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Bernina has a great "help" site. You can contact them directly for assistance. It sounds like a great machine. There may be one step you are missing. Enjoy it, Kate
* Re-thread your needle It may be threaded incorrectly (backwards).
* Reinsert your needle Make sure it goes all the way into the holder and that it’s positioned correctly – usually with the flat side away from the bobbin, but consult your machine’s manual to be sure.
* Change your needle Your needle may be blunt, bent, or otherwise damaged.
* Your fabric may require a different needle. Generally, heavier fabrics require larger needles and thinner fabrics, smaller needles. You may also need a larger needle if you’re sewing through many layers of fabric. And make sure to use a ballpoint needle for knit fabrics and a sharp needle for wovens or a universal needle for either. Make sure your needle is appropriate for the type of thread you’re using.
* Adjust the pressure of your pressure foot It may be too light for your fabric.
* Change your thread If your upper thread and bobbin threads are different types, try using the same thread for both. And use a good quality, brand name thread.
* Adjust your thread tension It may be too tight or too loose.
* Re-thread your machine It may be threaded incorrectly.
* Change your needle plate Try switching to a needle plate with a smaller hole (a straight stitch needle plate).
Important Note: After changing your needle plate, check to make sure your needle aligns perfectly with this smaller hole before starting to sew. A misaligned needle could hit the plate and break, which could be dangerous. And make sure to change your needle plate back for zigzag and other wide stitches.
Are you sure you have the bobbin the right way round in the holder....when you look at the bobbin and tug the thread, the bobbin should move clockwise.
Pull out the foot pedal and use bsr2 with the start/stop button.
Bring bobbin thread to top of work before starting to sew. This may help knotting problem
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