- Change your needle: a dull or bent needle can cause skipped stitches, tearing of your fabric, and damage to the machine.
- Remove the needle plate and clean and oil the bobbin area: lint can hinder the movement of parts in the machine and will soak up oil which can dry out metal parts. Without proper oiling the parts can be damaged by the heat and friction of metal parts rubbing together.
- If you ever get a “birds nest” on the back of your fabric rethread the machine: about 90% of the time this happens the top thread has either missed the tension disks or the take up lever. Remember always thread your machine with the presser foot up.
- Check the bobbin and be sure the bobbin case is correctly threaded. Be sure the bobbin is in the bobbin case in the correct direction. With Bernina machines and most front loading machines the bobbin should spin clockwise in the bobbin case while facing the back of the bobbin case.
- Always watch for bobbin wear or a bent bobbin: this can cause the bobbin to catch on the bobbin case causing tension issues or broken thread. Be sure it is the correct bobbin for the machine. The wrong bobbin could be a slightly different size and either hang up in the bobbin case or wobble and changes the tension.
- Always use the “write to machine” to send designs to the usb stick.
- Susie does not let me embroider, but she does have me cut out the jump stitches. I do use a magnifying glass, but picking up the small pieces of thread was a real problem, until I got out the trusty lint roller, it really does the trick.
- If your Bernina Embroidery Software starts acting silly, try REVERT before you start uninstalling & reinstalling. First turn off your virus checker, (disconnect from the web/email) the go to START/ALL Programs/Bernina Embroidery, Art Design or ArtLink/Revert/check defaults & templates/check ok. your software just might open after that. Call Hank for instructions for changing your anti-virus software.
- Service Pack 1 for Art Design V1.0: There is a service pack available for Art Design 1.0. Click here
- Installing Version 6.0: Anytime you purchase software from Sew from the Heart, Hank will install it in the store at no cost to you. Should you elect to install your own Version 6 or update to V6.0 please follow this recommendation; disable both your firewall as well as any virus prevention software prior to installing either the V6.0 update of stand alone programs, and enable it at the completion of the install.
- Version 6 Floriani Thread Chart: Send me a note & I will send you the file & instructions to install this file to your new Version 6 Bernina Embroidery Software.
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Bernina 820/830 videos: Visit this site to view some exceptional videos of threading the New Bernina top of the line machines, click here.
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The factory has started putting the oil that comes in the 830 into some of the other machines accessory bags. This oil can be used on all machines, however the previous rotary oil cannot be used on the 830.
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Corel Draw: If you encounter a problem with Corel Draw within the Bernina Embroidery Software, V6, the best place to find help with that portion of the application is www.corel.com/support. Enter any error codes or the problems you encountered in the Search box & you will receive appropriate guidance. Thanks to Lynn Keniston for this tip.
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Christmas time brings special projects with lots of metalic thread use. To insure your
successful project completion:
1. Use a metalic or top stitch needle of the proper size.
2. Lower the top tension slightly.
3. Use a smooth thread in the bobbin, for example Superior Bottom Line.
If you encounter thread breakage:
4. Try using a needle one size larger, this provides you with a larger eye in the needle.
5. Apply a bead of Sewers Aid to your top spool of thread.
Thanks to Judy Danz for this weeks tip.
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Firmware update:
V29.39.00 for Bernina 830 & Bernina 820 is available for registered users on
www.bernina.com/downloads.
V5.00 for artista 730/200 is available thruogh Sew from the Heart Technical
Services. This update is only required for 730/200 customers who want
to use the new Bernina Cutwork Software. Call Noel.
- Bernina Embroidery Software 6 runs under Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional & Ultimate. It will run under both 32 & 64 bit operating system variants. Please make sure your computer has the recommended system requirements for Windows 7. Click here for system requirements.
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ArtLink V5 is not supported by Windows 7.
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Sewing with Monofilament on the 830/820: If you are encountering problems sewing with monofilament or specialty threads, click the following link for answers: click here
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Windows 7, 64 bit, & Bernina Emboidery Software Version 6: Although Windows 7 operating system is compatible with Version 6, an incorrect security device (dongle) driver will load during installation. To correct this problem you must interrupt the installation program & install the proper driver. The driver is available on the internet. Contact Hank for help if you encounter this problem.
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Windows 7 with BERNINA 200/370: To enable the artista 200/730 to be connected with a Windows 7 operating system:
the artista 200/730 requires firmware v4.06 or higher.
The Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 (32 or 64 bit operating system) must be installed on the computer. Windows Mobile Device Center must be downloaded from the Microsoft Webpage & installed.
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New EConPC Rel 3.1 for all users of BERNINA embroidery software V5 (BES V5) with an aurora sewing-/embroidery system.
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If you decide to reinstall any of the Bernina Embroidery Software, please understand that you must also reinstall all service packs that apply to that program.
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We have the new Mastery Documents for Bernina Embroidery Software V6 & My Label. Please email
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to update your Mastery Series documents.
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