Threading the 830 needle & bobbin

[Libbi]

This is pretty basic but I have a question or two on the instructions for threading the 830. Please remember that my dealer's native language is German & mine is NOT!

I have the manual I received from the dealer but it is a tad different from the Final 830 manual I downloaded from the Bernina USA website. I think I received an older English manual from the factory here in Switzerland.

Supposidly there are 2 different methods for threading the bobbin: one for embroidery that required having the thread in the U shaped portion of the bobbin casing and one for sewing that does not. It is the sewing one that my 830 does not recognize. I always thread the bobbin as if I'm embroidering. Is this right? :? It is the only way my dealer was taught to thread the bobbin.

Does one really have to waste so much thread to rethread the needle? I generally cut the thread at the spool & pull it out at the needle area. It seems as if I have to remove the 830 cover the retrieve the loose end of the thread since a breakage or shreading or my inability to thread properly sends the thread into the area under the cover. Is there a way to pull the thread forward and down to the needle area without totally rethreading from the spool? The suggested method wastes about a yard of thread each time.

Suggestions please from more experienced 830 users please.

[littleflower]

CJ Tinkle may be able to help you.
Here's her blog: http://tinkletimes.com/
I think CJ is a member of TQS - look her up in the member search and contact her directly. She's had her 830 for quite a while and has posted information on her blog about threading and stitching etc.

Teri

[bunny9]

Libbi
You need to download the latest upgrade for the 830. It is a zip file so follow the instructions carefully. One of the new upgrades is a detailed picture of the threading. For normal sewing, just pop in the bobbin & pull the thread to the right & then to the left over to the cutting arm. Only use the embroidery threading method for that purpose.
bunny9
PS if you need more help & have SKYPE I would be happy to help you

[bunny9]

Libby, check out these threading videos and see if they help.

It is wasteful when a thread breaks and gets sucked up into the machine, where you can only retrieve it by removing the cover. I had this happen to me quite a bit at first, but now it rarely occurs.

Created by CJ

[Libbi]

Yep, I downloaded and updated the 830 first thing. It's happy with that. I did find the bobbin threading videos which clued me into the fact that there are 2 ways to thread the bobbin. Now all of you have confirmed that the sewing version should work. Tomorrow is a new day & I will again attempt to thread the bobbin for sewing.

Yes, I do have Skype. Barbara I believe your time zone is 6 hours behind Switzerland. If I need more help after my attempts, I will email you through TQS to arrange a time convenient for both of us.

Thanks

[bunny9]

No problem Libbi, I would be happy to talk to you. We have one of our sons living in South Africa in Capetown so we are used to the 6 hour difference.

[Libbi]

Just wanted to report that taking a day off from working with the 830 seemed to refresh me. I was able to discover how to thread correctly the bobbin for sewing and to finish the 830 tote. I even rediscovered my hotfix wand and decorate the tote with rhinestones. 8) I do have to learn how to adjust the bobbin for bobbin play.

Thanks for the advice and suggestions. I'm sure that this won't be the last time I going to ask for help! :lol:

[Lorna1021]

Thanks for all the helpful hints. Several of my questions have been answered.

830 tote?

Lorna

[Libbi]

FYI, the 830 tote is a project on the BerninaUSA website that uses many of the new features of the 830 in its decoration. It's very large but isn't designed to carry the 830 itself! :wink: There are several different projects on the site.

Making a usable project is the best way for me to learn. Doing simulations, watching DVDs, & reading the manuals doesn't quite make a lasting impression on me. I guess I do live up to the motto of my alma mater, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo: "Learn by Doing."

[Lorna1021]

Thanks. I was wondering if it was to carry the 830. that is a good idea to look at the Bernina projects to get to know this machine better. Thanks for the great tip.

Love the SLO area! I leaved in Lompoc for 2 years. Really love the central coast of California.

Thanks.

Lorna

[bunny9]

Libbi, I was at IKEA yesterday. Love that store! Did you buy the Gallant table? It looked quite sturdy to me & also was wide. What did you buy? Is it stable when you really sew at high speeds. I think that I told you my long table tends to vibrate when I sew fast. So I too am looking for another solution & IKEA will be able to solve my needs.

[Libbi]

Barbara, I actually bought 2 Vika Alex 5 drawer cabinets and a Vika table top that doesn't seem to be on the Ikea USA site. My husband's computer desk is a Galant table with legs & we decided it wasn't sturdy enough. I didn't want a drawer unit with rollers because I was concerned about vibration. DH & I decided we could put casters on the drawer units later if I changed my mind. I went for a 59" X 29 1/2" top that is almost 1 1/4" thick. The width of the top exceeds the width of the drawer units by 6" but the weight of the 830 is solidly sitting to the front & supported by the drawer units. I was worried that the longer table, about 78", might allow for vibration too. I have the 830 positioned so that I am sitting over the needle. So far I haven't experienced any vibration even at top speed. Since I live in a flat with an elderly couple below, I was very concerned about noise & vibration. So far, no complaints. Hope this info helps. PS I also have the Vika 6 shallow drawer unit on rollers for threads & misc supplied & I can roll it anywhere it is convenient as I work. 8)

[bunny9]

Libbi, I will check your suggestion out. Thank you. We are metric too so I will measure my space & see what fits as I need a new bookcase for all my art books. I did find the one I wanted at IKEA & now just have to reconfigure the space. DH will be busy. I am lucky to have an extra bedroom to work in. It is small, but it is all mine.