Bernina - Needle Hitting Foot Fix - 830, 930, 950 etc.

If you're having a issue with the needle hitting the presser foot on the right side, this could be the fix for you. Covers Bernina models 830, 930, 950 and more.
There are also other causes of the issue but this is probably the most common cause that I see.
In this case, it's caused by the stitch change over lever not working as it should.
Subjects covered in this video are listed in detail in the index below.
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Index:
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Symptoms of this issue
1:55 - A look at the 950 industrial
2:48 - A close look at the presser foot
3:08 - Removing the lid
3:35 - A look at the cause of the issue and the fix
12:23 - Checking the needle alignment
12:50 - Installing the lid
13:20 - Conclusion and thanks

[@kwevoel9993]

So you'll probably laugh but I'm a Heavy Equipment Mechanic by trade for over 30 years now. But I love watching your videos and learning about the engineering,fine mechanics and intricacies of sewing machines. They are so cool. Here in the States you can find these older machines for nothing. Just bought a beautiful Morse for $30 that wasn't driving the machine where somebody had loosened the hand wheel too much and dropped the engagement washer between the wheel and the drive shaft and tightened the nut back down. Also bought a beautiful Elna Blue Top in the cabinet for$50 with no issues. It's actually sad for me for the amount of engineering and such that goes into these beautiful machines and this is all they're worth.

[@mariaanderson505]

An excellent video, thank you for showing this fix

[@anncrosby2094]

Thanks for showing how to deal with this issue, I would think this was a hopeless scenario but you’ve surprised me with this straightforward repair! Thanks for expanding my sewing machine knowledge and confidence ! Happy New Year for 2023…Ann

[@colin101981]

Thanks for this. I bought an 830 a number of years ago and this was in fact the problem with the machine. Fortunately the kind folk of KZbin helped me out.

[@chrisb6842]

Thank you for helping old good bernina!❤😊👍

[@savannahshane2231]

Found a Singer 99K-31 model for $8.00 that is still working and has the original light bulb and cover. It needs a new belt, and some cleaning up/restoration, but it was a nice find. I am only 85% certain is it a 99K-31 though as I have been looking up Singer models online for a couple of days. Found your channel during my searches. Cool to see a channel from a fellow Kiwi.

[@brettster3331]

Great of you to show this easy fix, thank you.

[@sewgal5]

I have a Bernina 940. The needle breaks because it hits the rotary bobbin case at the wrong time. Can you do a video about how to fix that issue, please?

[@kimsbodydesign]

I have a 950 and my gib hook came out and I don’t know how to fix it. Would you please do a video on replacing the gib hook for the 950? Thank you.

[@shazimakhan5237]

I jave same problem in my machine same bernina i followed your instructions but didn't fixt still tthe needle hitting the presser foot can you help me please why

[@juanitabonita717]

Thanks so much for this !

[@siameezerlady]

I just left a comment about what constitutes a servicing on a Bernina of older vintage, as I have a 1000 Designer as well as a 930 (which incidentally has this exact problem-Thank you!!) BUT I have no one in the area who is in sewing machine repair anymore, so it would be really helpful to know what constitutes a full servicing. Thanks again!

[@stell66]

Thanks, is this a similar mechanism on a vintage 530? Mine doesn’t have this problem, but if it ever does then this is good to know about

[@user-fd3re8st9s]

where can i buy this machine;

[@allisonwilliams6121]

Do you have anything for a brother like this

[@dariusjanulis4119]

my favorite Bernina👍👍👍

[@endermaxirangelguillen1196]

Hello, can you tell me where I can get the internal belt of that machine, thanks

[@InStitches]

Maybe try your local sewing machine repairers. You may get lucky. Thanks.

[@vaughngaminghd]

Cut to the chase: 5:18

[@carolynrogers1510]

So interesting, I’ll pull my 930 out and have a play

[@suki4647]

Hi do you do repairs on sewing machines?

[@WApnj]

I can't believe you would recommend WD-40.. You should know better. It turns to a sticky mess when the solvents evaporate.

[@InStitches]

It's okay as long as you use sewing machine oil after it. I actually use CRC 5.56 instead of WD40.