How to Clean and Oil Your Bernina Sewing Machine

[@lucybarr-hamilton6679]

Oops....I've been sewing 25years and nobody ever told me this! Thank you so much for a very clear tutorial. I'm off to buy some oil!

[@hrhpj4959]

I was frightened that oiling meant taking the entire machine apart - I had no idea it was so easy! Thank you so much!

[@jillluvslife1640]

Oh my word! I have NEVER done this and have made several quilts and other things in the past twenty years!!! It is sooooo quiet now! And my stitch tension problems are resolved. I am shaking my head at myself.

[@HeirloomCreations]

Your Bernina sewing machine thanks you too!

[@HeirloomCreations]

Hi - You are correct, your machine is different from the standard Bernina bobbin case. We do need to do a video on this type of hook system. Thanks! ~Sara~

[@bethwingate5053]

Awesome, quick, to-the-point video on how to clean/oil your Bernina sewing machine. I’m sewing hundreds of face masks, and my machine was “acting up” and sounded “funny” - this has solved the issue (forgot I was supposed to do this as it’s been years since I did this much sewing!).

[@veraorthlieb]

Thank you for this demo. It helped me get the hook back in place in my machine. Tipping the machine back is a good idea because you can then see where the hook needs to be. -Vera in Pennsylvania

[@cristinatepsick2704]

Great video!! I just bought my machine a month ago, and brought it with me to the UK. I've been sewing like crazy lately, and today it started squeaking...I followed along with your video and now my machine is perfect again! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JennyJayne146]

Great advice - have been thinking I needed to do this - now it sews beautifully and quietly! My old machine didn't need oiling so it is something I have forgotten to do!

[@scrapcat1]

Just had a part on my Bernina replaced. Now that it is all steel (had a carbon piece on it) I have to oil it. Lady at the shop was very helpful, but I walked out still unclear how to oil it. This was perfect!

[@ClouserB]

I"ve been oiling wrong for years - thanks for the great information!!!

[@einzgeisha]

thank you, my sis and i were able to oil our machine as soon as it began squeaking. we did not know that it was supposed to be regularly oiled! the last time i had my machine oiled was over 4 years ago!

[@junkjournalmavenwannabe]

Wonderful information. Your instructions are so easy to understand, your voice is clear and the video follows your information. THANK YOU!!

[@rholt8800]

Just got back into sewing and you saved me! Thank you.

[@loreleizaitsev2797]

Thank you! I was loooonng overdue, simply because I was too scared to attempt it! What a breeze w/ this video!

[@cynthiameixsell1513]

Thank you very much for a very thorough instructions and clear voice. Well done!

[@HeirloomCreations]

You're very welcome!

[@ohjoannabanana]

Thank you for making this video. I was having trouble remembering how to oil my Bernina machine.

[@judymalys7997]

Thanks so much for this video! I have an Artista 170 and started hearing a noise. I took your advice and now it runs smooth and quiet! Great information!!

[@Dashzap]

Thank you! I opened up a new-to-me early 1980s Bernina today and wasn't sure how it went back together.

[@HeirloomCreations]

glad we could help. Happy sewing

[@janedrewel1329]

thanks for sharing your experience. I had my oil light come on while quilting. I could not find clear instruction in my book. this really helped.

[@ManicKandii]

thank you darling, i had no idea it needed to be oiled so often! I go through a lot of bobbins, lol

[@gjsarah1]

Thanks for the reminder and the instructions! What kind of oil do you use?

[@TheHutjemoos]

Thank you. Very helpful video. Used it this afternoon and cleared away a lint nest, oiled my machine ánd put it back together again.

[@mbk1021]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a secondhand Bernina Activa 145 that I'm learning to sew on, so any videos on these machines would be welcome, especially the automatic buttonhole and button features.

[@peteacher52]

A hint; something I thought of myself while oiling the Bernina 530 Record, which is an oldie but a goodie. Each moving part needs only a very small amount of oil and even the cans supplied by the makers often deliver too much. Ask the vet for a medium bore injection needle with the sharp point cut off. Attach a short length of plastic tubing to the other end of this. Slip the remaining end of the tube onto the nozzle of a small plastic bottle with sewing machine oil in it. Cheers, Peter.

[@violettedanielsson6421]

Thank You from Me in Sweden, hopefully Will my Old sewingmaskine work normally again 🌹

[@erinkeremetakapa3978]

Kia ora. I have a Bernina 700, it's really noisy, slow, and desperately needs a clean and oil. Thanks for the video!

[@sarahrachel0]

@HeirloomCreations I bought some oil and even though it's still a little noisy, it sounds much much better. I now oil it regularly according to the manuel

[@HeirloomCreations]

@webknits I have not, but I will put it on the list of videos to make. Great suggestion!

[@Poppi_Weasel]

@HeirloomCreations Thanks so much for Sharing! I oiled mine today, it sounds Great! :-) I also had to open & oil around my Presser Foot too, it was hesitating. Now it's super smooth.

[@HeirloomCreations]

Hi - You will need a light sewing machine oil available at sewing machine stores or fabric stores such as JoAnn's or Hancock fabrics. Thanks! ~Sara~

[@peteacher52]

Absolutely true! The 3 in 1 oil should be boycotted, even though it has a cynical and misleading image of a sewing machine on its label. The stuff contains linseed oil which accumulates on the machinery in a claggy yellow/brown mess, slowly becoming thicker and stickier, eventually slowing the machine down as dust and lint adhere to it. It could also become a guarantee issue if push ever came to shove in a dispute over the cause of part failure. Cheers, Peter, NZ.

[@HeirloomCreations]

@SaunWhee Hi - thanks for the suggestion. Which Bernina model do you own? You should just contact your local dealer for the bulb anyway. We install light bulbs for free!

[@extrahulp]

Thank you for the first work I must do with the machine from my mother how is dead but I take her hobby over.

[@HeirloomCreations]

@skytop1111 Please only use sewing machine oil in a sewing machine. This oil can be found at any local sewing machine store.

[@sgrafix1]

Thank you so much for your explanations! Greetings from Switzerland

[@christinesibona6553]

Super helpful. I love my Bernina!

[@HeirloomCreations]

@gerardhelps See if the bobbin winder is on. Otherwise, take it to a local sewing machine store. If you have a Bernina store would be better. People pay top dollar for that model if it is working. :)

[@vinnettepope8255]

Awesome tutorial video presentation on oiling Bernina sewing ✋✋✋✋✋✋✋

[@anneharris8334]

Very clear and useful, thank you.

[@khp333]

What is the best oil to use for the Bernina sewing machines?

[@HeirloomCreations]

@YoBootyStinks Sure is!

[@HeirloomCreations]

@mbk1021 Thank you for your comments. We are making a long list of our Bernina customer requests for videos. I will add your request to our list. If you have more, please leave a comment here. :) Thanks, Sara Snuggerud

[@MrLeonidas0001]

Great tutorial thanks!

[@caroldutoit6364]

Really helpful -- clear and easy to understand. Thanks.

[@sewingmachines6369]

Good job 👍

[@neuromonkey]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@SaunWhee]

Sarah can you please do a video on changing the light bulb in a bernina. I would so appreciate that!

[@tiprogers3887]

Great video

[@sarahrachel0]

I didn't have any oil to oil mine, but I at least dusted it out and figured out how to get the thing that the bobbin goes in back in the machine. The manual isn't very helpful. I'll get some oil tomorrow maybe

[@maggiechapa6022]

That was great and very helpful! Thank you.

[@BunnyLang]

Thank you!

[@HeirloomCreations]

@sarahrachel0 Let me know how much BETTER your machine sounds when you get your oil! Your sewing machine will thank you.

[@uniquediver]

Very nice, don't forget to drop your feed dogs before removing the needle plate

[@edbalko3082]

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A DEMO on oiling the 570

[@patriciapflum6898]

PLEASE-- never run your machine with the presser foot down on the feed dogs without fabric to protect the bottom of the foot. It will chew up the bottom of the foot and ruin it.

[@AlexisYenaiv]

I have the artista 180 and it does not have a lever on the side to remove the bobbin plate. How can i oil it?

[@ilsabeurban5165]

Thank you! That was very helpful and very clear!

[@9thd4z]

Thank you very much!!

[@HeirloomCreations]

@annelisedugas We have them at our store. You can call and order one at 605-332-4435

[@ruthzeller5285]

Thank you! wonderful video.

[@Shashikala-wj9ol]

Thank you for the video..

[@SarahKuntsal]

Great reminder, thank you!

[@mylena3086]

Thanks!

[@w2003a]

what a good oil brand for machines

[@permanentwave]

hi I have a bernina 180e and it looks like this, but I don't see a latch to push to release the race cover thing.. is it the same as yours? or can you do a video on a bernina 180 and show how it works.. thank you

[@elisegower8382]

Just love it have not been able to get my hook in ha ah

[@HeirloomCreations]

@einzgeisha Your Bernina thanks you!

[@hafsaboukhari6519]

Tbarkllah 3lik

[@henry2450]

Thank you.. I love you

[@Susan-mh2qn]

Great video! Thank you so much for posting it. :)

[@dodgethis_]

Hi! I really hope someone can answer this - do you need to oil the top part? If so, how? I feel that the top tread is very tense, even if it's on 0-1 on the tensions setting. I thought that's because I haven't oiled the top. But then I can't find any information on how to do that. Even the manual suggest that you only oil the bottom, where the bobbin is.

[@seacoastview7253]

I love my Bernina machine but my local Bernina Dealer Service is a ripoff. She charges a fortune for a cleaning and to oil the machine and the work is done by her unskilled/clueless daughter. THIS is a great video... but it's very sad the Bernina site doesn't sell high quality sewing machine oil and an have an official instructional video on how to do it yourself. how hard can it be if this woman's unskilled daughter is doing it.

[@BlueMelissa]

what did you oil? I didnt understand that. What kind of oil do you recommend??

[@Sharp50000]

What oil are we talking?

[@skytop1111]

Do you use multiweight or straight 30 weight oil?

[@matthewmeuleman9872]

what type of oil do you recomend for bernina machine's

[@davidbrowne1855]

Superfine machine oil.

[@2021mirandinha]

How to clean oil and clean b580 Bernina sewing machine.?

[@1stangelab]

how do you clean the lamp duster?

[@susanmcfarland7788]

I have a B570. I took the hook out to oil it. I can't figure out how to put it back in. HELP

[@marciawhitney228]

My Bernina Artista 180 is sewing fine but making a loud pitched noise and it is coming from the bobbin area. The shuttle?

[@HeirloomCreations]

marcia whitney If you have oiled your machine and the sound is still there, have your local Bernina dealer take a look at it. ~Sara~

[@Poppi_Weasel]

is that it??

[@aguzzisrz3814]

hi. Sara , i have a Bernina 125 and only works the shaft for winding the thread ,but does not sew .. :/

[@HeirloomCreations]

+Aguzzi Srz Hi, I would contact your local Bernina store and have them look into the problem. We also have filmed videos on a very similar model for you to learn how to use your Bernina 125. Click here for the free tutorials: www.sewingmastery.com/videos/bernina-215-tutorial/ ~Sara~

[@jschris2]

Do you know how to check hours on an activa 210? I can't find the information anywhere! Thanks

[@HeirloomCreations]

Ruff Rollin' Hi, the actual sewing hours are on the tech side of the machine. You will need your local Bernina dealer to tell you the sewing hours. ~Sara~

[@sdeaazdea9617]

my activa 230 has a squeek.... drives me nuts... any idea what that could be?

[@HeirloomCreations]

If you have oiled the hook I would take it into your local Bernina dealer for a service.

[@janemotrinec5601]

How do find how many hours on my Bernina 730e sewing machine?

[@sassylady1098]

You need to go on Facebook and join the Bernina Lovers group - and you will learn so much.

[@UTUBE5388327]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@woofwoof-w4g]

Anyone try to change the bulb in a 1090? I removed my burnt out bulb bu can't seem to put a new one in. Even using a mirror to try to make sure I'm in the right place. I think sometimes I don't have it straight up and down enough, and also I don't know how far to turn it once I feel it click in place ready to turn. Any suggestions?

[@sassylady1098]

I have changed the bulbs in my 1090 and 1090s. I found I didn't need a mirror - it was easier by feel - pull out the plastic covering the lights - not taking it off, but sliding it out. Then put the new bulb in the end of the bulb remover and move the holder with the bulb on it around until it feels like it is in place and move it up into place - firmly but not to hard. Turn the holder in your hand and you should feel the bulb click/move into place.

[@trevermcmacmak2009]

do a colab with morgz

[@einzgeisha]

thank you, my sis and i were able to oil our machine as soon as it began squeaking. we did not know that it was supposed to be regularly oiled! the last time i had my machine oiled was over 4 years ago!

[@spons115]

Thanks!

[@thrivesurvive]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@lw8603]

Thank you!

[@suebabe100]

Great tutorial, thank you!