Tech Tip: BERNINA 880 Bobbin Issues

[@annettemc4]

I want to thank you for this video. I just bought a used 880+ and the bobbin was not opening and closing automatically like it was supposed to. And I kept getting an error message 1100 about the hook system. I followed your video step-by-step, and moved the lever just as was shown and now my machine works. I worked for a long time last night and stressed over it so much because I couldn’t figure it out. Now I can learn my machine. I am a total fan of your channel

[@Quilts4fun]

Gayle, thank you! You just saved me a 1.5 hour trip to my dealer, one way, plus a several week backlog to get to my machine. I am so glad I found your channel!!! I am also glad to join in on your fun remote classes. If I didn’t live 2500+ miles away you would definitely be my dealer! I will do my best to support your shop remotely as you have supported me. thanks for another fantastic video!

[@shaunaihle218]

Gayle - thank you so much. I love all your videos, but these videos are extremely valuable. These videos help us solve problems on our own. Do more of these if you can. Amazing. Again, thank you!

[@patriciaredmon8975]

I just happened upon this video. Thank you for this extremely helpful video. Because of this video, I have subscribed to your channel. I look forward to viewing other videos that you have produced. Thanks again. I really appreciate your help.

[@susie4248]

I have had this occur on my 880 plus too. I rebooted the machine with success, but it needed a couple of reboots before it worked. Next time, I will try moving the little lever as well. Great video Gayle.

[@cjsews]

Darn Gayle, 3 weeks late. I just traded my beautiful Crystal 880+ because I had this issue, as well as other bobbin issues, kept locking up, kept having to fool with the bobbin in many ways. I wish it would’ve worked for me because I love that machine. my dealer could not fix some of the issues. Thank you for all your wonderful videos.

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

It’s a shame that you dealer is not providing a solution. I would recommend looking for a BERNINA store that values and services 880s.

[@theresalepicier157]

Thank you soooo much!

[@cooldude34nm]

Awesome information! Thank you so much!!!

[@Maria-ym1cc]

Thank you, Gayle! It worked. See you at BU next month.

[@DonnaL01]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!🎉

[@karibennett37]

OMG this just happened! Thank you for saving my sewing time😅

[@klandersoncpa]

Thank you for helpful tips like this.

[@jcizzard]

Thankyou, thank you!

[@cheryltassinari5335]

O my thank you so much

[@3chevvy]

I know this problem. Had a lot of this kind. If I remember correct it was faulty hook sensor.

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

Thank you for your comment but this is not a board issue. You just saw us remedy the issue. This is quite often misdiagnosed as a board issue but it isn’t. This is why we made this video.

[@jcizzard]

Thank you, this unstuck my handwheel.

[@heidi678]

What makes my 880 bobbin clatter/rattle so much when I sew? I had a technician replace the bobbin sensor but it clatters so much during sewing and embroidery that it’s obnoxious but sews a fine stitch??? Thanks

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

Oil. You need to oil it.

[@cindyhatcher4922]

I'm having this issue on my 830 right now. I open the door just a bit and that lever is on the left if I open the door all the way the lever is on the right but the bobbin is still not coming out. Help????? Please. I haven't used my 830 in "years" because it intimadates me so much but I decided 2023 was the year I was going to learn it. Well my first go this happened. Makes me feel like I'm never going to get it.....thank you!

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

Did you try what we did in the video?

[@cindyhatcher4922]

@@BERNINAofNaperville yes I did. But it won’t reset. I unplugged machine foot peddle plugged it back in turned it on and it still does it. 😢

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

@@cindyhatcher4922 but did you do the trick we did from the video where you push the pin out of the way?

[@cindyhatcher4922]

@@BERNINAofNaperville yes sir

[@shirleykraft]

Can you turn the bobbin sensor off on a 880?

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

Yes

[@theresalepicier157]

Help my needle hit the plate and now my bobbin case won’t open. I tried to move the lever over and it looked successful but it still is not opening. Ugh

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

@@theresalepicier157 time to take it to your local BERNINA dealer for service.

[@theresalepicier157]

Thank you!!!!!

[@55rm56]

what if the pin is stuck to the right and won;t spring back?

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

Time to take it to your local authorized BERNINA service center.

[@melodyrobach3503]

My Bernina 880 does this too. I have Done the trick numerous times to move It over and shut it off and on but it does not reset. Help!

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

If this video does not help, please bring your BERNINA to an authorized dealer for sales and service.

[@PeggySue-RL]

Thanks

[@lindadittrich151]

How about showing us how to fix the threader! I've tried all the tricks my Bernina tech has taught me, and it's still not working again!!!! Another 2 hrs one way to dealer... ugggg

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

I do that in this video. Time stamp in the description kzbin.info/www/bejne/boPIlWxrm5eVb6s But if you’re looking for how to get the needle threader disengaged when it is stuck, I have to wait to replicate the situation. However any BERNINA tech should be able to talk you through this on the phone.

[@lindadittrich151]

@@BERNINAofNaperville thank you! I'll ck the video.. my tech taught me a trick that has worked over the years.. not this time.. maybe the 'mechanic'?? It's not stuck.. comes out, acts like its threaded needle, goes back in perfectly.. except, needle not threaded.. thank u for all you do! You have helped me sewww much time and again!

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

@@lindadittrich151 there is no trick to this issue. You have a bit of dust on the threader. If there’s is dust the mechanism will not push all the way through the eye of the needle.

[@Sazonman]

Was about to purchase it $11k, not worth the asking price and bobbing issue headaches, babylock Altair 2, here come daddy to purchase you instead and while at it I'll also be purchasing the Triumph Serger.

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

@@Sazonman there are not bobbin issues. We try to help people do things correctly on this channel and empower to use the machine to its full potential. Good luck on your purchases and thank you for your comment.

[@SoniaDelaney]

I did this and it caused major issues with my machine. I ended up with a $640 repair bill.

[@Kiki35Franbour]

Hello, I have this problem with my bobbin but I am unable to push the lever on the right ; it is blocked. I would like to remove the white under cover to see what is happening but I don't know how. I have already remove three screws but nothing occur. Can you tell me what I am missing. Sorry for my very bad english. Thank you by advance. Frank

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

Do not take your machine apart. Removing the under carriage will not solve your issue. Please take to your closest BERNINA Dealer for sales and service.

[@ornellam9052]

Seems like a design flaw, should not happening in such expensive machine

[@gregoryneedsaname]

Agreed!

[@cathj8568]

Still hav mine in th box

[@BERNINAofNaperville]

I hope you just brought it home !

[@ThreadPlayLLC]

how sad! it is a phenomenal machine!

[@angelinai6978]

Thank you!!

[@sharondiscavage3642]

Thank you!!❤