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Bernina artista - embroidery bobbin??
Kristikay22 Intermediate Member since 10/8/12 Posts: 112	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/12 10:26 AM With my brother - I used prewound bobbins. My new (craigslist) bernina 180 manual doesn't say poop about the embroidery bobbin... and since they are metal bobbins specific to the machine - I don't know what to try! Help!! I wanna give'her a whirl and decide whether or not to keep or my brother (which is driving me batty with tensions!) ------ http://www.facebook.com/BurlapButton www.blogspot.com/burlapbutton www.etsy.com/shop/burlapbutton
annenet   Advanced VA USA Member since 8/2/03 Posts: 1022	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/12 10:49 AM These use the bobbins you would use with this machine for anything else. They use the rotary bobbin case with the pigtail. My 580 came with both bobbins but I'm sure you can get one from a dealer if needed. ------ So many projects, not enough time At my house in VA: Bernina 1010, Activa 220, Artista 630E, B580 Singer 201-2, 221, Bernina Serger 1100D, 1300MDC Consew 75T At my Lake House in PA: Bernina Artista 165E, Singer 503A http://sewingtechie.blogspot.com/
SouthernStitch   Intermediate Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 8396	Login to reply to this post In reply to Kristikay22 << Like this post Date: 11/30/12 10:50 AM All I know is that I do not use pre-wounds on my Bernina 730. I think there are some out there that do work, but my dealer didn't recommend it, and I never wanted to take the chance. I don't mind winding a bunch at a time up - it's very fast and saves money over the pre-wounds. I hated the waste when I had a Brother machine and used them. I was considering winding my own before I sold it. ------ Bernina 730E, 530, and 350PE Juki TL2010 Singer 221 FW, 403a When life gives you green velvet curtains, make a green velvet dress.
Sew Nanny   Intermediate MS USA Member since 8/13/06 Posts: 1350	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/12 11:03 AM I've been doing machine embroidery for 11 years and have never used prewound bobbins. ------ Patricia Bernina 830LE ~ Bernina Artista 630E ~ Juki MO654DE ~ Brother 2340CV
Kristikay22 Intermediate Member since 10/8/12 Posts: 112	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/1/12 10:02 PM OK -so good news is I don't need anything new The lady I bought it from told me about the bobbin with a gold something or another that I pull thru... so I'll find that in my pack. BUT WHAT THREAD do you guys use on the bottom? I was under the impression that pre-wound bobbins were different thread? Strong but thin or something... Thanks ladies!! ------ http://www.facebook.com/BurlapButton www.blogspot.com/burlapbutton www.etsy.com/shop/burlapbutton
annenet   Advanced VA USA Member since 8/2/03 Posts: 1022	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/1/12 10:08 PM Yes, there is a pig tail. I use OESD bobbin thread, Works great! Brother make a good one too - I've used that too. ------ So many projects, not enough time At my house in VA: Bernina 1010, Activa 220, Artista 630E, B580 Singer 201-2, 221, Bernina Serger 1100D, 1300MDC Consew 75T At my Lake House in PA: Bernina Artista 165E, Singer 503A http://sewingtechie.blogspot.com/
Kristikay22 Intermediate Member since 10/8/12 Posts: 112	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/2/12 8:36 AM any thread that I can pick up at Joanns? I do have a local sewing store but she's not Bernina. She does sell babylock (although I didn't buy mine from her! Not the best store...) but I bet I can go grab something there! I just don't know what I'm looking for since I always used pre-wound bobbins! LOL ------ http://www.facebook.com/BurlapButton www.blogspot.com/burlapbutton www.etsy.com/shop/burlapbutton
JanyceR   Advanced CO USA Member since 2/3/07 Posts: 1074	Login to reply to this post In reply to Kristikay22 << Like this post Date: 12/2/12 9:11 AM Sulky makes a bobbin thread that I have used and been happy with. You might be able to pick it up at Joann's. My favorite for bobbin thread is Bottom Line by Superior, absolutely no lint and very fine. ------ Pfaff Performance 5, a few Berninas, several vintage multiple manufacturers. Love all my machines!
Kristikay22 Intermediate Member since 10/8/12 Posts: 112	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/3/12 7:37 AM ya know what? I found brother bobbin thread in my stash! LOL - worked out great! Thanks ladies ------ http://www.facebook.com/BurlapButton www.blogspot.com/burlapbutton www.etsy.com/shop/burlapbutton

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