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Bernina 550 QE and Thread Is it okay to use Guterman thread on a new computerized Bernina?
Annieq   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 7/29/06 Posts: 113	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/28/11 10:18 PM Ladies (and Gentlemen), I just bought a new Bernina 550 QE. I have always wanted a Bernina, saved my pennies and now I have it. However my dealership is telling me that Guterman thread is not high quality and not the best thread to use on my machine. I have soooo much Guterman thread that I would like to use. Do you think I am ruining my machine?
Soolip Advanced CA USA Member since 6/18/08 Posts: 1993	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 11/28/11 10:25 PM Ridiculous. You can use any thread you want. If a machine costs that much, it should be able to handle it just fine.
Sew4Fun Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 6/23/04 Posts: 4837	Login to reply to this post In reply to Annieq Like this post Date: 11/28/11 10:34 PM If it makes you feel better I'm using Gutermann (the standard poly sewing thread) on my new 580. I've always found their thread to be of high quality. I have used it for decades on TOL machines with no ill effects. The dealers I talk to recommend either Gutermann or Mettler. I can't comment on the cotton/quilting thread though, only the sewing thread. The only thing I did find is Bernina is adjusted for Mettler thread which is slightly finer. I had to adjust my bobbin ever so slightly. About 1/8 of a turn. Alternatively I'm not sure if the 550 has this but on the 580 under settings you can adjust the overall tension on all stitches. Good if switching between Gutermann and Mettler and you don't want to adjust the bobbin. HTH -- Edited on 11/28/11 10:50 PM -- ------ Belinda. Melbourne, Australia http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
Maia B   Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 10/27/10 Posts: 3395	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/28/11 11:55 PM Personally, I dislike Gutermann. I find it noticeably more linty and prone to breakage. BUT, other than glazed hand-quilting thread, I don't think thread can damage your machine. Lint and thread bits can cause all kinds of problems, but frequent and thorough cleaning should be sufficient. If Gutermann works for you, use it! Aurifil, Masterpiece by Superior, and Presencia (sp?) are my favorites for piecing. Aurifil, King Tut by Superior, and Mettler for quilting. For general sewing, I like Mettler Metrosene and So Fine by Superior. But stick with the thread YOU love. ------ 🌸 Plenty of machines, mostly Berninas 🌸
rag doll   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 1/31/06 Posts: 514	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/28/11 11:59 PM I have always used either Mettler or Guitermann on my Bernina's. I like their quality. There is some really cheap and nasty thread out there, In my opinion if won't ruin your machine but may leave more lint residue in the tension discs and bobbin. It doesn't usually perform as well as the above either as it can stretch inconsistently and cause your stitches to be irregular. HTH Sue ------ Brother QC1000, Brother PQ1500, Bernina Virtuosa 160, Pfaff (old), Babylock BLCS, Bernette 1100D, Bernette 334DS
PhaVic Advanced Beginner Member since 9/16/11 Posts: 136	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/29/11 5:24 AM I use Gutermann on my B530 without any problem. I just make sure to adjust the bobbin tension depending on which thread I use. ------ Always a novice
CJ Tinkle Intermediate AR USA Member since 2/5/06 Posts: 963	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/29/11 5:55 AM I agree with Soolip, you can use any thread you like. Like Sew4Fun said, the Bernina's are adjusted for a finer thread... 60wt I think, but you can have your tech adjust it for a heavier thread if you prefer to use them, or just adjust the tension when you sew, no big deal. I don't care for Guitermen or Mettler cotton, even though they are both decent quality, good grief they are linty! Aurifil and Presencia make much nicer cotton thread. Presencia is my cotton thread of choice, I piece with their 3ply 60wt, fabulous stuff. But I've never met a thread that any of my Bernina's wouldn't sew, it loves them all! ------ Bernina Artista 630 ✂ Bernina Aurora 430 ✂ Bernina 1300MDC ✂ Babylock BLCS ✂ APQS Millennium ✂ Juki TL2010Q ✂ Singer 201-2 ✂ Singer 301 ✂ Singer 401A ✂ Singer 15-91 ✂ Singer Featherweight 222K ✂ Singer Featherweight 221 www.tinkletimes.com
JanyceR   Advanced CO USA Member since 2/3/07 Posts: 1006	Login to reply to this post In reply to Annieq Like this post Date: 11/29/11 9:56 AM I have used Gutterman quite successfully on my new 530. I totally agree that you should be able to use any thread you want on your 550. I have used many different threads on my Berninas through the years and never had a problem (unless the thread was bad) -- Edited on 11/29/11 5:25 PM --
hese61 Advanced FINLAND Member since 9/21/05 Posts: 26	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/29/11 10:13 AM I use only Gütemann and Mettler threads and I can't see any differences when I compare stitch quality.
annenet   Advanced VA USA Member since 8/2/03 Posts: 1012	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/29/11 12:31 PM I use Gutterman, Mettler and (gasp) sometimes even C&C on all of my Berninas. None has ever had an issue. Mettler is only available from sewing machine dealers here so if I need thread on a Sunday it has to Gutterman or a hour round trip. No problem with it at all. ------ 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/

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