BERNINA 350 SE Dandelion (2023)

FAQs

How much is a Bernina 350 worth? ›

Bernina Quilting foot # 29 is a special presser foot for easy free-motion, outline and stipple quilting. The vertical spring presses the foot securely to your project, preventing the fabric from riding up with the needle (flagging).

Today we'll be looking at the next incarnation in the Bernina x30 series, the ever-popular, 830. This workhorse holds an 11 year 'record' for being Bernina's top of the line offering between 1971 to 1982.

BERNINA is producing their sewing machines in two factories. In Steckborn, Switzerland, we are producing sewing machines since 1893.

I have a BERNINA Virtuosa 153, how often should I oil the bobbin case area? Are there any other areas that need to be oiled? The rule of thumb is to lubricate the machine after every three to four bobbin changes. Or clean and lubricate the hook area after each day of sewing.

Just as a car needs to be serviced and maintained regularly before problems arise, your BERNINA Sewing Machine is a finely-built machine that requires regular preventative maintenance and attention. We recommend bringing your BERNINA sewing machine in at least once a year.

Stitching in the ditch between borders helps stabilize the fabric, maintaining straight lines and preventing distortion. If you choose to stitch the ditch, do it as the first step before adding any quilting design in the border or sashing.

Don't stitch in place. Don't backstitch.

If your goal is to practice getting a consistent stitch length manually when you are free motion quilting, aim to get in that 2.5-3.5 range.

The dial settings run from 0 to 9, so 4.5 is generally the 'default' position for normal straight-stitch sewing. This should be suitable for most fabrics. If you are doing a zig-zag stitch, or another stitch that has width, then you may find that the bobbin thread is pulled through to the top.

When should I adjust my presser foot pressure? ›

The presser foot pressure (the amount of pressure applied to the fabric by the presser foot) can be adjusted. For best results, increase the pressure when sewing thin fabrics, and decrease the pressure when sewing thick fabrics.

First off, from the basic Bernina sewing machine to more sophisticated models, Berninas give an experience that is worth the money. So whatever the price will be, don't think twice. Quality and comfort always cost. According to Silver Bobbin, Bernina's high prices come from its quality design and durable parts.

Echo Quilting and CutWork Foot #44C is your expert for quilting and CutWork projects. It's also the ideal foot for free-motion embroidery and thread painting.

The appliqué expert

When it comes to appliquéing with a narrow satin-stitch (up to 2 mm), Appliqué Foot #23 is the expert: its sophisticated design allows the fabric to feed easily over the stitches, even in the case of very dense rows of stitching.

BERNINA Thailand produces the BERNINA sewing machines from entry level up to 7 Series, while BERNINA Switzerland still manufactures the top-of-the line machines B 880, Q 24 and Q 20.

Standard Clean, Oil, and Adjust service - $90. Standard Clean, Oil, and Adjust service on a Computerized machine - $110. Embroidery Module Service - $40. Diagnostic fee - $30.

BERNETTE CHICAGO 5 Treat yourself to BERNINA's Annual Trade-in promotion, by trading your old machine in on a new BERNINA or bernette. All our overlocking, sewing, quilting and embroidery machines qualify.

Never use these oils on your sewing machine:

WD-40. Baby oil. Lamp oil (paraffin) Olive oil.

The short answer is, yes, sewing machine oil will expire. Typically it has a shelf life of about five years. Now, your machine needs oil to stay lubricated and to prevent rust. Most domestic machines don't require oiling, but older machines and industrial sewing machines do.

What oil should I use to oil my machine? Always use the original oil supplied by BERNINA. It is a high-quality, resin-free and acid-free oil with the right consistency. If you finish the oil supplied, you should buy a new one from your BERNINA dealer.

How do you know if your sewing machine needs oil? ›

Do not put oil on the needle, bobbin, presser foot, or plate, as it will stain your fabric. Disassemble the parts following the instructions in your manual. You will want to follow a process of cleaning the piece, brushing it out, and then lubricating each area.

My sewing machine is used several times every week, for hours on end, and I take it to be professionally tuned about once a year. As long as the belts, power cords and tension stay in good condition, I can service it myself. I do what I'm about to show you once a month, to ensure my machine stays in good working order.

For Perfect Edgestitching & Stitching In the Ditch

The Bernina Edge Stitch Foot is used for stitching in the ditch, edge stitching, as well as joining two edges together.

A good rule of thumb is to clean and oil your sewing machine once for every 5-10 days of use. If you use your machine every single day, try to clean and oil it weekly. If you use it only at the weekends, you can get away with cleaning and oiling it once a month.

Lower the foot and slide the quilt around. The foot should move smoothly over the surface of the quilt. You should be able to move the quilt freely and without it getting hung up or squished by the foot. But it should also not be so high that you can see space between the foot and the surface of your quilt.

This indicates your thread is being roughed up somewhere. You should be able to see the thread start to shred as you stitch. I would suspect that either the eye of the needle is too small or there is a burr on your throat plate. The easiest, cheapest thing to do is change to the next size larger needle.

Many quilters always press seams open, with good results. Press open when lots of seams come together in one spot, creating too much bulk. Quilt tops are flatter when seams are pressed open; that problem becomes more of an issue when using heavier fabrics such as flannel or denim.

Traditionally, the binding is sewn to the front of the quilt and wrapped to the back and sewn down by hand (or machine). By starting on the back and wrapping to the front, you'll be able to do the final stitching by machine and it will look awesome (front and back.) I'll walk you through the steps below: 1.

Stitch length of 10-12 per inch is considered normal for most quilting styles, and yields the best stitch quality as well. Longer stitch lengths create needle flex and increase tension changes.

What is the best stitch width for quilting? ›

The average machine quilting stitch length chosen is between 10 and 11 stitches per inch. This length complements both delicate designs as well as bolder quilting motifs. However, your stitch length may need to change as you increase both your batting thickness as well as your thread thickness.

For straight stitching, it is advised to set your machine's stitch length to 2.5 to 3.0 or about 8-12 stitches per inch. This range works quite well for a majority of machine quilting but there are always exceptions when you make a rule. For threads with sparkle or shine, use a longer stitch length.

When you're adjusting the upper thread tension on your machine, remember that higher numbers on the dial indicate higher (tighter) tension, and lower numbers indicate lower (looser) tension. Try changing the tension dial up or down one unit.

A correct thread tension looks smooth and flat on both sides of the seam. The needle and bobbin threads interlock midway between the surfaces of the material.

Swiftly pull up on the thread. The thread should unwind just slightly and the bobbin case should drop an inch or two. If the thread unwinds without resistance and the case slips to the floor, your bobbin tension is too loose. If the bobbin case doesn't budge, your bobbin tension is too tight.

Turn the thread tension dial clockwise to tighten the upper thread tension. If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension.

If you're having tension issues, my first line of defense is swapping out the needle for a new one. Even if you are using a brand new needle, set the current one aside and try a different one. Every once in a while you may get a defective needle straight out of the package, so let's just be sure that's not happening.

When there is not enough pressure on the foot and therefore on the fabric, you have another set of problems. The fabric floats, resulting in an uneven stitch length and wandering seams. The foot does not hold the fabric down as the needle is going up.

If the presser foot tension is set correctly, your stitches are of the same length and the fabric slides through easily without the need to be pulled, pushed or guided through. If there's too much pressure put down on the presser foot (presser foot too low), your fabric will pucker.

What is the B presser foot for? ›

The Utility Presser foot is ideal for sewing decorative and satin stitches.

The first two digits of the serial number mean the year of production. As shown in the picture 1. (Bernina 530 Record) 59 = 1959 So, the Bernina 530 Record example was produced in 1959.

When Should a Sewing Machine be Professionally Serviced? Once a year. There are many moving parts in a sewing machine. If it moves, it needs lubrication.

Standard accessories for the new sewing machine include the large slide-on extension table, the practical Free Hand System (FHS) with presser-foot lifter, the walking foot, a quilting foot, and a patchwork foot. The BERNINA 350 SE Dandelion sews and embellishes a variety of fabric types with ease.

In general, sewing machines are known to last well over five years and sometimes as long as 25 years. However, the conditions that the sewing machine is exposed to will make a huge difference in its lifespan.

Authenticity: Of course, one of the most important factors is whether the machine is considered an antique. In order to qualify for this status, the machine must be more than 100 years old. To find out when your machine was built, research the serial number online.

Standard Clean, Oil, and Adjust service - $90. Standard Clean, Oil, and Adjust service on a Computerized machine - $110. Embroidery Module Service - $40. Diagnostic fee - $30.

What feet come with BERNINA 350? ›

Standard accessories include the large slide-on extension table, the practical Free-Hand System (FHS) with presser-foot lifter, the walking foot, a free-motion quilting foot, and a patchwork foot.

To me, it makes it MUCH easier to quilt when you can see where you are stitching and where you have stitched. This large, cupped sole moves excellently over raised areas making it a favorite for those who are art quilters, who quilting over applique/ornamentation on quilts or who like to use thicker batting.

Each month a specific accessory or presser foot will be covered and presented in the form of a small Hands‑On project.