Charleen DiSante

Hi, I purchased a Husquavarna Sapphire machine about a year ago. Anyone out there have one and could we swap advice? Stories, ect?
Thanks

janRN

I have the Sapphire 830. Just got an email from HQ about the NEW machine coming out. WOW!!! If the last one that came out was almost $10,000 I can't imagine what this baby will cost. Really beautiful with a large throat, lots of lights, etc. Check it out on their website but lean back from your computer--you will be drooling!!
I'd be glad to talk with you about your machine any time-don't know how much knowledge I have but I always like to talk. Just PM me if you'd like.

QBeth

I bought the 870 about two years ago. Just getting used to it, mostly for FMQing. Ask away.

Charleen DiSante

Good for you, I know that it takes practice to do FMQ'ing and I guess I'm afraid...I've done a pot holder with various stitches that is "OK" but when I think of a large quilt ARGH!!

Anyway, the problem I was having is that the bobbin holder sort of pops out, catching threads. The tech today said that it may be because the bobbin tension was too tight and he loosened it a bit. Of course, it sewed for him FINE! :) It's back in my sewing room and I"m getting ready to go and get her all set back up. Have you had any problems like that on your Sapphire 830? I have noticed that you can't use a partial bobbin or a needle that is even a hint of being used because in the past it hung up the threads.
Thanks!

QBeth

I haven't had tension problems on mine because the 870 has auto-tension, or whatever you call it? Am I mistaken, ... the 830 doesn't have it? I'm trying to remember. I don't think I've ever taken my 870 off of the medium fabric setting.

The biggest problem I've had is getting used to no lever to raise and lower the foot! I finally figured out that the best way to position the fabric under the foot is to use the needle to line things up. Other than that, it's just been the normal "getting used to" a new machine such as all the settings, etc.

Charleen DiSante

It is so different not to have to lift the presserfoot! I have the same probelm.

The 830 does have auto tension when you change the type of fabric you are sewing on. The tech also said the "B" foot was better to use sometimes even if the machine indicated the "A" foot because it allows fabrics to flow under the cut out part at the bottom but I haven't tried that yet.
Glad you are getting used to your new machine. Have a great afternoon. I'ts sweltering here in souther Mass. Almost 100 and humidity is just as high.

QBeth

Believe me, it won't be any cooler in southern NH! Plus, I work in Bedford, MA, so I get it at both ends of the day. _ :) _

If your 830 has the fabric setting, why did the tech have to adjust your tension? Was the machine out of spec or something?

Originally, I'd bought the 830 (and like it) but I REALLY wanted the feature that tells you when the bobbin thread is low!! Nothing worse than FMQing your heart out only to find that the bobbin ran out ten minutes ago! So, I treated myself to an upgrade even though the $$ hurt just a bit. :?

Dawn Hendrix

I have the 835..... I LOVE MY SAPPHIRE... the only problem I have had was a build up of lint under the bobbin case... didn't realize it could get down in there so deep.

Charleen DiSante

Were you able to clean it out? The tech I mentioned sounded like we would be star pupils if, when we brought our machines to him, and it was evident that we at least tried to clean it often, he sounded like he'd be more likely to help someone who tried to take care of their machine. (He liked to talk alot) LOL but I learned a lot from him.

MAXIES2

Hello I bough a saphire 870 18 months ago and have just gone through a very annoying time with Husquavarna, my machine would only sew backwards, I took it back to the dealer at the beginning of May, many phone calls, a rant on this board and I at last got a brand new 875 off them. Hope you manage to resolve your problem quicker than me.