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#12
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: England Alton Towers
Posts: 6,673
I have 440 QE , and can use any thread cheap expensive and sparkle. My friends machine will only use good thread it is a bernina 440. So try all the suggestions and find the best for your machine.
#13
I have finally figured out it's not the thread that causes problems it's the wrong needle size that causes 99% of my thread problems. I have an older Bernina, 1260, and can use all brands and types of thread. I prefer a very thin thread for piecing for both top and bobbin. I don't care if it is cotton or poly as long as it's at least 60 wt.
Matching the needle to the thread makes a huge difference.
#14
When it does that you're using a needle with too small of an eye. Try a topstitch 90/14 next time.
#15
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 816
My Bernina dealer basically told me if I don't use Mettler, Isacord, and Aurafil my machine will blow up (oddly, these are what they sell!!!). I haven't found that to be the case at all. I do use those threads, but I also use Dual Duty and Connecting Threads Essential. Essential is my favorite for piecing, Isacord for quilting and embroidery.
My machine has run great with every thread I've tried.
My machine has run great with every thread I've tried.
#19
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mechanicsville, IA
Posts: 1,497
I have Bernina 640. My favorite piecing thread is Superior's Masterpiece. It is available on a large cone. I use this thread on all my vintage Singers and they like it also. It has very little lint.
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