Bernina 880 Computerized Embroidery Machine
Description
The Bernina 880 embroidery machine is at i10 FabLab. It has been used to develop smart textiles and other textile form factors (e.g., Haptic Vest).
Contact: Nur Hamdan, Anke Brocker
Timeslot and Computer Access
If you want to use the Bernina for your thesis/work at the chair, please book a timeslot.
You can find all necessary information here [Internal Access]
Materials and Supplies
- Needles (Amazon)
- Embroidery stabilizers: Tear-away, Cut-away, Wash-away (Madeira from Amazon, or local textile shops), Heat-away (Sulky from Amazon)
- Bobbin thread oil (Amazon)
- Bobbin spools (Amazon)
- Conductive yarn: Madeira thin HC 12 or thick HC 40 (Contact via email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ). Sample invoice [Internal Access]
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Most errors are due to dust covering the machine's sensor. Watch how to clean and oil a Bernina. Also spray the machine with an Air Duster before every use.
- Bobbin error
- Troubleshooting embroidery designs
- Contact Wilhelm Heinrichs for maintenance
Relevant Links
- Bernina machine and manual
- Bernina design software: DesignerPlus 8 (Win, 30 days free trial; we have a bought version at the lab) and manual
- Bernina tutorials on YouTube
- Bernina product number and serial number [Internal Access]