Meet the Tech!
Our technician Chris is made to fix what is made to create!
Our technician Chris has been working with sewing machine repairs and servicing for over 24 years. He has been our technician here at Barb's Sewing Center since we opened back in 2001! Chris has tons of experience working on every brand of sewing machine from old to new. Bring your machine in to our shop for a spa day like it's never seen before!
Sewing Machine Repairs and Servicing
What to Expect
What to Bring Along with your Machine
What to Bring Along with your Machine
Chris can work on any brand of machine new or old! The estimated date of completion is at least 8+ weeks due to extremely high volumes of machines being brought in, (please be patient with us! We are working on machines as quickly as we can!) this may fluctuate depending on the volume of machines that come in. Please ask us what the esti
Chris can work on any brand of machine new or old! The estimated date of completion is at least 8+ weeks due to extremely high volumes of machines being brought in, (please be patient with us! We are working on machines as quickly as we can!) this may fluctuate depending on the volume of machines that come in. Please ask us what the estimated time of completion is when dropping it off or you can call us to ask! We will update the site when we are back in our normal turn-around time! If he has to order parts that will make your wait longer he will let you know, many parts are being delayed/back-ordered.
What to Bring Along with your Machine
What to Bring Along with your Machine
What to Bring Along with your Machine
If you have a new style BERNINA please bring:
- Your machine
- Bobbin case with bobbin
- Foot pedal
- The embroidery module (only if issues with embroidery)
If your machine is not a BERNINA or if it is an older model BERNINA please bring:
- Your machine
- The embroidery module (only if issues with embroidery)
- Bobbin case with bobbin
- Power cord
- Foot pedal
- Presse
If you have a new style BERNINA please bring:
- Your machine
- Bobbin case with bobbin
- Foot pedal
- The embroidery module (only if issues with embroidery)
If your machine is not a BERNINA or if it is an older model BERNINA please bring:
- Your machine
- The embroidery module (only if issues with embroidery)
- Bobbin case with bobbin
- Power cord
- Foot pedal
- Presser foot
If you're not sure what to bring and what to leave at home just give us a call!
Cost
What to Bring Along with your Machine
Cost
The service/basic repair price is $80. If your machine has bigger issues our technician will be in touch with you to discuss an estimate!
Trouble Shooting Your Bernina
Machine Making a Weird Fan or Buzzing Noise
Machine Making a Weird Fan or Buzzing Noise
Machine Making a Weird Fan or Buzzing Noise
Check to make sure your bobbin winder is off!
A Small Screw Fell Out of Your Machine
Machine Making a Weird Fan or Buzzing Noise
Machine Making a Weird Fan or Buzzing Noise
Most BERNINA presser feet come with small screws that hold on guide if you wish, these should be removed if not using a guide because over time the vibrations from the machine will cause that screw to fall off the foot!
10-10 Error Message
Machine Making a Weird Fan or Buzzing Noise
My Machine Keeps Saying My Bobbin Is Empty When It's Not!
We know this is scary! But your machine is not broken, this just means you've got a problem in the bobbin area. Remove bobbin case, remove hook, and make sure there's no thread wrapped up in the bobbin area and that the hook is properly seated!
My Machine Keeps Saying My Bobbin Is Empty When It's Not!
My Machine Keeps Saying My Bobbin Is Empty When It's Not!
My Machine Keeps Saying My Bobbin Is Empty When It's Not!
Most likely, either you forgot to close your bobbin door or you have lint on your bobbin sensor. That bobbin sensor has a light that reflects off the silver mirrors on your bobbin. If there is a piece of lint or thread blocking that light it can not reflect off the mirrors properly.
Tension Issues
My Machine Keeps Saying My Bobbin Is Empty When It's Not!
Feed Dogs Aren't Coming Up
Make sure you're threading your machine with the foot UP! If the foot is down when threading, your tension discs are closed. Therefore, your thread will lay on top of the tension disks instead of getting down in the tension discs.
Feed Dogs Aren't Coming Up
My Machine Keeps Saying My Bobbin Is Empty When It's Not!
Feed Dogs Aren't Coming Up
When your feed dogs are lowered, they will stay down even after you press the button to raise them, they will come up when you either take your first stitch, or turn the fly wheel until the needle goes down and comes back up.
Having further problems or a different issue
Having further problems or a different issue
Having further problems or a different issue
When in doubt, always unthread and rethread your top and bottom thread, clean out and oil your bobbin area, change your needle, and when that doesn't work call us at 256-539-2414 and we'd be happy to listen to what's going on and troubleshoot over the phone if possible! Happy Sewing!
Barbs Sewing Center
805 Regal Drive, Suite 10 Huntsville, AL 35801US