Number41 wrote:
Ok, so I'm a few years late with a reply, but my 820 was in and out of the shop from the end of March and all through April for just this problem. I researched it on Yahoo groups (for the 820/830) and brought the solution to my LQS repair man. On the "older" 820s (I'm assuming the same is true for the 830), there are rivets on the back of the bobbin case stopper (whatever that is), which catch the very fine MonoPoly. Bernina was aware of the problem and fixed it on the newer machines. The repair man finally replaced the bobbin case stopper and made sure to seal anything on the back, which could possible catch (just in case). I was thrilled when I could finally finish my micro-stippling on a project (it had sewed fine for a few hours one day, before the catching started). Hope this helps anyone else with this problem. Beth in AZ

Monopoly must be on a horizontal thread holder. Upright or vertical cone holders cause major breakage.

Has anyone tried doing any stitching with MonoPoly on the 830?

I was doing some invisible applique work this evening and ran into some serious problems. I had it working a few times but each time I got it stitching right, the set up prior took about 30 min. The automatic needle threader wants nothing to do with MonoPoly (Superior Brand) thread and I keep getting the thread break error (that little picture with the thread breaking off the spool). I set my tension the way it was recommended and got it working a few times but still had some issues.

Then, I tried rethreading again and somehow the thread got stuck inside all the gears located on the top half of the machine. Grrr..... Now I have to take the darn thing to my dealer because I fear pulling it out and possibly breaking something mechanical or breaking the thread and having it spring back inside the gears.

Sorry for all the moaning and groaning, I am just frusterated. Is anyone out there a Bernina Educator or has anyone had positive results using MonoPoly thread with the 830??

Maria