What Size Bobbin to Use for a Bernina Artista 180

The Bernina Artista 180 requires a specialized bobbin.

The Bernina Artista 180 sewing machine is a high-quality machine appropriate for beginning to intermediate sewers and quilters. It requires the use of specialized bobbins made specifically for this machine, which can be difficult to locate.

Features

The Bernina Artista 180 bobbin is an all-metal bobbin with grooved metal teeth surrounding the inner core, which allows it to hold and wind thread evenly. Unlike most Bernina bobbins, which have a long metal inner core, this bobbin has a short core and a wider frame. These bobbins hold as much thread as their Bernina counterparts.

Availability

The Bernina Artista 180 bobbins are specialty bobbins that work with only a few other machines. They can be a challenge to find, and are nearly always unavailable in large chain sewing-supply stores. To find these bobbins, contact your local Bernina dealer, who can special-order them. Additionally, you can find them online at many specialty sewing parts stores.

Cost

As of November 2010, the Bernina Artista 180 can be found online for $15.95 per bobbin, although some stores offer a discount on multiple purchases. They are quite expensive; because they are metal, however, they rarely break or crack and often last the entire life of your machine.

References

• Bernina: Find a Dealer
• Sewing Parts Online: Bernina 180 Bobbins