I've owned 20 sewing machines in my 50 year sewing journey made by manufacturers from A to Z (well Baby Lock to Viking) & guess which one I always reach for? The Bernina. Mind you, I'm not a wealthy person. My Bernina is a loyal little B330. You do get what you pay for. I tried a cheaper Bernette London series, but it wasn't a true friend. Real Berninas work, they work on all sorts of fabric, you can get parts for them &, most importantly, they can be repaired. These are not throw-away machines. They are loyal tools to make our hobby or business a pleasure.
I’m also looking into Berninans and which one to get. I find videos from @Sewing with Pete and Cody very helpful titled something “Vhoosing Bernina…” and “What Bernina Machine is right for me?”
I bought my first Bernina, a 1031, in 1993. I spent over 45 years as a professional seamstress. I had worn my old Kenmore completely out and the young man in the store showed me that one. I was hooked! In the last 7 years, I have added a 1530, which belonged to a friend that had passed away, I bought 2 Artista 180s, (and a donor machine), and I just got a fabulous 830LE! I also have a Husqvarna/Viking. I am truly a Bernina girl, though. I use all of these machines daily. Each one has its own special purpose.
Would you have any suggestions on a sewing machine for a 3rd year fashion design students for 1st machine dad wants to surprise her Xmas gift or is that something she should pick out on her own .thank you in advance if you reply
@@bingbang658 You might want to take her to a Bernina dealer and let them help her. The dealerships will also have lessons that come with the machine she chooses. If I could only have one out of all mine, I would still keep the 1031 I bought in 1993. It is not computerized, so there is less to break down in the long run. I have dogged the hell out of my 1031 and even repaired saddles on it, as well as delicate fabrics. I'm old now, and at a point where I can have machines to enjoy playing with. Hence, the embroidery machines. Although these are also pretty durable and fantastic.
You can actually get a good quality second hand machine from a Bernina dealer. That’s what I did. They offered zero percent financing so I paid it off in three years and have loved my machine. If you do a lot of sewing, it’s totally worth it.
I have a bernina 1630 from new bought new when can out. To update now to a newer machine would mean having to ditch all my extra feet as the later models feet attachment has changed bobbins are also different.
