I'm very grateful that you are here to help us. This machine's manual is terrible, and, only as a PDF. I have to see if I can get one sent to me, but hey, this Swedish website for Bernette/Bernina isn't very user friendly, as when I was looking for a 1/4" foot - which you'd think would come with a 'quilting' machine. I had to order that foot from a dealer upstate. Also - I had a minor heart attack watching you change the plate. I only have one that came with the machine, so I was staring at that and comparing them to mine, I couldn't see the difference. Had to go ahead and hope for the best as far as that goes. This new machine is both wonderful and frustrating. You've helped me so much! Thanks!
Thanks for creating these videos on the B77! I purchased one a few months ago and am enjoying all the great features, and I am learning more from your overviews!
New to this machine. Thank you for making the process about the machine and not you! I like that you are to the point and easy to follow your directions. Great view of what you are doing as well. Awesome!
Cody, thank you so much. This video was just perfect. My b77 has been in the shop for the last 2 months!! getting serviced and anyway just got it back needed a quick refresher and this was just perfect. Thank you again got making it short and sweet and to the point. Your great!
Thank you! I got a Bernette 79 and I'm in the "let's know each other" process. From time to time I haller at my son to come save me from weird situations like " thread tension " and stuff 'cause he has the patience to "study" what I have done wrong and fix it. :)) I still love my Berninna 230 for sewing. I won't trade it for anything :))
Hi Cody. Thanks for doing a video on free motion quilting. I am new to quilting so my question is about basic straight line quilting (2 layers of cotton, a layer of cotton batting, and a layer of insul-bright). Do you recommend the 90 size needle? Also, do I release the feed dogs (I have a b79)? What do you suggest for stitch length? Thanks in advance for your comments.
Hi Cody, first off I really love your tutorials because they're so helpful!!! I have a Bernina 480 special edition and I've found some videos of yours that have been very helpful with using my machine. But have another machine- I have a Burnett b35 and I am having a serious issue with getting the buttonhole presser foot to work consistently every time. I looked all over RU-vid for a video to see if somebody has experienced a similar issue and they haven't So if you don't mind I'd like to explain it to you and maybe you have some thoughts on it. I always do test buttonholes on the same fabric of the garment I'm making and it seems as though, more times than not, the machine will bar tack and then go backward up the left side and then stop and not bar tack at the top. It just gets stuck at the top of the left and then never finishes the top bar tack and then come down the right side To finish the buttonhole. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't and I can't figure out why. I'm constantly double and triple checking the machine to make sure I have everything set up right and I do. I've used this buttonhole maker before and it worked fine and now it's acting all wonky. The machine is in great shape has not been abused and there's no damage to the presser foot because I always keep it safe and it's little caddy. Have you ever heard of this issue or had it happen yourself? I appreciate your thoughts and hope you have a great day! Bernice
When using programmed decorative quilting stitches on the quilt sandwich, do you need to adjust the presser foot pressure? Thanks. Your videos are great and so appreciate them!
You shouldn't have to adjust your presser foot pressure for different stitches, we usually change it for our fabrics that we are using. Thick and stretchy is usually when we change it the most often. If you are using your a decorative stitch you will want to use the clear foot that came with your machine. The center of the foot is raised to accommodate the bulkier stitches. I can't remember the letters of that foot of hand for the bernettes.
Thank you very much for making this video - it has answered a lot of my questions on whether this machine is suitable for quilting. I have been sewing for a while using an entry level Brother sewing machine but would like to experiment with quilting. I am therefore looking for a next level machine which will provide a perfect balance between regular sewing projects and beginner quilting projects. Would you say this machine is a good option and what alternatives would you suggest? How does the quality of sewing compare to the Bernina machines? What are the factors you would suggest I keep in mind when deciding on a suitable machine for the projects I have in mind?
TheAbbiKat Gallery I purchased one a couple of months ago and have been very happy with it. It would probably be a great machine for you, especially if you think you may want to get a a bigger Bernina someday. The interface is almost identical to my Bernina, and has many of the most used features. I bought it as a portable alternative to my 770, so that I can take it to classes (ha!...not happening anytime soon). I have been using it for my quilting projects and am liking the fact that I can keep two machines set up for different projects. As you can see from Cody’s videos, it is quite versatile.
Hey :) If you are going to just piece a king size quilt and have someone else quilt it absolute not a problem at all. However a king sized quilt is very large especially when you add batting and backing so it will be very difficult but not impossible. I have had customers tell me they have quilt king sized quilts on an even smaller machine. That is something I would not want to fight with myself. :)
Yes so the BERNINA that is compared to the bernette b77 is the BERNINA 570 NG and the BERNINA 770. The difference between these two BERNINA machines is the 570 is a hair smaller than the bernette b 77 but very very similar features. The BERNINA 770 is bigger than the bernette b77 by an inch from needle to the back of throat but identical features of the BERNINA 570. That is why I said the 570 and 770 are similar to the bernette b77..... Now as for the bernette b79 comparison that will be the BERNINA 590 or 790. Like the other two BERNINA machines I mentioned above for the b77, these two are really just a difference in size. For us the bernina 770 and 790 are our most popular larger machine models. :)
Hi! Is it possible to FMQ without the straight stitch plate? I did try with the standard provided stitch plate and got the "eyelashes". I wonder if that's related to having the wrong plate.
yes it is possible to free motion quilt with the regular 7mm stitch plate. The 0mm stitch plate usually gives you a better stitch but usually that won't make a big difference with eyelashes forming. Try using same thread in the top and bottom (if you already aren't already), topstitch sz90 needle, you can also increase your top thread tension a little if your eyelashes are forming on the bottom. Hopefully this helps some. :)
@@sewingwithcodyandpete8651 Thank you - I just switched out the plate and it made a huge difference! But now the problem is that, every time I switch out a new bobbin, I get all kinds of problems. Like the bernette doesn't wind every bobbin with the same tension. Any feedback on that?
This is not an easy question to answer. It really depends on 1. how much have you quilted and embroidered in the past. If you are new to embroidery, how much and what types of things are you wanting to embroider will make a difference as well. BERNINA/bernette have a number of options that both sew/quilt and embroider. The bernette b79 is a very nice machine that does both and comes with a lot of perks and great features however it doesn't embroider really dense designs very well nor is it able to embroider on heavy weight items /fabrics. The bernette machines in general are not heavy duty machines, they don't have to strength and power of the BERNINA machines. But that dons't mean they don't do a great job for most people. I have people who come in wanting a machine to start a small on the side business and thy are wanting to ember on many different items and in my opinion the bernette machines are not going to be able to perform like they need it to. Now on the BERNINA spectrum they can handle anything you throw at them sewing/quilting/embroidering. They are much stronger machines and have many features and tools to make your life easier, but they do have a higher price tag that comes along with that. Unlike the bernette that just has one machine that can sew/quilt and embroider BERNINA has 7 machines that can do all of the above starting with the BERNINA 535. What is nice about most of the combination machines is they can be purchased without the embroidery module and it can be added later at least in the US. Again the best machine will determine how much you plan on embroidering really. If its just a little here and there the 535 will be great. If it's something you plan on doing quite often then the 590, 770 or 790 might be the better option they have more features on the embroidery side that makes things much easier. But without knowing how much you are really wanting to do my recommendations would be either the 590 or the 770 plus BERNINA machines they are both fully capable the biggest difference between the two are their size the 590 has a 8 1/2" throat and the 770 plus has a 10" throat from the needle. Hope this helps :)
Good question and unfortunately no. A walking foot does not work on these models because the dual feed hangs down to low and the walking foot will not fit because of it.
For this machine you're going to need a "ruler foot" a foot that is designed for free motions but that has a 1/4" hight around it so the ruler won't slide underneath it. Bernette makes a ruler foot for their machines your dealer should have it.
I just recently got the Bernette B77 & I cannot for the life of me figure out how to install a walking foot on it because the dual assist foot is in the way. Can you help me out with that, perhaps? I’m stuck until I can get that walking foot installed.
