Just came across this and just had to comment. I bought my 1130 32 years ago. Couldn't afford the 1230. Just seem REALLY weird to see it described as "vintage". It's done me proud and is still powering through anything I throw at it. It's done upholstery, curtains, baby gear, bridal outfits, and alot of clothes and quilts. And I now own some truly vintage machines, 3x530's from the late 50's, a 540 Favorit 1958, and a 730...love them all.
I haven't used the letter program function for years on my great 1230. My machine is about 28 years old. It still sews great and gets serviced to keep it in good condition.
This is SO helpful, because HEAVEN FORBID I would r-e-a-d t-h-e m-a-n-u-e-l. :o) I got a really nice used 1260, and I absolutely LOVE it. I can't wait till you do your video on the auto buttonholer. Thanks so much. :O) Annette P.S. AND my girlfriend is getting a 570, and she's GIVING me her 1630, so I watched those videos, too, even before I have it.
Still loving my 1230 after all these years. Took it in for tune-up recently and purchase a 535 which sews twin-needle knit hems much better. However, I am disappointed that for the price I lost simple 1230 features I took for granted. 1) I happen to really love the permanent reverse feature, but the 530 requires 2 menu selections to get there which I find too much of a bother. 2) The regular reverse is a tiny button just below the thread cutter which I’m always accidentally choosing. 3) What bothers me the most is that I cannot back off one stitch by reversing the handwheel, or reposition the needle exactly where I need it to be for appliqué work. Overall I sew a lot of knits so I’m happy with the 535 but it is not near as nimble as my beloved 1230.
Purchased my 1230 from a retired master quilter I am determined to put this machine to good use. I promised her this beautiful machine would be in good hands with me and will use it to sew and serve others. Your video is very informative and will replay your videos several times till i learn everything.
I was just gifted a 1230 & have never had a computer machine. It has not been used for more than 8 years but has been stored in an air conditioned home. Before I put this machine to use I want to make sure it is clean (I have rebuilt vintage Singers from top to bottom) . Can you do a video on basic cleaning and oiling of this machine as well as threading?
I have one and love it. Will never part with it. I was told today the light/on switch was wearing out and you can't get parts, so I'm never to turn it off. Must be a part somewhere. Otherwise, it's golden.
Had, a problem with the reverse push in button also. Reverse work on full time reverse, so I knew reverse motor worked. I found a new old stock printed circuit board on line for a 1130. I have a 1130 also and reverse circuit board look the same. It was 😭 a little different where the eyes come out at the bottom of the machine but it fit. Put the machine back together and now reverse works. Maybe this will help you out. Chuck
Hi Jeramy I have a 1080 Bernina wondering if you can tell me where I can buy the manual for it I’ve searched and do you have a video on this 1080 machine thankyou I found your video great 😊
I have a question. I just found one at the thrift store and I tried it at home and it is only feeding the fabric backwards. In a regular machine the fabric goes away from you but the one I got it feeds it towards me. Do you have any idea on how to fix it?
I am in need of maintenance information on the feed dogs on my 1230. Switch sounds like it is no longer connected tho I can manually raise the feed dogs. Can you help?
hello, i found the same model in mint condition with complete inclusions (hard cover, complete presser foot, catalog, complete accessories) and i would like to ask is it worth it to buy the 1230 instead of a brand new singer heavy duty (6335M Denim)?
I pushed the basting stitch button on my beloved 1230 last night and the needle no longer goes up and down! In 30 years, I'd never used this stitch, and now I'm wondering if this is going to take a trip back to the service center. Didn't know this was a quirk of this machine. Has anyone else had this problem?
Mine did the same thing only it is an 1130. I found the problem in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oh95Us0nNXU.html I don't want to take my machine apart myself, so I'm having it repaired. It is just a stuck lever and is associated with the basting stitch.
Thanks for the tip. I took mine to a Bernina dealership for the fix. Unfortunately, the one I referenced in this post, was for a 1230 I'd just sold online They buyer found the flaw, and I thankfully, she was willing to take it to a dealership near her where I paid for her repair.
There should be an attachment in your toolbox that looks like a tiny grey "tube" with a rubber collar on one end. Push the rubber collar over the bulb. It grips the bulb, allowing you to gently push it in, and counter-turn it about 45 degrees which will dis-engage and release it from the machine. Do the same in reverse when you're putting in the new bulb.
