Hello, after 44 years of sewing, I decided to upgrade to a Bernina. Throughout my sewing journey I have use many sewing machines. I went to my dealer and ask for the bottom of line, I bought the B335. I am delighted with it. I just cannot imagine what I would do with the top of the range models. In the 18 months I have had my B335 I have tailored my daughters business suits, evening ware for my wife, just finished 6 shirts for myself, not to mention several quilts. (Old bloke from downunder) 😃
Awww Thank you so much. I absolutely love teaching i get so much joy out of it because some people come in so frustrated and after the classes they are just so excited to get home and start playing with their machine. It brings me lots of joy. I am happy to bring all that I know to whoever want to listen. Thanks for watching.. :)
I have the 335 and love it. I sew all day every day for my Etsy business and my machine works hard. It does everything I need it do and never gives me a single problem.
Thats the beauty of that 3 series is you will never have a problem with them they are a workhorse. Sadly they don't sell that well because people want those bells and whistles but they don't know what they are missing especially when they choose a different brand at the 3 series price point because they want fancy features but they compromise so much in quality and precision. I am happy you are happy :)
Hi Cody, probably the most important thing you said is that there is no perfect machine out there that does absolutely everything. I feel greedy having 5 machines, but justify it because I use them for different things. My Bernina is a trusty little B330. It doesn't do everything, but it is still my fave.
Thank you for this and all your fantastic videos Cody; you are my go-to whenever I need to know anything Bernina. I have a 435 and a 770. Love 'em! The enormous amount of time and trouble you take to instruct and entertain your worldwide army of followers is very much appreciated. Thank you and the best of good wishes - Marion, North Somerset coast, UK
I so wish you were closer to my area. I would proudly buy a machine from you & know it was a perfect fit. Sadly the dealer near me only cares about making a sale & moving you out the door. I started with a used 640 & bought a 570QE during the pandemic. I just found you & am so glad, there are so many things to learn on this machine. Thank you for your vids!
I'm glad Cody finds a lot of joy in helping people figure out which machine is right for them, because it's been driving me nuts for weeks now trying to figure out what all the different models are and whether pricing is good or bad or ugly!?!?
Thank you I am surprised at how well this video is being accepted because like I mentioned I wasn’t too sure how well this would work haha. Thank you 😀
Keep the vids coming! I love your channel! Just bought a 570QE Kaffe with the embroidery module and the luggage! Black friday deal at my local Bernina dealer! So fricken excited for my wife and daughter! And myself!
I started out with a 350 and loved it. Moved to a 475 and I like it a lot as well. Thread cutter and big bobbin game changer. I’m soooooo enamored with the auto foot raising (can’t remember what Bernina calls it) that starts with 5 series. Thanks for this helpful video. 💗
Thanks for this overview, and looking forward to seeing the next one about the larger machines. Perhaps you would consider doing a video where you can provide similar information on the Bernette line, and especially how features compare to Bernina. I have found that dealers in my area rarely suggest Bernette and yet they get great reviews from other places.
I am shopping for my first Bernina and found this video tremendously helpful! I love my little Brother, but am ready to upgrade to Bernina so I can be more creative in my quilting. You helped me decide the 475qe is probably the one! Thank you!
That's wonderful I am glad I was able to help you. You will love the 475 its one of my absolute favorites. :) They maybe a little hard to find right now but they are slowing becoming available again.
Thank you Cody! Very helpful video!! I've been waffling between the 475 and 480-my only hesitation has been that I've read some negative reviews about the 9mm stitch width. However most of those reviews came from those who mostly do piecing and I am mainly a garment sewist. Thanks for adding some clarity from different perspectives-it sounds like, as a garment sewer, the 9mms won't give me many problems at all. I'm thinking the 480 and I would get along well. I appreciate your review!
Hi I’m still sewing on a Bernina 530-2 record!!!!!! It’ll best any of these newfangled computers. The Bernina 325 gave me such a fright it got packed up again and promptly sold.
sometimes you are not sure which machine you want as you may want the ability to grow. I have been a clothing designer as well as a maths teacher and a personal trainer. I am an expert dressmaker and pattern cutter. I have recently retired, and think to myself, maybe I would like to do quilting, embroidery collage etc. I bought the QE570 and up to now, not done anything else that I couldnt have done on my very old Bernina... but the option is there. A Bernina is for life... well maybe 2 or 3 or 4 for life... this is my Bernina No4.
I've had my 535 for 2 years and love it for piecing and garments. I'm looking forward to seeing the new 735 when it's released in the USA. Great video. I did a lot of research between the 475, 480 and 535 before I made my purchase.
So happy to hear. Yes the 535 is wonderful. I talk about the 735 in the part two video. It’s very nice. It’s basically a bigger version of the 535 with a big touch screen, same type of features of the 535 just 1 1/2” longer throat space. 🙂
Hi Cody, excellent, informative video for folks interested in buying a Bernina. I am fortunate enough to have a 480 and a 790 so I’m really looking forward to listening to your advice on the next couple of videos. Also a reminder that the 480 has a dial to adjust the pressure foot pressure(not sure if the 475 has this too) but it might be important to somebody in the smaller machine range. Love all your videos - thank you and all the best for 2022😊
Glad you enjoyed the video. You’ve got two wonderful machines. Yes all the 4 series machines have the pressure foot pressure adjustments I was using it on the 475 today. Haha a wonderful feature for sure!!! I of course always remember after somethings are filmed things I wanted to say. Thanks for watching my videos 🥰🥰. Have a great 2022 too. 🙂🙂
Thank you so much for making those videos, it’s incredibly helpful! I wish I could go to your store so you could help me pick one but those videos are the best next thing!
Cody, thank you for clearly explaining the differences among the machine series. I first purchased a 335 because a friend recommended it and it was in my price range. I loved working with it, but soon realized its limitations when trying to line quilt even small pieces. So I saved up and a year later purchased a 770 QE. They are totally different and are perfect for what I choose to do. Your video clearly explains why, and validates my experience! Thank you - and I can’t wait to see the next video.
I am so happy to hear 1 you did eventually find the perfect machine for you and yes the 770 is an Amazing machine. 2 so happy you think that my video was worth the warmth and helpful. That truly means a lot. Thank you.
Love this video! Been away from sewing for quite a long time…still have my beloved Artista 180. So awesome to see what the newer machines are capable of and, do I really need to upgrade. I garmet so, do Embrodery and minimal quilting.
I have the 550,555 and 880+. I bought my son the B335 as i felt it was the one of those two to go over which i felt was going to be able to grow with him
Wow! This was excellent! Looking forward to hearing about the 590. I bought mine about 2 years ago and I love it, big learning curve for me. I had a Verturoso that I bought second hand. But with my 590, So far so good, but I don’t feel I’m using it fully. I sew a couple garments or projects a week and kind learn new things as I go. I took the classes offered at my Bernina store and I’m planning on going to more of what they offer, some sew alongs and such. I don’t see much about the 590, and I wonder about it, is it being discontinued? I don’t see many who have the same model at my Bernina store classes or on RU-vid. I’m mostly a fashion garment sewer, but I dabble in home decor, bags, small quilts.
Hi!! Thank you SO much for this video. I have been researching and wanting to know all the differences. Can you please link part 2? I can’t find it and would LOVE to see it. Thanks again!!
Your Bernina videos are outstanding! I am considering the 535. Can you tell me what the term “drag and drop” means? It is listed as being a feature on the 500, 535, 570 QE and 590. The sales person who was very knowledgeable, did not know what it meant. She looked through the manual but no luck. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your videos featuring Bernina feet. Thanks for your help!
So the drag an drop is quite simple the term I think is odd. However it’s referring to the ability to move your embroidery design around with your finger or stylus. So you can click and hold on a design and drag it around the screen and “drop” or place it where you want to place it. 😀 Hope this answers your question. 😉
Excellent information! I have recently found your channel and absolutely love it. Love your teaching style. I am trading up from a relatively small bernina and am considering something in the 5 series. Thank you for the info!
Very helpful video. I have a 440, which i hope never dies because i love that not everything on it is electronic...but if it does the 475 sounds like a perfect match for me, and I would be able to keep all my extra feet and the BSR i have for my 440. I feel like I would lose a lot of accessories i already have if i move to a 9 mm machine.
Aloha Cody, love your vid about which model is best for you. Sorry, still not sure. I sew garments on industrial machines and I’m looking for a powerful motor to straight stitch and do zipper holes. Which model would you recommend?
Great video, thank you! I have a 440QE which I love, it is still going strong. I also have a Q16 which I bought in 2020 and finally received in spring of 2021 that I am getting better at quilting my own quilts on. A lot of your Q series videos have been extremely helpful. Looking forward to the next machines you are going to discuss, even though I am not in the market for one right now.
I just wanted to say that this video and part 2 are excellent. I wish I had discovered sooner. Your video really helped me focus in on the 4 series, and I end up purchasing a 475QE today. I really had to think hard about the 480 vs the 475QE, in the end, budget won over. It is a beautiful machine. I’m just wondering what I do with my Janome HD9 now ….
You’re welcome. Thanks. I wasn’t too sure how it would actually come together because there are so many machines and they are all different in their own way so trying to fit them all in two videos and try and help people figure out which one is best to them can be difficult. So thanks for the feedback 😀
Thank you for this. I'm interested to see what you have to say about the higher end machines. I just purchased a 570QE and would have appreciated a second opinion. Also, loving the Mandalorian theme. This is the way....
Haha yes I’m a huge Star Wars fan. Stay tuned for the part two of the video. The 570 is a wonderful machine for sure. It’s got all of the features that people use all the time and is still quite portable. 😀😀
I listened to your video and really appreciate your honesty. You did recommend the 535 which I think would be a great machine for me. They are hard to find right now in Mexico.
I appreciate your comment :) I am glad you are enjoying the video. I am as honest as I can be. Since I don't work for BERNINA i don't have to say what they want me to say. I want was is best for the customers. I do what I do because I love what I do.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NPZCNACmejw.html Can I ask why you say the 480 is perfect for garment sewing? I use a straight stitch for wovens, "lightning bolt" stretch stitch for knits, occasionally a 3-step zigzag for elastic. Unless you mean for finishing seams? I have a serger for that.
That’s a great question. With some but not all garments topstitching is a great way to finish garments and seams. The 480 has a wider stitch width so when using some specialty feet like the #10c edge stitch foot the wider width allows you to move your needle position further way from the guide to top stitch further way from the edge or seam of your garments. I make a lot of shirts and I will stitch on each side of the seam on my shoulder seams for example and the 9mm stitch width allows me to stitch further from the seams and looks much better than a 5.5mm stitch width machine.
You don't need one for regular sewing when you are engaging your feed dogs. The feed dogs pulls the fabric through in perfect synchrony with the needle movement, ensuring your stitches are all the same size. When you are doing freehand embroidery or quilting, you drop your feed dogs. That makes it much harder to get even stitches. The BSR helps with that!
Thank you it clears my head, all these new thing , that’s why I’m asking about these. I’ve finished my first ever quilt! My “Queenie” quilt, it turned out to be much much bigger than intended. I didn’t have a stitch regulated then.
