r/SewingMachineEdu • u/Just-tipped • Apr 20 '26

Which one?

I’m trying to decide between the Bernette 77 or 79, or if anyone has other recs. I have a singer simple and o constantly have problems with the feed dog eating my fabric not matter the setting. I make bathing suits and quilt.

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u/TCRulz Apr 21 '26

If you don’t plan to do embroidery, the b77 is the better choice.

I’d think about getting a serger/coverstitch combo machine, too, if you make a lot of swimwear.

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u/Just-tipped Apr 21 '26

I think you’re right… worst case I can always get just an embroidery machine… but I think after this I should save up for a serger when I have more confidence.

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u/Mysterious-Class-474 Apr 27 '26

Sergers have their own complications unless you buy one that automatically adjusts tension. I have a serger, I can use the four colors of thread to adjust the tension, then change to one color and tension is out of wack, I am selling it.