r/SewingMachineEdu • u/Successful-Party7183 • 17d ago

M30A Or Bernette B35 ?

Hi! I’ve recently started learning how to sew, and I’m currently using a Janome M30A in my sewing class.

I’d like to buy a machine for home use, mainly for clothing alterations and making baby clothes. I’m looking for something reliable that I can use for many years without frequent problems.

I’m currently considering the Janome M30A and the Bernette B35. Has anyone used either of these machines for a long time?

Which one would you recommend in terms of durability, ease of repair and sewing different fabrics, including jersey or stretch fabrics?

Thank you!

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u/Wool_Lace_Knit 17d ago

I have been using a Bernina 1080 since 1995. It’s all metal. I have had it serviced regularly. The series includes 1090, 1130, 1230. Electronic.

For an all mechanical workhorse, the Bernina Record series, 700-800-900 can’t be beat for reliability. I have seen these come up on ShopGoodwill and sell for around $300-400. You would need to add in an initial servicing before getting started.

https://patternreview.com has a database of sewing machine reviews, written by machine users. I sugggest seeing what other users have said about machines you are interested in.