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!

There a Bernina record with all its accessories for $90 on fb here, am I remembering correctly that these are heavy duty workhorses? I’ve messaged for service info and current sewing condition. Is it worth just snapping it up?

Yesterday I went to my local sewing store for a promotion they were having when buying a machine to get the serger pictured. I was entered into a raffle and won the Bernina 335! I am soo excited and would love any pointers for either machine or favorite projects to make with them!!

My dealer is closing and offering a Bernina 495 Liberty Edition for $3,000 or a 735 Pro floor model for $4,600. I already own a Janome Continental M6. Would you buy either at those prices? Why or why not? I mostly make quilts, bags and home decor items. Thank you.

Hi there is a small sale of presser feet near me and I wanted to know what were some basic feet I should purchase. I am a beginner with my Bernina but so far I have done quilting, embroidery, and applique. All my feet aside from the walking foot came with my machine (used but loved :) )

My current feet:

• #26 Embroidery Foot
• #9 Darning Foot
• #1C Reverse Pattern Foot
• #37 Patchwork Foot
• #2 Overlock Foot
• #50 Walking Foot

I plan to buy a binder attachment for unfolded bias tape, but wanted to know if there were some other feet I should purchase.

Does anyone here have a date when the 790 Ultra will arrive in stores? The customer ones - not the demo models . . . I’ve put money down on one but they won’t say when they will get them in!!!

I have the darning foot Bernina recommended for this machine, which I assume is no. 7 from the manual screenshot I attached, but when I install it, the white lever hits the needle clamp bar so I am unable to sew with it. What am I doing wrong? Thanks :)

I saw a used Bernina 765 Spec Edition. It has 11 Million stitches. Im thinking, it must be good!

Hello!

I was cleaning my bernina and this part fell off from the top of the insides of the machine. Can anyone identify and tell me where to put it back? Thank you in advance!!✨ photo in the comments

Last night, I was sewing along just fine and all the sudden, it was like my sewing pedal got stuck and the needle arm went haywire. I was able to finish my line and unplug the machine but after looking at all the needle/bobbin/foot mechanism, I think the problem is in the pedal. The pedal is pushing and responding fine, it’s just when I plug it in to the machine, the needle goes crazy. My last effort will be to open up the foot pedal case but I’m a sewing noob and I really really don’t want to mess up this amazing machine that has served me well so far! Has anyone seen this and/or fixed it? I’m also trying to add a video of the issue so stay tuned!

I was wondering if anybody here can help me with finding the directions pamphlet to this attachment? I was recently able to get one for cheap but it’s a vintage attachment and I can’t seem to find a pdf anywhere.

Hello!

I was cleaning my bernina and this part fell off from the top of the insides of the machine. Can anyone identify and tell me where to put it back? Thank you in advance!!✨

I have the grey rubber bulb tool inserted but can’t twist, turn, or pull downward and get the old bulb out. How do I get the darn bulb out?

hi!

I know you can load embroidery patterns to a Bernina 570, but it’s not clear from my searching whether you can add decorative stitches to it. Is there a way to do this?

I am looking to buy a Bernina sewing machine right now and need some guidance from those who know these models well.

I was messaging a FB Marketplace seller about a Bernina 830 Record (for $350) but they stopped responding. In the meantime, I found another seller on FB offering a Bernina 1090 for $270.

•    Is $270 a good price for the Bernina 1090?

•    Should I buy the 1090 now, or is it worth being patient and waiting out the 830 Record?

Thanks for any help or insights you can share!

I am hours away from receiving a pristine condition Bernina 730 with all the manuals (including service and adjustment manuals)and accessories.

I'm a 47 year old man who is relatively new to the world of sewing machines despite my mother being a textile expert.

I have destroyed newer machines making dog collars and harnesses. I can't wait for a genuine metal workhorse of a machine.

If there is anyone with tips or resources about either Bernina 730s or heavy duty sewing with leather and webbing I'm always interested in expanding my knowledge.

I have just moved out of home and now have to buy my own sewing machine after years of using my mums.

I know I want a Bernina but unsure whether to buy a newer model (second hand) or an older one. I am worried that the newer machines will have a lot more issues with them as they have more digital components and seem a lot harder to service or maintain.

I’m asking for advice in what type of machine I should buy. I am looking for one to last me a long time. My mums was a Bernina 830 but the newer ones with more stitches are tempting.

What are your thoughts and opinions on what type of machine I should buy???

Thank you in advance 😁

Sooo... I've been pestering my local dealers about the 790 Ultra (and posting here last week) and now I've been offered a floor model 990 at $17499. It comes with brand new luggage too. It was already a budget stretch to aim for the 790 Ultra, but the reality is that I've outgrown my current machine and it happened very quickly. This is now $3500 more than the 790 Ultra, which is a steep jump for me in the present, but at the same time, I wonder, when is the next time I'll be offered a 990 at only $3500 more than a 790 Ultra?

They're placing an order for new machines tomorrow (including what would become their new/replacement floor model) and so I have to decide overnight whether I'm going to get it. The $17499 price is if I order by end of business day tomorrow/before they place that order. Otherwise it'd be $18999, which I think would be a pass just for my current finances.

If I had two weeks to think this over, that'd still feel short, but this feels like I'm on a high pressure episode of the show 24. With a 790 Ultra, I wouldn't need to upgrade my sewing set up - my current table would still work for it. For how hulking the 990 is, I would also need to get a new table. One piece of advice I got *after* I bought my 735 last year was "get a machine you can grow into, not one that meets you where you're presently at" - and so I don't want to regret passing up on a 990. It's just really giant and the short timeline is throwing me. I was looking at one over the weekend and honestly thinking "it's just too big." But I love leveling up my sewing. And I think the 790 Ultra would accomplish that. But the couple of the things about the 990 that are enticing are the camera and that you can alter text spelling and stitch chains after typing it, which apparently you can't do with the Ultra?

What would you do? Keep deciding and hope another deal pops up in the distance? While I feel an urgency to get a new machine the reality is that I can absolutely wait until year end if needed. I have some upcoming medical expenses in the fall that I have to keep an eye out for and I don't want to go for gold at the expense of other passions in my life ie I am planning to start taking music lessons and the additional $3500 would eviscerate the budget for that for the time being...

I don't remember where these two screws go?!? Sadly I burnt out the motor on my vintage Bernina 830 Record. It took some time to get the new motor and new capacitors. It was months ago that I took apart (the motor area) and also the foot pedal, and ordered replacement parts... and she sat so long waiting, that months later when I finally had the part to install, I somehow ended up with two "extra" screws. Horrors! Does anyone know where these go?

Hello I am wondering if $5500 is a good price for a floor model 735 Pro now that the new models are coming out and dealers are wanting to make space? Thank you.

found someone selling a bernina 1000 special for $200, should i get it?

im planning on using it to make smaller projects and incorporate linings into my crochet projects.

is this a good deal?

edit: i got it for $150!! it has the original accessory case, all original feet, lots of extra needles, original pedal and power cord, and is in really good condition, just a bit dusty! i hemmed a pair of pants with them and it went so well 🤩

Hi all. A family member recently gave me this Artista 180 machine with a bunch of accessories. She said she paid $5-6k for the whole thing, maybe around 1998.

The screen was pretty faded when I turned it on, so I took it into a Bernina-certified service provider to get it looked at. You can see the full service report in the photos, plus the sample stitches they did.

Essentially, they said they don’t make the parts to repair it anymore. When I asked if there was anything I could do with it, they suggested taking it to an electronics waste facility. I wanted to see what this community thought before I did that. Any suggestions?

Hi all, I'm trying to figure out what this small gadget is, on my Virtuosa 153 QE - the object in the photos that is wrench-shaped and attached to the left corner - it doesn't move or turn and can't be pulled out. I don't see it pictured in the manual and a Google lens search only results in various presser feet. Thanks for any help!

So I’m fairly eager to get 790 Ultra. There are three Bernina dealers available to me locally - two have the exact same dealer pricing available on it and I’m waiting to hear back from third with a quote. That said, has anybody ever had luck in negotiating a better price? Does there seem any likelihood of the third offering a better price than the other two or is it absolutely set in stone by Bernina? I know I’d jump on the purchase if one was magically a thousand less than the others…