Tell me about your Bernina!

[jwpsgurl]

I am looking for a new (to me) sewing machine and I have my sights set on a Bernina. I would like a used one as I definitely can't afford a brand new one. Tell me which model you have and why you love it!

[p.s]

I've had a 910 for over 15 y which sews as well as the day I bought it used.
Also have a 801 Sport that I got 1 y ago at very good price from my local Bernina store. I also have a 7- series that is very heavy, a workhorse and sews wonderfully according to my local Bernina repairman who tuned it up for me after I bought it OL. I haven't gotten around to sewing with it since I have my other two.

I forgot to add... I love them b/c of smooth buttery sewing, strength in sewing through any material or layers thereof, excellence and simplicity (read logical) design. And that's about all I need in a sewing machine.

[Brightside]

Bernina Record 930

I think mine was the first one my grandmother bought and then bequeathed to me a few years back. (manufactured between '78-89) I've had it cleaned once and repaired once because I tried to burn it up sewing a bunch of huge banners. Didn't work, it's fine. Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin.

I'm a basic sewer with moderate skill level. I appreciate a workhorse of a machine. I never use the fancy stitches because I prefer design elements in my clothes or projects. It sews smoothly, stops and starts with ease and it's rare I have to crank the wheel to get it started. I like that it doesn't "take off" sewing and tear along when you first press the pedal.

Another nice thing is that the feet are easily removable. There's a little lever and they slip out and in - no trying to find the "special" screwdriver.

I used a cheap little Brother for years and this one is a dream compared to that.

Here is the model on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bernina-Record-9...806121549r3614

Hope you find one you like.

[jwpsgurl]

Originally Posted by Brightside

I think mine was the first one my grandmother bought and then bequeathed to me a few years back. (manufactured between '78-89) I've had it cleaned once and repaired once because I tried to burn it up sewing a bunch of huge banners. Didn't work, it's fine. Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin.

I'm a basic sewer with moderate skill level. I appreciate a workhorse of a machine. I never use the fancy stitches because I prefer design elements in my clothes or projects. It sews smoothly, stops and starts with ease and it's rare I have to crank the wheel to get it started. I like that it doesn't "take off" sewing and tear along when you first press the pedal.

Another nice thing is that the feet are easily removable. There's a little lever and they slip out and in - no trying to find the "special" screwdriver.

I used a cheap little Brother for years and this one is a dream compared to that.

Here is the model on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bernina-Record-9...806121549r3614

Hope you find one you like.

This is what I am trying to get!!