For many years I just had a mechanical Bernette machine. It did good service for about 25 years and offered me a good range of stitches. However I got fed up with the fact it didn't cope with heavier fabrics very well which is down to the power of the motor. So after waiting for a long time, I bought a Bernina B480, my first computerised machine and I am so happy with it. It took a while to get used to but now I actually think it has improved my sewing because I feel like I have better control over it. Also, the buttonholes are amazing. I can even tell it what sort of fabric I am sewing and it will tell me which size needle to use and set the appropriate tension.
I have a computerised Janome Memorycraft machine which I love. I also have my Mum’s old mechanical Brother machine which is still going strong. Both great makes of machine.
Thank you! I have a Viking Husqvarna Emerald 118…super basic…but a solid and reliable machine…easy to clean, thread, and consistently gives nice stitches. I’d love to step up to a medium priced Babylock with a few more options (auto up/down, auto thread cut, and better lighting. Great video.
I have a Singer sewing machine but I don't sew very often. I have some trouser cuffs to make for my husband, but the space I have is very limited. I know I have to do them at some point. Thank you for sharing this video, it is very useful information. I can't wait to see your next video !🙂
Can you give tricks on how to sew a plain t-shirt ? I start doing one few years agp but i didn't finish it maybe the pattern is to complicated to follow. thanks !😀
I am lucky enough to have several Bernina sewing machines. I also have a Bender sewing machine which i also love.Berninas are very dependable. I definitely prefer modern technology when it comes to sewing machines. I have heard a lot of issues with Bentley machines and would stay away from them. I think if 8 could not have a Bernina i would have a Janome. I have literally never heard a bad thing about Janome.
If you have an overlocker you can often conduct a while garnet when it. Many people will see a seam and then overlocker it. If you have a 4-thread stitch you can sew and neaten a seam all in one go.
Buying a super-cheap machine can really put you off sewing. I had a machine which no matter how many services it had, would loop underneath the seam. No matter what i tried nothing worked. Imagine being a first-time sewer, faced when looking, generally poor quality stitching. Fighting with the machine every. Single. Time. That would be enough to kill an embryonic interest. I have a Bavy Lick overlocker and the new Bernina overlocker/ coverstitch machine. I love them both.
I completely agree! I find the more expensive machines just work really well and I rarely have problems with stitching - which means I can just focus purely on sewing the garment! ❤️
For many years I just had a mechanical Bernette machine. It did good service for about 25 years and offered me a good range of stitches. However I got fed up with the fact it didn't cope with heavier fabrics very well which is down to the power of the motor. So after waiting for a long time, I bought a Bernina B480, my first computerised machine and I am so happy with it. It took a while to get used to but now I actually think it has improved my sewing because I feel like I have better control over it. Also, the buttonholes are amazing. I can even tell it what sort of fabric I am sewing and it will tell me which size needle to use and set the appropriate tension.
Wow 25 years!!! 😱 I will always defend how amazing automatic buttonholes are haha!
I have a computerised Janome Memorycraft machine which I love. I also have my Mum’s old mechanical Brother machine which is still going strong. Both great makes of machine.
Thank you! I have a Viking Husqvarna Emerald 118…super basic…but a solid and reliable machine…easy to clean, thread, and consistently gives nice stitches. I’d love to step up to a medium priced Babylock with a few more options (auto up/down, auto thread cut, and better lighting. Great video.
I have a Singer sewing machine but I don't sew very often. I have some trouser cuffs to make for my husband, but the space I have is very limited. I know I have to do them at some point. Thank you for sharing this video, it is very useful information. I can't wait to see your next video !🙂
So glad you love the video! Do let me know if you have any specific videos you'd like to see from me ❤️
Can you give tricks on how to sew a plain t-shirt ? I start doing one few years agp but i didn't finish it maybe the pattern is to complicated to follow. thanks !😀
I am lucky enough to have several Bernina sewing machines. I also have a Bender sewing machine which i also love.Berninas are very dependable. I definitely prefer modern technology when it comes to sewing machines. I have heard a lot of issues with Bentley machines and would stay away from them. I think if 8 could not have a Bernina i would have a Janome. I have literally never heard a bad thing about Janome.
Love this video, thank you so much for sharing this. xx
So glad you loved it ❤️🫶🏼
If you have an overlocker you can often conduct a while garnet when it. Many people will see a seam and then overlocker it. If you have a 4-thread stitch you can sew and neaten a seam all in one go.
Yes this is a great point! ❤️
What is the model number for the basic one?
Buying a super-cheap machine can really put you off sewing. I had a machine which no matter how many services it had, would loop underneath the seam. No matter what i tried nothing worked. Imagine being a first-time sewer, faced when looking, generally poor quality stitching. Fighting with the machine every. Single. Time. That would be enough to kill an embryonic interest.
I have a Bavy Lick overlocker and the new Bernina overlocker/ coverstitch machine. I love them both.
I completely agree! I find the more expensive machines just work really well and I rarely have problems with stitching - which means I can just focus purely on sewing the garment! ❤️
I have 3 Singers, 1 Brother, and a quilting machine.