I learned to sew on my grandmother’s Featherweight and made many of my own clothes for years. Then, my husband bought me a Bernina 830 for our 1 year anniversary! The rest is history. I did have a Pfaff for a number of years and loved it until the motherboard died. When I retired, I bought my Bernina 770QEE and am constantly blown away. I quilt, make clothing, byAnnie bags and now machine embroidery. Heaven help me! Enjoy your lovely machine!
I just got the Kaffe edition and I am still learning my way around it but I have to say it feels so different from any machine I’ve owned….its so smooth and well made.
I'm a Bernina girl! I have the 790 Crystal Edition, the L890 Serger/overlocker (this thing is amazing!!!) and I also own a Husqvarna Epic 2. Today my local quilt shop unveiled the Bernina 990!!! Unbelievable! If I could have but one it would be Bernina. They are solid, no plastic, the feet are heavy. The Bernina Stitch Regulator for free motion quilting is truly very cool! I love my Bernina. And my local Bernina Dealer (like 10 minutes too close to my home😉) is always so helpful in assisting me with all my questions and needs. Yes they are pricey but worth every penny. These are machines that should last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance.
I switched to Bernina after learning about the #37 foot, narrow in front and back so I could sew bindings on (byAnnie Easy Does It bag) without the presser foot falling off. Then I took a class at the Bernina Creative Center, Bernina Bootcamp and was blown away with what I learned. I’ve been sewing for 46 years and learned so so much. Sylvain Bergeron is an incredible Bernina educator. Well, when I got home, I bought a Bernina B880+ to add to my Bernina B570 QE. Love, love Bernina. I also have a Janome M7 and BabyLock Crescendo. I HIGHLY recommend attending the Bernina Bootcamp. I feel like I know EVERYTHING about my wonderful machines. I oil her often and she just keeps purring.
I was so happy to find your video. I too love Bernina, and I am not a quilter. I too have gotten so tired of all the hype around quilting, to the exclusion of other types of sewing. Sure quilting has helped to keep so many sewing shops in business. But there are so many who sew all sorts of garments. It has gotten so hard to find fabrics to do garment sewing. Maybe your positive video and great personality will help bring garment sewing more to the foreground. Very glad to hear that your daughter seems to have your positive and knowledgeable personality. Congrats to you both!
I’m sorry that you are having difficulty getting fabrics for garment sewing, so did I till I found a few firm over the internet who will send you a small sample of fabric of your choice a small amount of pp. Once you find these firms just ask whether they send samples out.
My Bernina Virtuosa is 27 years old and still works as well as the day I bought it. I have just bought a 790 PRO and can’t wait to see what it can do. But I’ll be keeping my Virtuosa as well because it’s an old friend now.
Just over 35 years ago, I bought one of the first Bernina Electronic sewing machines. Made in Switzerland, the quality is unbelievable! It still sews perfectly today. The tension is always correct for whatever I may be sewing. I began sewing at 12 years old and by high school, I was making and wearing my own hand designed and sewn clothes (on an old all metal Brother) to school! I began sewing completely self taught! I even made purses to match my A-line dresses. I continued to sew on that old machine until I was able to afford a Bernina which was still all metal. I wasn’t going to buy a plastic machine! As a newly married sewer, most of my sewing was home design…drapes, curtains, slipcovers, etc. Bernina was one of the first to sew through 8 or more layers of denim…heavy denim. The stitch is phenomenal. I do hope to update my 35 year old Bernina soon. I have never had to have repairs or adjustments made on my Bernina in a shop. I keep it clean and oiled and it sews very quietly. I can’t help but compare the quality to a fine quality Swiss watch. My Bernina had a presser foot for everything ever needed. The cording foot is amazing as is the foot to sew on strands of pearls for wedding and cocktail dresses. I still love my old Bernina!
I love my Bernina so much! I have yet to use my embroidery functions so I've got to join some classes! I've had my Bernina for about a year now and I absolutely love it. Mine is a 535E also!
OOOOHHH YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THE EMBROIDERY! So much fun and so easy! Make sure you subscribe so you get notified when I post new videos. I’m working on a favorite features one and will eventually talk all about the embroidery features of it as well! 😃❤️
Ever since my sister in law introduced me to a Bernina in the early 1990's , I never looked back. I told my husband you better get me one of those. He got me my first Bernina a 1090. love that one then I got the 1260, loved it even more. Now I have the B830, beautiful machine got all of them used. They work like a dream. I said to my husband this last machine will stay with me until I die❤
Nice video. I changed for some of the same reasons. I grew up learning on my mom’s Singer that was on its last leg. In college my Grandma loaned me her Pfaff & I loved it. Solid metal construction with front loading bobbin. Had all the perks I needed in the 90’s, the machine was from the 70’s. Returned it when I moved to FL in 2004 & my dad bought me a Husqvarna Viking 2nd from the top. I out grew this machine and longed for my grandma’s 1970’s Pfaff and stopped sewing. When Covid hit & I got back into sewing making face masks for family & friends. As soon as my local shop opened I was in it buying a Brother Stellaire & my sewing mojo was back with a vengeance. That was May of 2020. In 2021 I bought a certified used Bernina (I wanted solid metal construction with a front loading bobbin). Took my first mastery class to discover the machine was broken. 3 months later after the shop admitted it was a lemon I got my money back. Went to a different dealer & bought a brand new B590. At the time this was Ya Ya Han’s machine. I sew EVERYTHING so if she can sew cosplay I figured I can sew garments, boat accessories, home decor, bags & more. I didn’t get the mastery classes from that shop but thanks to Heirloom Creations RUclips I didn’t need them. Now I buy all my Bernina goods from Sew Yeah Quilting. Fast service & great shipping prices. Don’t like your local shop give them a call. They will match you to the right machine for you. Live near Illinois? Check out Bernina of Naperville. Gayle is awesome & makes great videos too with all kinds of projects you can make. Have fun sewing everyone.
Hello from Germany! 👋👋 I am a Taylor, I learned it 35 years ago. In those Times of making my education as a Taylor my Parents donated my first Bernina 1130 - the first computer controlled Sewingmachine that time, it was the best you could get on the market and my parents told me you have to work with the best Tools for your education you can get. I (now in 2024) still have my Bernina and she works effordlessly like on the first day I got her and for me there is no other Brand that has this fantastic Quality Machines!! (I tested a lot others but always came back to her and I love her!! It is absolutely worth the price you are paying for! Best Greetings! 🥰 and thank you so much for your videos that bring me back to sewing more again 😉😉👍
Hi just a little tale about Bernina, in 1962 my husband bought me a Bernina 530-2 Record. I made lots of garments for friends and others in order to pay off the price. This machine is my love affair and it has survived me faithfully through all these years and is still sewing for me now, can’t live without this machine. Sibylle “The Midnight Owl”
I can relate, I have a 1230 that I purchased in 1988 and it's still going strong. However, I'm looking at upgrading as I would love the built in features of a thread cutter, walking foot etc. The high-tech part of the new machines does concern me though as I don't suspect they will have the longevity as my 1230.
❤ what a wonderful explanation for switching to this wonderful brand. I switched to Bernina myself after sewing for almost 50 years and haven’t regretted it since. Thank you very much for sharing your insights ❤ you have a new subscriber.❤ keep up the good work.
@@thecbsacademy I have a Bernina 570 QE and it is absolutely my dream machine. I have sewn on Husqvarna Vikings for many years but beacause I am disabled they didn't fit my needs anymore at some point. What machine did you switch from?😄
I have had Bernina machines since 1990. I have looked at other machines, but they just don’t do as much as my Bernina. I make bags, costumes, garments, quilts, do leather work, and embroidery. At one point, I was teaching the mastery classes at my local shop. My most recent purchase came with on-line instruction. I love it. At my own pace, I could look again and again until I understood what I could do, and worked for me far better than the mastery classes. I can still go to a dealer with my questions about specific tasks, but the on-line references, on top of my lengthy history, make face to face classes unnecessary. You will find that the discounts on the feet of the month are very helpful in filling out your set. I HIGHLY recommend the “Big Book of Feet” to help with using your feet. I’ve got post-it’s all over mine, with notes and tips.
@@queenbelen4115 I started with an 1130, then got a 165e, upgraded to an 830, and now I use a 790pro. I adore using the laser to get pinpoint placement.
For the type of sewing you do - especially bag making - the straight stitch only Janome HD9 is worth a look, and compared to Berninas not hugely expensive😉 Just saying (we have modern B480/B740/B750 but the HD9 does stuff they aren't really designed to handle.. and fast if you can handle it....).
I’ve just finished paying off my Bernina 770 QE. I love it. I’ve sewed 60 plus years and only in the last 3 years did I research brands and switch to Bernina. My only complaint is the weight prevents me taking it to workshops. Nice video.
So many inexperienced people say that "Singer is the best machine" - Nope! Even a sewing machine repair man who repairs many brands had said Bernina is the most highly engineered brand on the market! I've sewn on Singers and New Home brands, but I absolutely love me Bernina 180 (now 24 years old) by far more than those. One day I hope to have the 570!
I bought a 480 Bernina &was only able to to take 2 lessons from the shop as it changed ownership. All the free learning classes were now going to be charged for me to take. People buying new machines got them free though. I still don’t use it as there is such a learning curve & I hope to learn on my own one day. It’s sad I spent so much on this machine & I feel left out of the loop.
OH GOSH! I”m so sorry to hear this! I will do what I can via this channel to help you understand your machine so we can get you using it! I’m working on a video showcasing its features I’ll look up the 480 as well and discuss it for you ❤️
There are so many RUclips videos on machine mastery that are free. I purchased my Bernina 770qee just before covid and was lost until I discovered RUclips. Here are a few websites I found helpful…Bernina Jeff, Bernina of Naperville, and Material Chicks in Maryland. Hope this helps you 😊
The first thing I would do I contact BERNINA corporate. That’s a really poor business practice to not honor that commitment. Corporate should cover it.
Don’t wait to get a Bernina. You won’t be disappointed. If you do wait you will be regretting the decision to wait for the rest of your life! They are so amazing!
I’m a Bernina person myself. There are secondhand Berninas from 1k, fully functional that only need some oiling and dust cleaning. I’m saving up to get a secondhand Bernina 790. I have Bernette sewing machines too, which are Bernina’s little sisters. I can’t speak for all of them, but the b79 is definitely worth it, it’s a true workhorse.
@@madmama03I am so excited about the 990. I have the Janome M17 and love it. It’s my best machine. But I am open to getting the 990 later down the road. I love embroidery.
I just sold my b77. Worst machine I’ve ever used. Constantly fighting tension, I had to replace the foot pedal after a few months, and most of all it was the loudest machine I’ve ever heard. My husband said it sounded like a lawn mower. I love my Juki’s. I have three and they are quiet, smooth running, perfect stitches, lots of bells and whistles, reliable and much more affordable.
@@thecbsacademy they said nothing was wrong with it. I had it two years and rarely used because I was so disappointed in it. Maybe I had a dud. Many people love bernette and bernina. I just don’t get it.
OH MAN! Im so sorry to hear that they responded that way! I’m telling you absolutely there was something wrong with that machine because we haven’t had one issue at all with my daughters. Well I’m glad you’ve found a brand that you love and that works great for you ❤
The B77 isn't a Bernina - it's a Bernette. The difference is huge. Bernina - possibly wrongly for their reputation - introduced an outsourced much cheaper range of machines made by other manufacturers. Some of the ones made by Janome are good machines (Janome is a truly quality manufacturer as far as their higher end machines are concerned - we have 3 of them) , but they are totally different in almost every way from proper Bernina machines.
I don't like my Juki HZL. the foot pedal is not ergonimcally correct; my thread kept breaking not matter what size needle I used; it snagged my silk chiffon fabric to death. I'm not a novice either. I've never been so disgusted with a sewing machine before. The fabric kept getting chewed up in the beginning and the end. The spool that holds the thread kept getting thread around that thing and breaking. What's with the presser foot lifting up all the time you stop????? I'm buying a Bernina and giving my Juki away.
I bought my first Bernina in 2017... bought my second in 2019...traded that one in for the 770QE plus in December. I would never sew on anything but a Bernina.
So you like your 770? I can purchase a used one that's 10 years old...not sure if I should be concerned about the age or not. Have you had any issues with yours?
I’ve been sewing over 60 years and I have sewn only on a BERNINA for the last 36 years. I love the strength of the machine. Someone left me an upscale BabyLock and it has nowhere the power and strength of BERNINA. It literally sews over anything!
I actually have had several Bernina over the years. I also have two Jukis and a TechSew cylinder arm. I love them all but the biggest problem I have with Bernina is they are VERY EXPENSIVE and have literally NO resale value. Quilting shops only want you to trade in and trade up for a more expensive machine. I will never buy another Bernina.
P. S. dollar for dollar though, you get more features from a Juki, but NOT the same fit/finish. A Bernina is out of the price range for many. Enjoy you new machine.
@@jf8357 I have two Berninas, a Juki Kirei (bought used for quilting as it has 12” harp space), Juki TL, Juki coverstitch and Bernette serger (made by Juki). I prefer each machine for different applications and would not part with any!
I have 2 machines Babylock Elllisimo and the Bernina 830LE I purchased the Ellisimo used after I had the 830LE for about 5 years. I love the 830LE for it sturdiness and how it can sew with heavy fabric. It embroiders nicely but I found it wasn't user friendly and difficult to learn the different things and how embroidery can be adjusted. I bought the Ellisimo for its embroidery. There is sooo much more the ellisimo can do with embroidery that the 830LE either doesn't do or is difficult. Hmm I would check other machines before buying one. Although I love my Bernina I don't think its a user friendly machine for beginners. I like her enthusiasm but before buying any machine try them out. Remember she is working for Bernina. I'm not saying their not a good machine but depending on your abilities it may not be for you.
Ive been a Bernina gal since 1990…..started with the 1690 (which is still working today - I gave her to my youngest daughter)….then the 440 now the 770 - the best stitch quality ever. The only drawback is that they are not as user friendly as a Babylock or Brother…..
Before my daughter became an ambassador for BERNINA I was using Juki. Then when i I saw how amazing her machines were, and all that they could do I started researching the brand, was blown away, and 2 years later joined their industry alliance and I never looked back. It was the best decision I had made in my sewing career. ❤️
@@miagreen5860 I can't stand my Juki HZL either. The foot pedal is not ergonimcally correct; when I sew on chiffon, it snags the fabric, no matter what size needle I use; I can't stand that the presser foot goes up all the time; and it chews up my fabric in the beginning and the end. yes, I'm switching to Bernina too!!!!!!
I appreciate that you think the machines are built well, but I need more information on their build quality. What materials are used in which areas? For example, how much of the internal frame, or skeleton, is made from metal? What kind of metal is used? How is the foot “married” or “attached” to the ankle? How much of the ankle is metal and how much is plastic? What kind of plastic is used for the skin? Are the gears made of nylon or metal? How is the machine lubrication maintained internally? More data on the actual build would be helpful.
I can asnwer the first couple of questions - all the internal frame is a cast aluminium alloy. The all steel foot is - like all Berninas for the past 70 or so years - attached using a steel clamp assembly. I don't know the plastic used for the skin. Some gears are nylon, others are steel. The bushings are self lubricating (sintered) between services but the service schedule is very specific in how this has to be dealt with at service intervals and determines the correct lubricants to be used. Just to add - I've serviced our modern Berninas (B480/B740/B750) and also high end domestic Janomes (7700 and 11000). The build quality of both is very good. I don't think the cheap big box Janomes will be nearly as good, but Bernina doesn't make cheap end machines anyway (Bernettes are quite different outsourced machines with the Bernette badge). In some ways I think the Janome top end machines are slightly better made in that they can be more easily serviced by non manufacturer appointed technicians, but generally from a build quality point of view the top end Janomes and Berninas are on a par. Of course, the Janomes have the drop in bobbins/hooks which are vulnerable to damage quite easily (other than the 1600 and HD 9 machines which have industrial hook mechanisms - Bernina does not have an equivalent having dropped out of that market). Bernina still have have front facing high quality steel hooks/hook races.
A friend told me i should get a bernina when she saw i was about to throw my singer out the window. Now i wont buy any other sewing machine except Bernina.
For the price of the Bernina they should give you all the perks! The classes should be free after paying $8000+ I love Bernina I have an older model but I refuse to spend $8-$10,000 when there are a number of other great machines for less bc computer machines DO NOT LAST! I paid $3000 for mine and they no longer make the circuit board for the machine only after 22 years so I found a lovely Juki, a Bernette and a beautiful straight stitch Janome HD9 and I spent less than $3000. Bernina is one of the best but they are ridiculously too much money!
Everything you stated as reasons for switching from some other brand, that you didn't mention, I can apply to my combo machine that us a different brand. But, your presentation was great. I love your enthusiasm for your machine!
The first sewing machine I purchased was a Bernina 910 (in 1990 or so). I still have it. A whopping 7 stitches. Built in Switzerland; built like a tank. I purchased a newer Bernina B530 which had tons more stitches. These machines are no longer made in Switzerland. Mine is made in Taiwan. I love my Berninas. Geez, the 910 sells now for about what I paid for it then. I bought my B530 on closeout and save about $$$$$'s.
I love my Berninas. I didn't actually try any other brands when I got the opportunity to buy a new machine for the first time. Bernina had just introduced their FM Stitch Reguilator foot and they were the only brand with it at the time. I got lucky and bought one of the best machines made, a 440QE. I have since added a 570QEE. Still own the 440 too. And, yes, I am a quilter. But Bernina isn't just for quilters.
I think Pfaff icons or the 4.5 give you more features, including a built in walking foot, with the same build quality as Bernina. It also has better embroidery and quilting features, and more accessories for garment sewing.
Biggest catch is that they have many rather expensive accessories and it's hard to avoid buying them. They are also very good and smart about marketing. Sure, you don't need to have all the sewing feet but if you have "just the correct one" your work will be easier and result will be better (unless you have a skill). At this stage, I think I have spent as much, if not even more, on accessories than on the machine itself :D
Sadly - present day Pfaff/Husqvarna/Viking/Singer machines are only "names" of the owning SVP group - machines all made cheaply in China, other than the excellent straight stitch only machines (all made for them by Janome)
I learned to sew on my grandmother’s Featherweight and made many of my own clothes for years. Then, my husband bought me a Bernina 830 for our 1 year anniversary! The rest is history. I did have a Pfaff for a number of years and loved it until the motherboard died. When I retired, I bought my Bernina 770QEE and am constantly blown away. I quilt, make clothing, byAnnie bags and now machine embroidery. Heaven help me! Enjoy your lovely machine!
I just got the Kaffe edition and I am still learning my way around it but I have to say it feels so different from any machine I’ve owned….its so smooth and well made.
Ouuuu that Kaffe is so pretty!!!! 😍
@@thecbsacademy I love it! And it sews like a dream, like all the berninas do
Which Kaffe did you get?
I brought the 770QE Plus Kaffe last year and absolutely love that machine.
I loved this video and it justified my purchase of two Bernina machines. A combo serger and cover stitch machine and sewing machine.
WOW!!!! 🤩
I love my Bernina 770 QE Plus. The more I use it, the more I learn all its tricks. What a fun machine!
YES!!!!! The more you use it the more little gems you find!!!!
I'm a Bernina girl! I have the 790 Crystal Edition, the L890 Serger/overlocker (this thing is amazing!!!) and I also own a Husqvarna Epic 2. Today my local quilt shop unveiled the Bernina 990!!! Unbelievable! If I could have but one it would be Bernina. They are solid, no plastic, the feet are heavy. The Bernina Stitch Regulator for free motion quilting is truly very cool! I love my Bernina. And my local Bernina Dealer (like 10 minutes too close to my home😉) is always so helpful in assisting me with all my questions and needs. Yes they are pricey but worth every penny. These are machines that should last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance.
I switched to Bernina after learning about the #37 foot, narrow in front and back so I could sew bindings on (byAnnie Easy Does It bag) without the presser foot falling off. Then I took a class at the Bernina Creative Center, Bernina Bootcamp and was blown away with what I learned. I’ve been sewing for 46 years and learned so so much. Sylvain Bergeron is an incredible Bernina educator. Well, when I got home, I bought a Bernina B880+ to add to my Bernina B570 QE. Love, love Bernina. I also have a Janome M7 and BabyLock Crescendo. I HIGHLY recommend attending the Bernina Bootcamp. I feel like I know EVERYTHING about my wonderful machines. I oil her often and she just keeps purring.
YES!!!!! Wow I love this!!!! And I tell you a little drop of oil makes her purr FOR REAL! My students and friends are like your machine is so quiet! 🤣
I was so happy to find your video. I too love Bernina, and I am not a quilter. I too have gotten so tired of all the hype around quilting, to the exclusion of other types of sewing. Sure quilting has helped to keep so many sewing shops in business. But there are so many who sew all sorts of garments. It has gotten so hard to find fabrics to do garment sewing. Maybe your positive video and great personality will help bring garment sewing more to the foreground. Very glad to hear that your daughter seems to have your positive and knowledgeable personality. Congrats to you both!
Aww thanks so much! ❤️
I’m sorry that you are having difficulty getting fabrics for garment sewing, so did I till I found a few firm over the internet who will send you a small sample of fabric of your choice a small amount of pp. Once you find these firms just ask whether they send samples out.
My Bernina Virtuosa is 27 years old and still works as well as the day I bought it. I have just bought a 790 PRO and can’t wait to see what it can do. But I’ll be keeping my Virtuosa as well because it’s an old friend now.
Awesome!
I have a 799 and it is amazing!
@@judyyelton5859NICE 🤩🤩!!
Awesome I've been sewing with Bernina since 2001. I've had several up grades and now sewing with the 770 QE. Happy Sewing 🎉
Beautiful!!! 🤩
Beautiful!!! 🤩
Just over 35 years ago, I bought one of the first Bernina Electronic sewing machines. Made in Switzerland, the quality is unbelievable! It still sews perfectly today. The tension is always correct for whatever I may be sewing. I began sewing at 12 years old and by high school, I was making and wearing my own hand designed and sewn clothes (on an old all metal Brother) to school! I began sewing completely self taught! I even made purses to match my A-line dresses. I continued to sew on that old machine until I was able to afford a Bernina which was still all metal. I wasn’t going to buy
a plastic machine! As a newly married sewer, most of my sewing was home design…drapes, curtains, slipcovers, etc.
Bernina was one of the first to sew through 8 or more layers of denim…heavy denim. The stitch is phenomenal. I do hope to update my 35 year old Bernina soon. I have never had to have repairs or adjustments made on my Bernina in a shop. I keep it clean and oiled and it sews very quietly. I can’t help but compare the quality to a fine quality Swiss watch.
My Bernina had a presser foot for everything ever needed. The cording foot is amazing as is the foot to sew on strands of pearls for wedding and cocktail dresses. I still love my old Bernina!
THIS POST IS EVERYTHING 😍😍!!! Thank you for sharing! ❤️
I love my Bernina so much! I have yet to use my embroidery functions so I've got to join some classes! I've had my Bernina for about a year now and I absolutely love it. Mine is a 535E also!
OOOOHHH YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THE EMBROIDERY! So much fun and so easy! Make sure you subscribe so you get notified when I post new videos. I’m working on a favorite features one and will eventually talk all about the embroidery features of it as well! 😃❤️
Ever since my sister in law introduced me to a Bernina in the early 1990's , I never looked back. I told my husband you better get me one of those. He got me my first Bernina a 1090. love that one then I got the 1260, loved it even more. Now I have the B830, beautiful machine got all of them used. They work like a dream. I said to my husband this last machine will stay with me until I die❤
❤️ so cool!
Nice video. I changed for some of the same reasons. I grew up learning on my mom’s Singer that was on its last leg. In college my Grandma loaned me her Pfaff & I loved it. Solid metal construction with front loading bobbin. Had all the perks I needed in the 90’s, the machine was from the 70’s. Returned it when I moved to FL in 2004 & my dad bought me a Husqvarna Viking 2nd from the top. I out grew this machine and longed for my grandma’s 1970’s Pfaff and stopped sewing. When Covid hit & I got back into sewing making face masks for family & friends. As soon as my local shop opened I was in it buying a Brother Stellaire & my sewing mojo was back with a vengeance. That was May of 2020. In 2021 I bought a certified used Bernina (I wanted solid metal construction with a front loading bobbin). Took my first mastery class to discover the machine was broken. 3 months later after the shop admitted it was a lemon I got my money back. Went to a different dealer & bought a brand new B590. At the time this was Ya Ya Han’s machine. I sew EVERYTHING so if she can sew cosplay I figured I can sew garments, boat accessories, home decor, bags & more. I didn’t get the mastery classes from that shop but thanks to Heirloom Creations RUclips I didn’t need them. Now I buy all my Bernina goods from Sew Yeah Quilting. Fast service & great shipping prices. Don’t like your local shop give them a call. They will match you to the right machine for you. Live near Illinois? Check out Bernina of Naperville. Gayle is awesome & makes great videos too with all kinds of projects you can make. Have fun sewing everyone.
alluraromel392 thank you so much for sharing!!!! ❤️
Hello from Germany! 👋👋 I am a Taylor, I learned it 35 years ago. In those Times of making my education as a Taylor my Parents donated my first Bernina 1130 - the first computer controlled Sewingmachine that time, it was the best you could get on the market and my parents told me you have to work with the best Tools for your education you can get.
I (now in 2024) still have my Bernina and she works effordlessly like on the first day I got her and for me there is no other Brand that has this fantastic Quality Machines!! (I tested a lot others but always came back to her and I love her!! It is absolutely worth the price you are paying for! Best Greetings! 🥰 and thank you so much for your videos that bring me back to sewing more again 😉😉👍
WOW 🤩 THAT’S AMAZING! ❤️ Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi just a little tale about Bernina, in 1962 my husband bought me a Bernina 530-2 Record. I made lots of garments for friends and others in order to pay off the price. This machine is my love affair and it has survived me faithfully through all these years and is still sewing for me now, can’t live without this machine. Sibylle “The Midnight Owl”
I can relate, I have a 1230 that I purchased in 1988 and it's still going strong. However, I'm looking at upgrading as I would love the built in features of a thread cutter, walking foot etc. The high-tech part of the new machines does concern me though as I don't suspect they will have the longevity as my 1230.
Bernina makes a fabulous sewing machine. Mastery classes are such a help to learn all the amazing things the machine will do.
@conniesteele7213 ABSOLUTELY!!! ❤️
❤ what a wonderful explanation for switching to this wonderful brand. I switched to Bernina myself after sewing for almost 50 years and haven’t regretted it since. Thank you very much for sharing your insights ❤ you have a new subscriber.❤ keep up the good work.
Thanks so much @LarryD766! What model do you have?
@@thecbsacademy I have a Bernina 570 QE and it is absolutely my dream machine. I have sewn on Husqvarna Vikings for many years but beacause I am disabled they didn't fit my needs anymore at some point. What machine did you switch from?😄
I was using Juki G220
I have had Bernina machines since 1990. I have looked at other machines, but they just don’t do as much as my Bernina. I make bags, costumes, garments, quilts, do leather work, and embroidery. At one point, I was teaching the mastery classes at my local shop. My most recent purchase came with on-line instruction. I love it. At my own pace, I could look again and again until I understood what I could do, and worked for me far better than the mastery classes. I can still go to a dealer with my questions about specific tasks, but the on-line references, on top of my lengthy history, make face to face classes unnecessary. You will find that the discounts on the feet of the month are very helpful in filling out your set. I HIGHLY recommend the “Big Book of Feet” to help with using your feet. I’ve got post-it’s all over mine, with notes and tips.
@jaineparr4773 oooh how fun to teach the mastery classes! That Big Book of Feet is AMAZING ISN’T IT!!! ❤️
What kind of bernina do you use for making your bags, costumes, garments,quilts,leather work and embroidery?
@@queenbelen4115 I started with an 1130, then got a 165e, upgraded to an 830, and now I use a 790pro. I adore using the laser to get pinpoint placement.
For the type of sewing you do - especially bag making - the straight stitch only Janome HD9 is worth a look, and compared to Berninas not hugely expensive😉 Just saying (we have modern B480/B740/B750 but the HD9 does stuff they aren't really designed to handle.. and fast if you can handle it....).
I’ve just finished paying off my Bernina 770 QE. I love it. I’ve sewed 60 plus years and only in the last 3 years did I research brands and switch to Bernina. My only complaint is the weight prevents me taking it to workshops. Nice video.
Congrats 🎉 and Thank you so much.
My Baby Lock is very heavy and I can't take it to classes either.
Its not just Bernina.
Welcome to the Bernina fam! Love my Berninas!
😁 thank you! ❤️
So many inexperienced people say that "Singer is the best machine" - Nope! Even a sewing machine repair man who repairs many brands had said Bernina is the most highly engineered brand on the market! I've sewn on Singers and New Home brands, but I absolutely love me Bernina 180 (now 24 years old) by far more than those. One day I hope to have the 570!
EXACTLY!!!! I agree 💯 %!! I hope you get your new baby soon 😃❤️
I feel this way about my Husqvarna. I always used to buy Brother, but I kept upgrading. Got my Emerald 118 and never looked back.
So glad that you've found something that you love and works for you! 😍
I bought a 480 Bernina &was only able to to take 2 lessons from the shop as it changed ownership. All the free learning classes were now going to be charged for me to take. People buying new machines got them free though. I still don’t use it as there is such a learning curve & I hope to learn on my own one day. It’s sad I spent so much on this machine & I feel left out of the loop.
OH GOSH! I”m so sorry to hear this! I will do what I can via this channel to help you understand your machine so we can get you using it!
I’m working on a video showcasing its features I’ll look up the 480 as well and discuss it for you ❤️
There are so many RUclips videos on machine mastery that are free. I purchased my Bernina 770qee just before covid and was lost until I discovered RUclips. Here are a few websites I found helpful…Bernina Jeff, Bernina of Naperville, and Material Chicks in Maryland. Hope this helps you 😊
The first thing I would do I contact BERNINA corporate. That’s a really poor business practice to not honor that commitment. Corporate should cover it.
I’m a Janome gurl. I’ve always wanted a Bernina but just couldn’t justify the cost. Maybe when I retire.
Don’t wait to get a Bernina. You won’t be disappointed. If you do wait you will be regretting the decision to wait for the rest of your life! They are so amazing!
I’m a Bernina person myself. There are secondhand Berninas from 1k, fully functional that only need some oiling and dust cleaning. I’m saving up to get a secondhand Bernina 790.
I have Bernette sewing machines too, which are Bernina’s little sisters. I can’t speak for all of them, but the b79 is definitely worth it, it’s a true workhorse.
I retired and bought myself a 770 qe and I am on the list to get a 990. Love Bernina❤️
@@madmama03I am so excited about the 990. I have the Janome M17 and love it. It’s my best machine. But I am open to getting the 990 later down the road. I love embroidery.
@@itsliuxiang i just bought my first Bernina - 790 plus. I paid $4k out the door - i think that is a great deal!
I just sold my b77. Worst machine I’ve ever used. Constantly fighting tension, I had to replace the foot pedal after a few months, and most of all it was the loudest machine I’ve ever heard. My husband said it sounded like a lawn mower. I love my Juki’s. I have three and they are quiet, smooth running, perfect stitches, lots of bells and whistles, reliable and much more affordable.
WHOA!!! 😳 We’ve had ours since 2020 no issues ever! Did you take it back to the dealer where you got it from?
@@thecbsacademy they said nothing was wrong with it. I had it two years and rarely used because I was so disappointed in it. Maybe I had a dud. Many people love bernette and bernina. I just don’t get it.
OH MAN! Im so sorry to hear that they responded that way! I’m telling you absolutely there was something wrong with that machine because we haven’t had one issue at all with my daughters.
Well I’m glad you’ve found a brand that you love and that works great for you ❤
The B77 isn't a Bernina - it's a Bernette. The difference is huge. Bernina - possibly wrongly for their reputation - introduced an outsourced much cheaper range of machines made by other manufacturers. Some of the ones made by Janome are good machines (Janome is a truly quality manufacturer as far as their higher end machines are concerned - we have 3 of them) , but they are totally different in almost every way from proper Bernina machines.
I don't like my Juki HZL. the foot pedal is not ergonimcally correct; my thread kept breaking not matter what size needle I used; it snagged my silk chiffon fabric to death. I'm not a novice either. I've never been so disgusted with a sewing machine before. The fabric kept getting chewed up in the beginning and the end. The spool that holds the thread kept getting thread around that thing and breaking. What's with the presser foot lifting up all the time you stop????? I'm buying a Bernina and giving my Juki away.
I bought my first Bernina in 2017... bought my second in 2019...traded that one in for the 770QE plus in December. I would never sew on anything but a Bernina.
😄 I hear you Hannah!
So you like your 770? I can purchase a used one that's 10 years old...not sure if I should be concerned about the age or not. Have you had any issues with yours?
I’ve been sewing over 60 years and I have sewn only on a BERNINA for the last 36 years. I love the strength of the machine. Someone left me an upscale BabyLock and it has nowhere the power and strength of BERNINA. It literally sews over anything!
YES MA’AM!!!! I AGREE!! ❤️
I actually have had several Bernina over the years. I also have two Jukis and a TechSew cylinder arm. I love them all but the biggest problem I have with Bernina is they are VERY EXPENSIVE and have literally NO resale value. Quilting shops only want you to trade in and trade up for a more expensive machine. I will never buy another Bernina.
Bernina’s are the BEST! I’ve owned one for over 30’years!
WOW THAT’S AWESOME!!! ❤️
How is it forever?
I just bought an L 890. I got a credit for just one hub class. And one generic intro to serger class at my dealers store
@@neeajak oh 😮 wow! My dealer offers unlimited mastery classes to learn all the features and how to use your new machine.
P. S. dollar for dollar though, you get more features from a Juki, but NOT the same fit/finish. A Bernina is out of the price range for many. Enjoy you new machine.
Agree, my straight stitch machine is Juki and my combo one is Bernina. I really think these 2 are the best
@@jf8357 I have two Berninas, a Juki Kirei (bought used for quilting as it has 12” harp space), Juki TL, Juki coverstitch and Bernette serger (made by Juki). I prefer each machine for different applications and would not part with any!
I have 2 machines Babylock Elllisimo and the Bernina 830LE I purchased the Ellisimo used after I had the 830LE for about 5 years. I love the 830LE for it sturdiness and how it can sew with heavy fabric. It embroiders nicely but I found it wasn't user friendly and difficult to learn the different things and how embroidery can be adjusted. I bought the Ellisimo for its embroidery. There is sooo much more the ellisimo can do with embroidery that the 830LE either doesn't do or is difficult. Hmm I would check other machines before buying one. Although I love my Bernina I don't think its a user friendly machine for beginners. I like her enthusiasm but before buying any machine try them out. Remember she is working for Bernina. I'm not saying their not a good machine but depending on your abilities it may not be for you.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts ❤️
Love my Bernina best purchase I ever made
Yes!!! 🎉
Good video and I am loving those glasses!!
Thanks friend! ❤️
Ive been a Bernina gal since 1990…..started with the 1690 (which is still working today - I gave her to my youngest daughter)….then the 440 now the 770 - the best stitch quality ever. The only drawback is that they are not as user friendly as a Babylock or Brother…..
Thanks so much for sharing! Tell me what don’t you think is user friendly where does the difficulty lie for you?
I've got the Yaya Han B79 and im in love! My other baby is an 830 Record from the 80's. I guess I'm a Bernina gal too :)
Ouuuu that’s b79 is a beauty! My daughter has b77
What did you switch from?
Before my daughter became an ambassador for BERNINA I was using Juki. Then when i I saw how amazing her machines were, and all that they could do I started researching the brand, was blown away, and 2 years later joined their industry alliance and I never looked back. It was the best decision I had made in my sewing career. ❤️
but which brand did you switch from ???
Juki 😊
@@miagreen5860 I can't stand my Juki HZL either. The foot pedal is not ergonimcally correct; when I sew on chiffon, it snags the fabric, no matter what size needle I use; I can't stand that the presser foot goes up all the time; and it chews up my fabric in the beginning and the end. yes, I'm switching to Bernina too!!!!!!
@ oh wow 😱
I’m also a Bernina girl. However, not all dealers are as good as yours. Many do not offer master classes.
😱 oh wow!
I’m a Bernina girl. I’ve owned a black Bernett an Artista 635 a B 380 and a B880. I’m a Bernina girl. Oh, and a Q 20.
😂😂🎉🎉🎉
I appreciate that you think the machines are built well, but I need more information on their build quality. What materials are used in which areas? For example, how much of the internal frame, or skeleton, is made from metal? What kind of metal is used? How is the foot “married” or “attached” to the ankle? How much of the ankle is metal and how much is plastic? What kind of plastic is used for the skin? Are the gears made of nylon or metal? How is the machine lubrication maintained internally? More data on the actual build would be helpful.
I can asnwer the first couple of questions - all the internal frame is a cast aluminium alloy. The all steel foot is - like all Berninas for the past 70 or so years - attached using a steel clamp assembly. I don't know the plastic used for the skin. Some gears are nylon, others are steel.
The bushings are self lubricating (sintered) between services but the service schedule is very specific in how this has to be dealt with at service intervals and determines the correct lubricants to be used.
Just to add - I've serviced our modern Berninas (B480/B740/B750) and also high end domestic Janomes (7700 and 11000). The build quality of both is very good. I don't think the cheap big box Janomes will be nearly as good, but Bernina doesn't make cheap end machines anyway (Bernettes are quite different outsourced machines with the Bernette badge).
In some ways I think the Janome top end machines are slightly better made in that they can be more easily serviced by non manufacturer appointed technicians, but generally from a build quality point of view the top end Janomes and Berninas are on a par.
Of course, the Janomes have the drop in bobbins/hooks which are vulnerable to damage quite easily (other than the 1600 and HD 9 machines which have industrial hook mechanisms - Bernina does not have an equivalent having dropped out of that market). Bernina still have have front facing high quality steel hooks/hook races.
A friend told me i should get a bernina when she saw i was about to throw my singer out the window. Now i wont buy any other sewing machine except Bernina.
😂😂😂I LOVE IT!!!
What were you using preBernina?
Juki
For the price of the Bernina they should give you all the perks! The classes should be free after paying $8000+ I love Bernina I have an older model but I refuse to spend $8-$10,000 when there are a number of other great machines for less bc computer machines DO NOT LAST! I paid $3000 for mine and they no longer make the circuit board for the machine only after 22 years so I found a lovely Juki, a Bernette and a beautiful straight stitch Janome HD9 and I spent less than $3000. Bernina is one of the best but they are ridiculously too much money!
@22Blessed7 I’m glad you found other options that work for you ❤️
This! There are many for less money that are as good as Bernina.
@@eleana1239 I STRONGLY AGREE! 👍🏼
I know Juki manufactures the sergers for bernina (so you can always find a juki serger that is equivalent to a bernina serger
Classes are free forever thru your dealer
Bernina is coming out with a new machine. The 990.
I know! Can’t wait to see it ❤️
For 24K$ price tag it's not directly an instant/impulse purchase.
Everything you stated as reasons for switching from some other brand, that you didn't mention, I can apply to my combo machine that us a different brand.
But, your presentation was great. I love your enthusiasm for your machine!
Thanks so much ❤️
The first sewing machine I purchased was a Bernina 910 (in 1990 or so). I still have it. A whopping 7 stitches. Built in Switzerland; built like a tank. I purchased a newer Bernina B530 which had tons more stitches. These machines are no longer made in Switzerland. Mine is made in Taiwan. I love my Berninas. Geez, the 910 sells now for about what I paid for it then. I bought my B530 on closeout and save about $$$$$'s.
Your machine was made in the Bernina owned and managed factory in Thailand
@@mehere779 Thanks for correcting.
I’m also a Bernina girl and have the older 830, the 570qee, and the 790 plus. Would love to have the new 990 but will wait and see.
I love my Berninas. I didn't actually try any other brands when I got the opportunity to buy a new machine for the first time. Bernina had just introduced their FM Stitch Reguilator foot and they were the only brand with it at the time. I got lucky and bought one of the best machines made, a 440QE. I have since added a 570QEE. Still own the 440 too. And, yes, I am a quilter. But Bernina isn't just for quilters.
@tmoore1144 that is awesome!!! 😎
I love my Bernina!!!
Oh man me too!!! 😃
I am a Bernina girl as my mother before me!
😃So awesome! I love it ❤️
I think Pfaff icons or the 4.5 give you more features, including a built in walking foot, with the same build quality as Bernina. It also has better embroidery and quilting features, and more accessories for garment sewing.
Unlimited classes? Really? That is quite nice ..
@@lmingr1 it is because it really allows you to learn your machine
@@thecbsacademy that’s is great but here in Taiwan, they don’t do that 😓
Most people can't afford a Bernina.. They are expensive machines.
Biggest catch is that they have many rather expensive accessories and it's hard to avoid buying them. They are also very good and smart about marketing. Sure, you don't need to have all the sewing feet but if you have "just the correct one" your work will be easier and result will be better (unless you have a skill). At this stage, I think I have spent as much, if not even more, on accessories than on the machine itself :D
A fraction of the people are not in Dallas, would have been nice if you would have done actual demonstrations……..
In the video I stated that I would do demo’s and show various pressure feet and the features of the 535 E in future videos
I like Bernina and Babylock but must say Pfaffs .... engineered and constructed in Germany are the very best.
@catherinebullock9748 my sewing bestie would agree with you on that! She has the Pfaff Performance Icon and loves it! 😃
Pfaff is not longer made in Germany
Pfaff sewing machines are now made in China.
Sadly - present day Pfaff/Husqvarna/Viking/Singer machines are only "names" of the owning SVP group - machines all made cheaply in China, other than the excellent straight stitch only machines (all made for them by Janome)
What an advertisement you done , you must have been paid well in $ and merchandise .