Bernina 1010 sewing machine

by Dorothy
(Australia)

The Bernina 1010 is the best machine in the Bernina range for a basic sewer. It has very few bells and whistles however it is also a reliable workhorse for a busy seamstress.

There are many stitches for decorative sewing which are manually dialed up using a slide bar. The machine has a 'drop feed dogs ' option for freewheel embroidery. This is a machine that is almost unbreakable, with its strong metal frame and metal extension tray. It also has a large comfortable foot pedal.

The stitch length and zigzag stitches are also selected with a dial...there is very little that can go wrong with this machine. Metal bobbins are loaded into the bobbin case and placed in the front of the machine.

Providing the machine race is well cleaned and a drop of oil added regularly the machine will purr.
The lower tension is adjusted by a small screw in the bobbin case. The lighting is directly above the needle and can be easily replaced using the globe remover supplied.

There are several presser feet supplied with the machine and many more available to make every sewing technique a breeze.

I recently gave my Bernina 1010 to my daughter who now sews for her two infants and she, too, is finding it uncomplicated and fun to use.