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Bernina 1630 Inspiration
A Computerized Machine For Sewing And Embroidery


The Bernina 1630 is a track-ball embellished sewing machine.

It is a very versatile and easy-to-use computerized machine that comes with an instructional video and provides project instructions.

The 1630 from Bernina is built with program keys for flexibility and a PC interface that allows you to digitize your own designs easily.

This Swiss-made sewing machine is probably the best machine for those looking to sew and quilt.

With its wide choices of stitch and embroidery designs, any sewing project is possible, provided that manual instructions are read carefully.

Bernina 1630 Review

The Bernina 1630 sewing machine features a wide range of accessories such as MR memory that enables letters, numbers, and stitches to be used in combination.

The stitching sequences can be programmed and saved in the memory of the sewing machine or on a blank memory key for recall. You can also add additional designs to the MR memory depending on the availability of the space.

The MR is equipped with 9 memories with 70 spaces each. Another feature is the stitch designer, a computer design program that enables you to create a pattern that can be used as a sequence in MR. These digitized patterns can also be saved in the machine or in the blank memory key that holds up to 25 spaces of memory.

The designer software feature has design programs to be used in your computer that enables you to create customized detailed stitches and designs. These customized designs and motifs are transmitted from your PC to the machine.

Here's a list of items that are included in a 1630 machine: Stitch charts, Special screwdriver, Instruction book, Presser foot lifter, Sewing table, Seam ruler, Seam ripper, Foot control unit, Foot #8 jeans foot, Needle assortment, Foot #4 zipper foot, Five 163 bobbins, Cleaning brush, Carrying Case, Bobbin case, Accessories box, Seam/quilting guide, Foot #1 coded reverse pattern foot, Height adjustment tool, Needle threader, Oil bottle, Darning ring w/ arm small screwdriver, Balance insert, Video demonstrating some of the capabilities and Foot #9 darning Foot.

Advantages Of Bernina 1630

1. It has a very good stitch component that can easily be combined to form new stitches.

2. It has some very useful new practical stitches and programs.

Disadvantages Of Bernina 1630

1. Its automatic tension does not work as well as its older versions.

2. The Bernina 1630 software only works with a particular application or program, for example, it will only run with a Windows 95 program.

Consumer Reviews
Sewing on the Bernina Inspiration 1630 is a dream, and if it performs like my previous Bernina sewing machines, I won't have many problems with it. And if I do, the Bernina dealer has always done repairs like cleaning or minor adjustments for free. They always give you free lessons on the new machine (or used) that you buy, so you know how to use the machine properly. -Everd

I love my Bernina 1630 too. I just finished a vest for my daughter's first grade teacher. It is the apple vest from Cindy Taylor Oates book, and it came out great. The satin stitching is top notch. I used some fancy threads, metallics, and rayons, and it looks great. -Roni


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