Bernina Sewing Machine Reviews
What Can Users Of Bernina Tell Us About It?

Berninas 530, 910, & 930, 1008 
When I looked for sewing machines for sale at garage sales, and the price was $280 or so, I always said "no thanks!", and wondered why the people always ...

Berninas: old 830, 1260, 440, 200/730 - soon to have a new Bernina 830 
LOVE BERNINAS!! As you can see I have and have had several Berninas. I started out with the Bernina 830 in 1980 -my first big purchase out of nursing school!...

Bernina Deco 650 
I bought the Bernina Deco 650 sewing machine for my wife and paid over $1300 for it. I thought Bernina stood for quality but it is the Swedish word for ...

Bernina 530 
We bought my Bernina 530 machine 35 years ago used. I have absolutely loved this machine. Only problems I have encountered were caused by abuse. (Not getting ...

Bernina 1120 
Bought my Bernina 1120 sewing machine in the early eighties. Was working at the time so didn't sew a lot, but did sew.

Now I am retired and am using ...

Bernina Activa 135S 
My story is one of disappointment unfortunately. I purchased a new machine the Bernina Activa 135s about 7 years ago based on my sister's recommendation ...

Bernina 1010 sewing machine 
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 ...

Bernina Activa 220 review 
I have used Singers all my life, but I have been researching for over a month now, and I've been to a lot of dealers checking out the different machines....

Bernina Bernette 234 serger 
I love this Bernina Bernette 234 serger and will not trade it in for anything computerized. It is a workhorse and has never been to the repair shop.

I ...

Bernina Bernette 92c 
I bought my Bernina Bernette 92c on sale (I think retail was about 800? I got it for around 500. I love this machine. Before I had a Brother (non-computerized)...

Bernina 1030 sewing machine 
I bought my Bernina 1030 sewing machine new around 1987. It was used in my business for about 15 years designing and repairing mountaineering and rescue ...

Bernina Artista 730E 
I got my Bernina Artista 730E for Christmas almost 3 years ago. The light has never worked right. I must turn the machine on and off about 20 times in ...

Bernina Aurora 440QE 
In 2009 I was able to purchase my first Bernina, the Aurora 440QE sewing machine as an ex-show demonstration model, and am absolutely smitten with it. I ...

Bernina Patchwork Edition 230 
I was so excited to be able to buy one of the Bernina Patchwork Edition 230 sewing machines. The sales person couldn't say enough good things about it....

Bernina Series 8 the 820 
The Bernina 820 is a beautiful machine with lots of hype and promise. I have had it less than a month and am ready to give it back.

The automatic ...

Bernina 1080 sewing machine 
I have used and abused the Bernina 1080 sewing machine for 13 years and I love it. It gives whatever you need and mine has never broken down. I have ...

Bernina Virtuosa 153 QE 
I purchased my Bernina Virtuosa 153 QE sewing machine at the end of 2001, it was a brand new machine. Since I was working outside the home I rarely used ...

Bernina 1090S 
I received the Bernina 1090S sewing machine from a friend's wife who passed away rather young (47 years old) and neither of their 2 daughters wanted it....

Buying a used Bernina 1230 
I have the opportunity to buy a used Bernina 1230 sewing machine and I want to know what to look for when i try it out.

Are there any warning signs ...

Bernina 240 machine 
I use the Bernina 240 in my year 12 VET fashion class i started last year in year 10.

Although it is a complicated machine it is very quick to learn ...

Bernina 1130 sewing machine 
Quality like a Swiss watch.

This 20 year old Bernina 1130 model may sell for more than it did originally (currently $700-$800+ US in with all of the ...

Bernina Minimatic 
I'm a beginner in quilting and my brother-in-law gave me the Bernina Minimatic sewing machine.

The Minimatic sews like a dream but I can't figure ...

bernina 185 
I have a Bernina 185 sewing machine that has a ghost in it! I'll be sewing for a while and then it stops all of a sudden.

No matter what I am sewing ...

Bernina 930 machine 
In 1984 I bought my Bernina 930 sewing machine and there was a time that I used it a lot.

For the last couple of years I did not sew as frequently ...

Bernina 830 sewing machine 
I bought this little workhorse in Jan 1978 and I am still using it! I will never turn this Bernina 830 sewing machine in for an 'upgrade'.

It does ...

old Bernina 730 
I bought my Bernina 730 40 years ago. I have loved it.

The only problem for me now, is that Bernina no longer manufactures parts for it.

I would ...

Bernina 1130 and 1230 
Awesome! Wouldn't sew on anything else. Completely spoiled.

My husband bought the first one on Ebay years ago for a Christmas gift. Stumbled across ...

Bernina 802 
I purchased the Bernina 802 sewing machine more than twenty five years ago and i am still in love with it.

I have been exposed to other brands of machines ...

Bernina 930, 807 and Bernina Activa 130 
I bought my first Bernina in 1986, Bernina Record 930 Electronic. I love this machine. The settings are easy to understand and use. Metal feet and attachments....

Bernina 1630 
I've had a Bernina 1630 since 1991. Bought it new. My 1630 has been a fantastic machine, I quilt and the machine has been used on a daily basis. I have ...

Bernina Aurora 430 w/Embroidery Module & BSR 
I'm really happy with my Bernina Aurora 430 sewing machine but am looking to find a backup to use when embroidering. I do an awful lot of quilts and have ...

Bernina 1260 machine 
I have had my Bernina 1260 for over ten years. I have it maintained on a yearly basis. I clean and oil it faithfully.

It has not given me an ounce ...

Bernette  
Won't be buying a Bernina again. I waited 20 years to buy my own sewing machine and chose a Bernina Bernette .

I don't do enough sewing to justify ...

Bernina 1000 Designer 
I have used the Bernina Designer 1000 almost daily for 20 years. Love it.

I have used it to sew all fabrics and it does very well. My only concern ...

Bernina 200/730E with BSR 
I bought the Bernina 200E fully upgraded to a 730E approximately 4 years ago from a local, very reputable dealer. I have just about every foot every made ...

Bernina 1008 
My Bernina 1008 replaced a machine that I had deemed to be a 'hanger queen', in the repair shop more often than not, manufactured by a different company....

180E, 440Q and I had a very old (almost 40 year old) Bernina I gave to my sister 
I have owned a Bernina since the early 70's and wonder why anyone would buy anything but a Bernina.

In 1998 I bought the new 180E computerized machine ...

Bernina 200e/2004 
I purchased a Bernina 200e in May of 2004. I loved it but after about 2 years it turned to "Wish I Never Purchased a Bernina.

To make a long story ...

Bernina 630E 
I AM IN LOVE WITH MY Bernina 630E MACHINE,IT HAS BROUGHT ME BACK TO WHAT I LOVE MOST, SEWING AND THE EMBROIDERY IS MY NEW LOVE!!!

MAKING LOTS OF PEOPLE ...

Bernina 640 
I thought I loved it. But I bought it for the BSR and have had nothing but trouble with adjusting the bobbin to make the back of the quilt look good.

It ...

Bernina bernette 66 machine 
The Bernina Bernette 66 is one of many Bernina sewing machines and far more better than any other model it has great features etc.

Whilst it is ...

Bernina 801 sport  Not rated yet
I purchased the Bernina 801 sport sewing machine along with a Bernette serger in the early 80's and thus began my love affair with Bernina. What an absolute ...

Bernina Artista 830  Not rated yet
Among the tools and toys for my old age that I recenlty bought with my inheritance were three top-of-the-line embroidery machines, including a Bernina ...

Bernina Deco 340 Embroidery Machine  Not rated yet
I purchased the Bernina Deco 340 Embroidery Machine in July of 2009, and without ever taking a class I've used the machine from day one without any problems,...

Bernina 230  Not rated yet
I bought the Bernina 230 sewing machine about 6 months ago and have mad several garments with it. I have also used it to copy bags and garments I see in ...

Bernina 165E and Bernina BSR  Not rated yet
I have two Bernina's because I do a LOT of embroidery I also have a Singer Quantum XL6000 computerised machine.

You can download designs from your ...