Free Bernina Manuals

July 28th, 2009 @ sewmodadmin

Bernina Northwest is a lifesaver for offering free downloads of old out-of-print Manuals for the 830, 807, 810, 817,  930,  and 1260 Models. http://berninanw.com/Out_Of_Print_Manuals.html

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SewMod Cover Great Response!

July 26th, 2009 @ sewmodadmin

Thank you to everyone who has ordered the SewMod Cover pattern! The positive response was even better than I expected! I hope everyone has fun creating their own handmade covers to fit over their favorite “M Bag Shells” I can’t wait to see the results! If you don’t have your pattern yet you can Buy [...]

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Sewing Pattern – Cover Fits M Bag Shell

July 25th, 2009 @ sewmodadmin

Looking for a pattern to sew your own handmade covers that fit over your favorite Interchangeable Magnetic Bag Shells? Look no further! I call it the “SewMod Cover” It’s super easy and fun to make. You can have the pattern within minutes of ordering so order now.  Learn More Take a look!

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In Search of Bernina 830

June 19th, 2009 @ sewmodadmin

Ok so I’ve decided nothing else compares to my mom’s old Bernina 830 so now I’m ISO Bernina 830. I’ve gotta say I have a bit of sticker shock- these machines seem to be going for $350-$750 on ebay. I’m going to hold out for a bargain though.

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Bernina The Gold Standard

June 17th, 2009 @ sewmodadmin

While researching online I found myself comparing all sewing machines to the machine I learned to sew on back in the 1970′s. Back then, my parents owned a fabric store and my dad set out to purchase the best machine of the time- a Bernina. I remember the whole family drove an hour to Sacramento [...]

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Most Wanted Sewing Machine Features

June 12th, 2009 @ sewmodadmin

What do I want in a sewing machine? First it needs to be solidly built. I’d be happy if I never need to buy another machine. I’d like the ability to sew well on a wide variety of fabrics and thicknesses. I want a beautiful straight stitch since that’s what I sew 99% of the [...]

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So Long Brother

June 6th, 2009 @ sewmodadmin

My Brother XL 2022 has just about given up. I bought the sewing machine before my daughter was born in 1992. I didn’t pay a lot for it and although it was nothing special it’s been a pretty good machine. In the past 16 years I’ve sewed many projects on it including my daughter’s and [...]

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