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Free Bernina Manuals

sewmodadmin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:35:58 +0000

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

SewMod Cover Great Response!

sewmodadmin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:39:44 +0000

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 one now!

Sewing Pattern – Cover Fits M Bag Shell

sewmodadmin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:03:16 +0000

SewMod Cover Fits Over an Interchangeable M Bag Shell

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

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In Search of Bernina 830

sewmodadmin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:09:36 +0000

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.

Bernina The Gold Standard

sewmodadmin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:31:10 +0000

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 to look at the Bernina. The purchase must have been significant because I remember spending the better part of an afternoon at the store. The machine had to be ordered and we returned a few weeks later to pick it up. I sewed my first projects on that machine and I remember my Home EC teacher being very impressed with the name Bernina. My mom still has that machine today. To me, Bernina is a name that is synonymous with sewing machine quality.

Most Wanted Sewing Machine Features

sewmodadmin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:16:05 +0000

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 time. Buttonholes are about as fancy as I get, so no need for embroidery. That’s about it- really. I’ll keep my computer and my sewing separate thank you very much.

So Long Brother

sewmodadmin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:59:08 +0000

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 my son’s crib sets, many outfits, curtains for our camper trailer and home, several Halloween costumes, and of course many mending projects as well. Right now the presser foot sits at permanent angle. It must have been damaged during a move or in storage- I don’t really remember. I do know that although I can still sew on it, it’s just not enjoyable. I’m at the point where this machine isn’t worth investing in, and I’d really like a new machine.