Thread: New bernina

I've been watching the Bernina 750 on-line, but won't go to the dealership to try it because I'm afraid I'll buy it. I've never had a Bernina before and this one has so many of the things I like, except the price.

I am a Pfaff girl. The Berninas cost too much as do their attachments.

I had a look at the 780 last week at my dealers. I already have a 730 and wondered if it was worth the expense of trading up. To be honest although it has a new type of bobbin and is that little big larger in the "harp" area I didn't think I could justify the expense. I am also slightly worried that this machine would have similar teething troubles as the 830 when it first came out that I would wait and see how it behalved before taking any further action.

Originally Posted by dunster

Bernina is the only DSM with a true stitch regulator. That was a big selling point for me. My machine is the 440QE, a bit older, but I've never regretted buying it. It makes free motion so much easier. (Although now I quilt on a longarm...)

I've had my 440 QE since it came out, never looked back......love it. I also have 1260, wouldn't give it up for the world.

I love my Berninas, 440 with embroidery and an older 910 electronic (and a 1300 MDC serger). I did buy all of them used, however (the 440 and the serger were both 1 year old and very slightly used but also a very good price) The new Berninas are high priced and I doubt I would ever buy a brand new one, even though I do love the quality of the brand. I realize you are asking about the features and I can't say I have been in to look at the newest models, despite numurous enticing emails from my dealer.

I am looking for reviews on these machines as well. Can anyone give advice on how to get the "best deal". I see they are listing the MSRP, but how do we find the right dealer. If only my DH would tackle this like he's buying a new car.

We have the new 780 in our store right now so that the owner can demo the new design series. I haven't seen the 750 yet. You should find the best dealer in your area for a new Bernina. Store owners are not required to charge MSRP. Look at the Bernina web site and watch for their sales - particularly like the one that usually happens in the fall giving you 4 years to pay at no interest. Sometimes the LQS that sells Bernina will have pre-owned machines. The hardest part is figuring out how much machine you need and want.

Coke, Pepsi, get what YOU like. Awesome for any new sewing machine. I like Pfaff but I am sure there are more great sewing machines out there!!!!!

I have heard good things about the new 700 series, just out of my pocket range when I was investing in a sewing computer (see I am learning the lingo!) as well as a serger. Of course I have been buying feet left and right here to get everything I think I need for the moment. LOL I had a hay day with the book they put in with my 380 ---and now you can access it as a pdf ---- search Bernina for "Bernina Accessories Solutions for Your Ideas". Gives you a guide to machines assigning a letter then you go through and find all the presser feet and accessories that will work for your machine! I think my dealer loves me! LOL