Originally Posted by
happinessbears
Hi everyone! So I am looking for a new sewing machine!! I'm looking at Janome and Bernina right now and if price didn't matter, I'd totally go for a Bernina. But I have a sad budget of $300 - $400 and I won't be able to get a Bernina with that!
Apparently Bernina doesn't list their prices online!, SO does anyone know how much each Bernina model costs? And if you own them, are you satisfied with it and think its worth the money? I'm also considering getting a used Bernina. Do you guys think a used Bernina would still be better than a new Janome? Thanks so much!
PS- I know many people tell me that the money will totally be worth it in the long run, but even though I plan to go into designing and using my sewing machine forever, my parents won't allow me to get a more expensive one. They keep saying I should just upgrade later!
So I also have to convince them!! Help! Oh and also, this will be a birthday present for me!
I have a Bernina 930, That I have had for almost 30 years no. I keep it clean and oiled often. I have not had any problems with it. I have never had to have it serviced. I purchased it new, and had to put it on lay-away at the time, because I had just finished getting my college degree, and I had just started back to work. At the time my children were small and I made almost all of their clothes. I would not trade my Bernina for any new machine. I love how it sews and even though it is heavy, I still take it to quilting guild, if I have started a quilt on it and not on one of my featherwights, as I prefer to use the same machine on any quilt I am working on.
I would recommend getting a Bernina if you possibly can, even perhaps a used one. I do not know anyhting about a Janome, so I guess I can't give an opinion about them. I would recommend trying both out before you purchase and make your decision from there. If you like the Bernina and the price is more than you can afford at this time, you might consider a layaway program if the dealer will permit it. Good luck with whatever you decide, and have lots of fun sewing.