Originally Posted by SuzieQuilts

A Bernina for $400 is a great buy. Bernina machines well maintained, will last a long time. There is a reason that Bernina sewing machines are at the higher end of the market, besides just the name. They build a quality machine that will last, and that is why they continue to be in business. My advice would be not to sit down with the manual, read it over, and then sew on it.