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I bought the Bernina 830 record a while ago and it is one of the most reliable little machines. A real work horse uses any thread and purrs like a kitten. I use it nearly every day and wouldn't part with it for anything. I have Pfaff and Bernina, Janome and Embroidery machine and love them all but this wee one is super.
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Originally Posted by Sandra-P
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I don't trust all the reviews anymore since finding out that some Amazon reviews were faked. I have two Bernina's one for each place we live and they are both 550's. Absolutely love them, they have been the best, and I do have a nice Pfaff as well but use the Bernina as I find it does everything I want.
The Pfaff lover would probably give a bad review to any non-Pfaff machine. |
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
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Never base a decision on a single review. I read a negative review by someone who didn't like a machine because it didn't fit in the cabinet. Enjoy your machine.
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I've beenreading up on the 830. It has a 12" throat...way bigger than my Janome 6500 ( which l love) which has 9.5". Also the 830 has a stich regulator. These 2 features alone will make it an outstanding choice for quilting. It can embroider too! l have one for sewing & one for embroidery. And lastly, my old Bernina 1050 ,which l purchased new in 1987 and used every day in my drapery shop,is still being used daily at that shop , even though l retired 6 yr. ago, that's 28 yr. of use 6 days/week!
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The early "new" 830s were very troublesome. The recent ones aren't as prone to problems. It still is a very complicated machine that has to be treated kindly. Make sure you take mastery classes, and don't be afraid of,it.
Pam |
My first good modern sewing machine was a 1992 Bernina 1031, lovely machine that doesn't ask if I needed to sew that today. :cool: I still sew with it and it does wonderfully for all types of sewing including FMQ.
I have also done FMQ with my friend's 830, another wonderful machine for FMQ. I have a new Pfaff with all the bells and whistles, but the Bernina 1031 is still a favorite machine to sew with. Sharon in Texas |
If it is the older 830 they are a great machine. I love my mom's machine. It stills sews amazing.
I do not know why they have the old 830 and a newer model 830. |
Never worry about things you can't change. I bet that is one wonderful machine. What one person hates another loves, why worry? Enjoy!
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I think you will love it. I have been looking at this machine and have done research and it is a great machine. The first machine that I ever bought was a Bernina and I have always regretted trading it in
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I bought a Bernina 820 when they first came out. I don't think they had worked out all the kinks in the machine. After it had gone up to Chicago twice I was fed up with it. Luckily my dealer traded me even steven for a 550.
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