I know that Janome makes Kenmore sewing machines but what are some other brands that are made by Phaff and Bernina

Bernina makes Bernette

I guess they don't make them - they are just under them.

I heard or read somewhere that Husquevarna (Viking) and Pfaff are now made by the same company????

My new Pfaff has some things suspiciously like my Viking>

Bernettes used to be (often) made by Janome, for Bernina. Sort of like Janome made Kenmores for Sears. I don't think it applies to the newest Bernettes, the 12, 15, 20, and 25. Pfaff is owned by the same company that owns Singer and Viking. They have a less expensive Hobby line., which isn't necessarily made by the same factories that make other Pfaffs.

the janome dealer at the Bailey's shop in leicester ny told me that almost all dsm;s are made by janome

Chuck Bailey is just a fountain of information isn't he?!!

Viking used to make White sewing machines. Not sure if that still true.

Bernina is the only family owned sewing machine company left. Everything else is owned by a company or group of companies that manufacture multiple brands. Bernina does not make their Bernette line.

I have heard that the same company now owns Singer, Viking and Pfaff. Janome makes Kenmore and Elna. Berninas are still made by Bernina in Switzerland, but the Bernette line is made in Asia and their sergers are made by Juki.

I would have to disagree with this. LOL!