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nurse Betty 10-16-2011 01:44 PM

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

KarenR 10-16-2011 01:45 PM

Bernina makes Bernette

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

sewmary 10-16-2011 01:49 PM

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>

Maia B 10-16-2011 01:50 PM

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.

QuiltnNan 10-16-2011 02:10 PM

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

Rose L 10-16-2011 02:18 PM


Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
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?!!

Lori S 10-16-2011 02:19 PM

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

OCQuilts 10-16-2011 03:00 PM

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.

jaciqltznok 10-16-2011 04:22 PM

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.

Candace 10-16-2011 05:17 PM


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

I would have to disagree with this. LOL!

Wintersewer 10-17-2011 06:42 AM

I know that Brother makes Brother and Babylock. The Babylock's are made for and sold by Tacony Corp, and are made to different specs, and supposedly higher standards.




Originally Posted by Candace

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

I would have to disagree with this. LOL!


Skittl1321 10-17-2011 07:59 AM


Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Berninas are still made by Bernina in Switzerland, but the Bernette line is made in Asia


Bernina's Aurora line (which is not inexpensive, and part of the main line) is made in Thailand.

Rose Marie 10-18-2011 05:58 AM

My local shop said that Baby Lock dosnt make machines they just put the name on other brands.
I have the BL Jane and she said it is a Brother machine.


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