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The reason I have a Bernina is because my sister bought it for me because she wanted to teach me to quilt about 15 years ago.
My machine is awesome! I've never had a minutes trouble out of it. Love, love, love Bernina! |
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by memere9
Originally Posted by Candace
I have both a Janome and Bernina! Get two is my motto:> To be serious. Nothing compares to the quality of a Bernina. That being said, it's the most expensive on the market. IMHO worth it, but Janome has an excellent reputation and I was thrilled with my 9000 until I upgraded to my Bernina. So....it really is preference and how much you want to spend on a new toy.
Yes, because Janome is made cheaper in China with cheaper materials. I love my Janome, but there really is no comparison to a Bernina. It's like comparing a Chevy to a Rolls Royce. There's nothing wrong with a Chevy. But, once you've driven a Rolls Royce, it's hard to go back! |
Originally Posted by mic-pa
I have three Janome's and never had a problem with any of them. I never test drove a Bernina per sae but the price of the extra feet and the fact two of my friends had Berninas and they were in the shop more than they were in their homes.
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Originally Posted by scowlkat
I would take a Janome over Bernina any day! Janomes are almost completely metal still (not the ones in Hancocks - the ones you buy through dealers - and yes, I have verified that they are different). I sew on a Bernina frequently at a friend's house and find it to be a real pain in the neck, it has a very poor quality satin stitch and hate the front loading bobbin. Besides the price of the machine and all the accessories is way out of line for what you get. Now Janome has fallen behind in keeping up with the current features for embroidery machines so I went with a Babylock Ellisimo when I upgraded this summer. I could have gone with the Bernina 830 monster but after playing with it at the shop and studying the manual, I felt it was too finicky for my tastes.
Now this is all my personal opinion and reasoning. I know that most of the dedicated Bernina people are going to disagree which is fine. The main thing is to give yourself an opportunity to study and use whatever machines you are interested in to make an informed decision and prevent regrets. Off my soapbox now! |
I bought my first Bernina because my Viking was worn out. At the time the Viking just came out with computer machines, I test drove one for a week (the dealer figured for sure I would buy it, so let me try it for a week) I hated that machine, so drove another 45 miles to where a Bernina dealer had a shop. I explained what I had just done with the Viking and asked if I could test drive the Bernina for a week. I really got a strange look, but he said if I left a deposit check for 1/2 the cost, he would allow that. (he would keep the check and return it if I didn't like the machine) I took a 930 home and in a week took him another check for the balance. He was happy and I was happy. I still have that machine, but did upgrade to a 150 some years ago. I have a small featherweight to take to classes and a Bernina sport model when zig zag etc is needed in the class. Its light and just a basic machine, have no idea if they still make these.
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How can anyone say that Janome is lacking in the embroidery area with the 11000SE out there. I love mine and don't feel it lacking in embroidery, plus there aren't any huge embroidery attachments that need to have their own storage bag cause they're so big. A big plus for me.
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In the 1990s when I wanted to buy a computerized machine I asked my favorite sewing machine dealer which machine he would recommend based on the service record, was most user friendly and most important... which machine he would buy for his wife... without hesitation he said the Janome. He insisted I test drive some of the other brands he carries/services with similar options, and it didn't take long to know he was right.... it was the Janome I wanted. I've had no regrets!
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let's avoid using this thread to complain about either brand.
when you average the opinions and individual experiences - good and bad - it always comes out the same. both are very good brands. lemons are few and far between. list the features and factors that are important to you. then get the one that meets all or the most of those criteria within your budget. if the one you really want is outside your budget, save up some more. ;-) |
When I was shopping for a machine the Janome was sold in a vacuum store and the man that demonstrated it was knowledgeable, he wasn't a sewer. The Bernina was sold in a sewing store where they also sold fabrics etc. and had regularly scheduled classes. So, for the support provided and for the BSR, Bernina won out. I enjoy attending classes, Bernina Club and getting to know so many wonderful sewers! Lots of good inspiration and information available in the company of other sewers.
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I love the Bernina feet, they are so simple to change, the stitch plate just pops out with no tools needed, and I prefer the front-load bobbin because I can change it without removing whatever I'm sewing or embroidering to get to it.
When I got my first Bernina I loved it so much that I gave my Janome away immediately and haven't missed it at all. I agree though about the convenience of the embroidery arm being part of the 11000 and not having a module to store / attach for embroidery. Janome's 11000 hoops are squarer and mostly wider than Bernina's current range (except for the new 830). |
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