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Why a Bernina over a Jamone Sewing machine

Old 12-03-2010, 04:41 PM
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I didn't test drive the Janome, but I love my Bernina. Bought it from the dealer, but it was a trade in. I will never part with it. I ride her hard and put her up wet and she is ready to go everytime. Not a minutes trouble out of it. I think the Bernina has a more complete offering of feet (of course they are expensive) as well.

I think that you should test drive and form your own opinion based on YOUR needs. You'll be happier that way-
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Old 12-03-2010, 04:49 PM
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I went to a class for machine quilting many years ago and had trouble with my machine. The store was a Bernina dealer and gave me a machine to use. That was the end of it for me. I came home and told DH I HAD to have a Bernina. We had one income and four little kids - we could not afford a Bernina. I coveted for a year or two and then budget be damned, I got one. I haven't been sorry for a single minute, have never had a minute of trouble and wouldn't sell it for anything.

I have thought about getting a backup beside my FW and have looked at Viking and Janome. Can't say I won't ever do it but I just can't imagine I would choose to use another machine when my Bernina is sitting there.
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Old 12-03-2010, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
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Yes, because Janome is made cheaper in China with cheaper materials.
my Janome boxes said made in Japan.

and they are not at all cheap.

as much as i love my Janomes i can also say that i've never met a Bernina owner who wasn't absolutely crazy over it. not one has ever said she wished she'd bought something different. i don't know if it's true of all models, but the bernina a friend has is quieter than either of my janomes. i think you'll be pleased whichever you buy. pick the one that offers the most for the amount you can afford to spend. you will not regret it. :-)
Yup, my bad. Japan. I didn't say cheap, I said cheaper.
My box says Japan too. Japan is not like China or Taiwan in regards to cheaper made electronics. I would buy something made in Japan over the others any day-it's not the same by a longshot.

eta: Janome also was originally a Japanese company, so it stands to reason they would still be made in Japan (some, however, are not made in Japan).
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Old 12-03-2010, 05:01 PM
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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!
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Old 12-03-2010, 05:10 PM
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I didn't know Bernina was a front loader. That is one of my top reasons for choosing the machines I do is that I prefer a drop in bobbin. I've had a front loader (babylock) and didn't care for it.
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Old 12-03-2010, 05:40 PM
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thanks for all these comments. I can't upgrade yet, but I keep wondering.
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Old 12-03-2010, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by gale
I didn't know Bernina was a front loader. That is one of my top reasons for choosing the machines I do is that I prefer a drop in bobbin. I've had a front loader (babylock) and didn't care for it.
My Janome is a drop in and my Bernina a front loading. I like being able to see immediately, how much is left on the bobbin with the Janome. But, the front loading bobbin is much more user friendly when it comes to embroidering. If the bobbin is running low or runs out while doing an embroidery I don't have to remove the hoop and fuss with it, just open up the front and pop it in. So, it really depends on what you use the machine for IMO.
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Old 12-03-2010, 06:03 PM
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I have older Berninas and love them. Have had one since 1075. The older ones have a beautiful satin stitch. I have a Jem Gold Janome which I take to class, also a Featherweight. I have sewed on top of line Janome but prefer Bernina.
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I have three Janome machines. I have the 6500 (that I bought new), a 1600P for my mid-arm, and a baby Janome my kids use to sew on. I have NEVER had an issue with my Janome machines. I love everything about my 6500. There are a few features that the 7700 has that would be nice, but I cannot imagine sewing on any other brand. I tried out a Bernina and a Pfaff, and a couple others, but fell in love with the Janome before I bought it.
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Old 12-03-2010, 06:08 PM
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I have 2 singers, a brother and a Janome. I only use my Janome. I love it. It is light enough to take anywhere, and yet durable. I sews like a dream and also quilts beautifuly
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