Need help deciding on sewing machine
07-23-2011, 01:30 PM
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I am looking to either buy a Janome 8050 or a Bernette 65. If any of you have these machines which would be the best. Also, in the photos I noticed the Bernette 65 has a blanket stitch which I use often, but didn't see it on the Janome. Does the Janome have the blanket stitch as well?
07-23-2011, 03:01 PM
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I wouldn't get a Bernette. It is not at all comparable to a Bernina! Janome has a better reputation than Bernette.
If you are thinking of the blanket stitch for machine applique, I actually prefer a hem stitch. Blanket stitch is one straight stitch followed by one zigzag, I think; hem stitch is three straight stitches followed by one zigzag. Don't know about the blanket stitch, but to use the hem stitch I have to mirror image the stitch. (Not all sewing machines will have this feature.)
If you are thinking of the blanket stitch for machine applique, I actually prefer a hem stitch. Blanket stitch is one straight stitch followed by one zigzag, I think; hem stitch is three straight stitches followed by one zigzag. Don't know about the blanket stitch, but to use the hem stitch I have to mirror image the stitch. (Not all sewing machines will have this feature.)
07-23-2011, 03:55 PM
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No help on a comparison here...Bernina has totally replaced and upgraded the Bernette line. I love the new ones. The 65 is one of the older models....I reduced their prices and sold them out! Take a look at the ,12,15,20,25 Good luck!
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