tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post3366262291308899557..comments2023-07-09T04:45:15.032+01:00Comments on Dibs and The Machine: A tale of 2 machinesDibshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-82460492241026828022014-06-05T00:52:53.127+01:002014-06-05T00:52:53.127+01:00Hi just discovered your blog while googling sewing...Hi just discovered your blog while googling sewing machine brands, had a chuckle at this one. Could you recommend a sewing machine to a newbie with very little experience, though I did make a satin Nightie in a sewing class 30+ years ago, this was the last time I used a machine. I hope to practice on calico and cotton and eventually sew heavier fabrics like soft leather and denim, I won't be using the machine as frequently as you do as I have to rotate my many hobbies :-), and worry that I will buy something expensive that will not get a lot of use, ( Though have been looking at the Bernina and Janome brands and sighing alot ) but still would like something I can grow into. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you xDeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-53407735059571136802013-08-11T11:12:04.401+01:002013-08-11T11:12:04.401+01:00I've got a Bernina which I have had since I wa...I've got a Bernina which I have had since I was 18 (I'm 40 now) and he is still going strong. He makes a bit of a racket when sewing (bad art student years not oiling him enough) but he is built like a tank and the tension is beautiful. <br />Yes the only annoying thing is the cost of the extra (feet etc) but I would def recommend a Bernina. Although having sewn recently on a Janome I am loving the automatic button hole stitch - its the old 4 part method on my machine ; (Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12402428532932369775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-28443829298639434022013-06-01T00:25:15.272+01:002013-06-01T00:25:15.272+01:00I bought the Bernina Activa 230PE (Patchwork Editi...I bought the Bernina Activa 230PE (Patchwork Edition) about 2 yrs. ago, now. I love it. Enjoy your machine that will do what you ask it. Mary G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-24346973113698469632013-05-25T13:27:08.987+01:002013-05-25T13:27:08.987+01:00I've got the Bernina 215, which I use downstai...I've got the Bernina 215, which I use downstairs when it gets a bit hot. I love it, just wish I had more space upstairs to have it out all the time. Less stitches than yours but they are all I need. Looks like you have everything covered now, can't beat having an heir and a spare.Gernellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586075730028008804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-54509544552055634152013-05-19T00:49:28.183+01:002013-05-19T00:49:28.183+01:00How serendipitous! Looks like you guys were meant...How serendipitous! Looks like you guys were meant to be together! :D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-6064053803443575462013-05-17T11:45:53.701+01:002013-05-17T11:45:53.701+01:00Love at first sight! :)Love at first sight! :)niddetissushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675473136978180192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-91618634597070854922013-05-16T21:49:08.974+01:002013-05-16T21:49:08.974+01:00You're so lucky to get a Bernina, no doubt you...You're so lucky to get a Bernina, no doubt you will get good use of Nina. Too bad the Janome did not work out for you, that is my brand of choice (until I'm rich enough to buy only Berninas !), I have the sewing machine (6600P, but weighting 12kg), overlocker & coverlock from Janome, and they're just so reliable (at least that works for me !). Have fun with Nina :-DVeronicahttp://naiwacouture.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-88049641792003343682013-05-16T20:54:33.541+01:002013-05-16T20:54:33.541+01:00I love that you've named your machines! I hope...I love that you've named your machines! I hope you and Nina get along fabulously and that Faffi doesn't get jealous!Vicki Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11499699081356841775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-23706651029159360012013-05-16T16:37:50.144+01:002013-05-16T16:37:50.144+01:00Hehehe you crack me up! Enjoy your new machine, sh...Hehehe you crack me up! Enjoy your new machine, she's a beauty!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789835649001447699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-80411614405717832062013-05-16T14:50:52.026+01:002013-05-16T14:50:52.026+01:00I have that machine and I can tell you, it's a...I have that machine and I can tell you, it's a corker! An absolute work horse and will cope admirably with really thick fabrics should you venture into things like coat making. Very wise to buy an invisible foot zipper. I've also found my walking foot extremely useful. You will love this machine, Dibs!didyoumakethathttp://didyoumakethat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-13142058147288557532013-05-16T13:31:08.138+01:002013-05-16T13:31:08.138+01:00I bought my bernina 220 a few months ago, she'...I bought my bernina 220 a few months ago, she's the same age as your Nina but I call her Harriet. She's the loveliest machine ever and we get along so (sew) well!<br />She's the same series as yours but has less options (stitches mainly). You won't regret buying her as I couldn't imagine my life without her now! Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-9513300695696653322013-05-16T11:40:07.120+01:002013-05-16T11:40:07.120+01:00Oh well done! You had me in stitches over the Brid...Oh well done! You had me in stitches over the Bridesmaid dress comment, I read it out load to my husband who shook his head as that is the sort of thing I would say! I love sewing machines and am tied to my pfaff, but teach on an Elna which I was told is made by the same company as Janome. I do like sewing on the Elna now. No snarly bobbin threads and tangles that seem to just happen with some machine. Cant wait to see what you make next. AlizaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118827371836842940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-1960601034904804622013-05-16T07:50:52.877+01:002013-05-16T07:50:52.877+01:00Your Bernina is a beauty, and what a bargain! I a...Your Bernina is a beauty, and what a bargain! I am jealous. Also, I'm loving your logic on buying a new machine versus the price of a bridesmaid dress! Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891063381064955827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-83915060052146013672013-05-16T06:24:11.584+01:002013-05-16T06:24:11.584+01:00Thanks for the info Dibs. I am glad you have foun...Thanks for the info Dibs. I am glad you have found a machine you can work with. I am using an old Toshiba that I have had forever. One day I will upgrade when finances permit. She has done me proud over the years, so I will keep her for sentimental reasons, even if I don't use her so much. zoraseeds seams and upcyclinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720512495231317918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-29148474052896511762013-05-16T00:41:55.723+01:002013-05-16T00:41:55.723+01:00I used an Activa when my Bernina 430 was being rep...I used an Activa when my Bernina 430 was being repaired and I, too, fell in love. It's a great little machine!Elarayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487492651398001387noreply@blogger.com