This month is Sewing Machine Month at Sew Mama Sew and to start thing off they are having a Sewing Machine Meme.So I thoug I would particapate I am always wondering about what kind of machines every one else has.
1.What brnad and model to you have?
At the present time I own a Bernia activa 125 and a singer feather weight.
2.How long have you had them.
I think I have had the Bernina about 8 years.
The feather weight I just purchased in January off of Ebay.
3. how much did your machines cost?
3. how much did your machines cost?
I think I paid around $550 dollars for the Bernina 8 years ago but I have no idea what they are worth now.The singer I paid $125 which is fairly cheap but is not have it's original motor.
4. What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)?I have sewn everything from clothing,Halloween costumes,curtain and quilts.
5.How much do you sew? How much wear and tear does the machine get?
5.How much do you sew? How much wear and tear does the machine get?
The Bernina get used about every week but it did sit ideal for maybe 2 years one time.I never use the featherweight but it does sew like a dream.
6.Do you like/love/hate your machine? Are you ambivalent? Passionate? Does she have a name?I absolutely love both machines .
6.Do you like/love/hate your machine? Are you ambivalent? Passionate? Does she have a name?I absolutely love both machines .
I have never got around to naming them but I have thought about it.
What features does your machine have that work well for you?I love the needle up and down ,the fact that I can slow down the speed to half speed and that i can move the needle left or right with just the push of a button, and that I can drop the feed dogs on the Bernina.
What features does your machine have that work well for you?I love the needle up and down ,the fact that I can slow down the speed to half speed and that i can move the needle left or right with just the push of a button, and that I can drop the feed dogs on the Bernina.
On the singer I love that it sews great and it is just plain ole cute.
And I forgot I also love on the Bernina that the thread never get knotted up and it never eats my fabric and I never have to adjust the tension.(can you tell I love the Bernina)
7.Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine?
no
8.Do you have a great story to share about your machine (i.e., Found it under the Christmas tree? Dropped it on the kitchen floor? Sewed your fingernail to your zipper?, Got it from your Great Grandma?, etc.!)? We want to hear it!
8.Do you have a great story to share about your machine (i.e., Found it under the Christmas tree? Dropped it on the kitchen floor? Sewed your fingernail to your zipper?, Got it from your Great Grandma?, etc.!)? We want to hear it!
The only thing that ever happen was one time I had moved my machine to the family room to sew and I had it sitting in front of the french doors.i was using a lamp at night to sew and this lamp had a magnify glass on it well during the afternoon the next day I smelt something burning and I though the house was on fire.I looked and looked and never did find anything until the next day I saw where my sewing machine had a nice burn mark on it that looked like a cigarette burn and she still has the scar today.
9.Would you recommend the machine to others? Why?
9.Would you recommend the machine to others? Why?
Yes because I can always depend on either one.
10.What factors do you think are important to consider when looking for a new machine?Dependability I especially think the Bernina is very dependable.
11.I would probably look into getting a higher end Bernina that had the new stitch regulator.Can you tell I love Bernina?
Brenda:)
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