Bernina Sewing Machines

Bernina Sewing Machines - A Real Modern Marvel

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The Bernina household sewing machine was first introduced to the public in 1932 by Fritz Gegauf in the Swiss town of Steckborn. Karl Gegauf, Fritz's father, had begun manufacturing different types of sewing machines in the late 19th century and had in fact produced the first hemstitching machine in 1892. The company remains a family owned business headquartered in Steckborn, Switzerland. They want to keep it this way in order to protect the quality and innovation of the machines they have brought to market since 1932.

While Bernina sewing machines were not the first to be computerized they have certainly raised the standards in this market and produced a large loyal following to prove it. A Bernina may cost a little more but once it's in the home there is seldom a seamstress who would return it. The learning curve on a new model Bernina is quick for someone with sewing experience. All the gizmos and gadgets on these high tech machines may overwhelm someone new to the craft. 

 The Bernina 830 - 2009

This is Bernina's luxury sewing machine and it's programmed to do roughly 1,100 stiches per minute. Imagine how quickly you could make something special for one of your kids or create that new duvet cover you've always wanted. Speed isn't the only thing this sewing machine offers. Not only can you do your regular sewing on the Bernina 830 but you can also produce some pretty spectacular embroidery projects at 1,000 stitches per minute. Over 140 built-in embriodery motifs from several well known designers are included.

The 830 gives you plenty of area to position your materials so you are not always worried about them getting in your way. The space under the foot provides enough room to work with some of the thicker fabrics such as denim. The patented jumbo bobbin allows you more time to create instead of constantly prepping the sewing machine. Perhaps the most impressive feature on the Bernina 830 is the centrally located 7-inch touchscreen computer which makes sitting down to do any sewing or embroidery project so easy. All the controls and options are right at your fingertips. Whatever you program into the sewing machine can be saved for use on another day.

The fact that the Bernina 830 is both a sewing tool and an embroidery stitcher that works at the fastest speeds of any home sewing machine is well worth the little bit higher price you will find in the marketplace for it. Don't let that discourage you. The Bernina 830 is manufactured to give pride of ownership and no hassle performance when practicing your craft. This sewing machine will be your best friend in the sewing room for a very long time.