Bernina Sewing Machines

Bernina Model 830

The Bernina Model 830 (not to be confused with the Bernina 830 that stormed the market in 2009) hasn't been manufactured since 1977 but it still maintains a huge list of fans as witnessed by the number of internet forums devoted to the sewing machine. The popularity of this machine is due to the fact that Bernina made it near perfect. It can be extremely difficult to find a used Bernina Model 830 in the first place and, if you do, it won't be cheap. The manufacturer got just about everything right with this series.

Computerized sewing machines were not yet on the market when the Bernina Model 830 first appeared in 1972. It did come with a long list of features however, all rolled into a sewing marvel. From the Five Step Buttonhole to the twenty-one different stitches and the five needle positions the Bernina Model 830 had it all. There were a number of "feet" that came standard with the sewing machine. Some of the more popular ones included Zigzag, Embroidery, Overlock, Blindstitch, Buttonhole, Small Darning, Tailor tacking, Hemmer 4mm, Pintuck (7-groove), Lap Hemmer, Zipper, and the low Shank Adaptor.

This is a great machine for someone wanting to learn how to sew. It  brings a sense of "I can do this" because of its features and easy to follow instructions. If you are able to find one of these Model 830s for sale snap it up and make sure to grab the instruction manual. If the previous owner lost it you should be able to pick one up on eBay.