1.26.2010

I finally took the plunge

It's been a long time coming, but I finally bought a real sewing machine. After 2 hours at the dealer and a lot of trying out some other less expensive brands I kept on going back to the bernina. Maybe it's because my mother had a Bernina so it's what I learned on, but it just felt comfortable. I felt like I could go home and open the box and start sewing right away (which of coarse I did). So I am now the proud owner of a Bernina Activa 220. I have only had it for two days, but so far so good. It doesn't have many bells and whistles, but it is sturdy. After working on a 30 year old machine for so long I can't tell you how exciting a buttonhole function is to me. I am also looking forward to my free classes to make sure I know everything there is to know about this little beauty.

9 comments:

  1. I have the Bernina Activa 240, and I LOVE the button holes this machine makes! I like the machine in general, but those button holes are amazing! :)

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  2. oh congrats! can't wait to see even more amazing stuff coming from that thing.

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  3. A definite right of passage. I guess that means you can have a baby now, you're all grown up!

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  4. ooh. I'm so jealous. I've always wanted a Bernina.

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  5. Congrats! Someday I'll get a real machine too...

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  6. Good for you. Growing up my mom would only work with a Bernina, so it was ingrained in us that it was the best.

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  7. How exciting for you! I have a Bernina 160 and I LOVE it! It is 13 years old now and I stiil consider it new! Its the only machine I've owned, as I started sewing as an adult. Hope you enjoy yours too!

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  8. That's the exact one I have too - I love it! You will not regret it. Can't wait to see what will be your first project on it.

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  9. I'm in my third year of owning this model, and I can't tell you how pleased I've been with it! It sews like a dream.

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