Repair or replace sewing machine
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Repair or replace sewing machine
My favorite sewing machine is a Bernina 1630. After spending $350 in less than a year on repairs with repairman saying he wasn't sure it would be okay, I decided to buy a new machine. I bought a Pfaff Expression. It is fine for quilting, but overall my Bernina was much better.
Should I try again for repairs on the Bernina, or should I look for a used Bernina 1630?
Should I try again for repairs on the Bernina, or should I look for a used Bernina 1630?
#2
I really don't know what to say regarding the 1630, but I can tell you that there is not a newer machine made that you will like as much as the 1630. Being an older machine, it has a more powerful motor than new. Also, it is not computerized, so you have more control of the machine. The closest "new" machine that I have found to be more like "older" machines is the Janome 6600. It is still computerized but not as much as others.
Good luck on your dilema, but in my opinion, older is better.
Good luck on your dilema, but in my opinion, older is better.
#3
I really don't know what to say regarding the 1630, but I can tell you that there is not a newer machine made that you will like as much as the 1630. Being an older machine, it has a more powerful motor than new. Also, it is not computerized, so you have more control of the machine. The closest "new" machine that I have found to be more like "older" machines is the Janome 6600. It is still computerized but not as much as others.
Good luck on your dilema, but in my opinion, older is better.
Good luck on your dilema, but in my opinion, older is better.
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Could you explain how the Bernina is better than the Pfaff? I will probably have to buy a new machine eventually, and don't have a clue about the many machines out there. I'm currently using a 30 year old Singer with no bells and whistles.
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I love my Bernina 1530. The only thing that has been replaced is the bobbin case because I foolishly used can air to clean out those pesky little dust bunnies! She is still running fine, needs to go in for her cleaning and I hope she outlast me. What seems to be your problem?? My friend, who has a 1230, had to have her board replaced.
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I've had a 1630 and an artista 180. I loved both of them. I would definitely repair my 180 if it broke, but then I've become a Bernina gal and at the price of new machines, I figure I can put quite a bit of money in this one to keep it working before I'm past the price of a new one. Just curious, did you take it to a Bernina tech or just a generic sewing machine repair man?
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Taking it to an authorized Bernina tech is a good idea. If the news is bad, I would probably look for a Bernina 1630 on eBay and keep the old one for parts (or sell it on eBay for parts). Here is a link to the search I did on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...+1630&_sacat=0
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...+1630&_sacat=0
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A friend (a former Home Ec. teacher) told me that she always found the Pfaff hard to use.
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