What Is This Machine???
#64
Yup, It is a Bernette Serger. I have one just like it and yes I bought mine about 26 years ago. Best machine in my lot of 6 sewing machines.
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#66
I have that machine. It is one of the best old fashioned sergers around. I still use it occasionally when making clothing or table toppers that will get washed all the time. I got it in about 1980, through a stretch and sew store in the DC area and taught classes for them for about two years to pay it off. And I had it serviced once and it still runs like a charm
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Originally Posted by katrbee
I have that machine. It is one of the best old fashioned sergers around. I still use it occasionally when making clothing or table toppers that will get washed all the time. I got it in about 1980, through a stretch and sew store in the DC area and taught classes for them for about two years to pay it off. And I had it serviced once and it still runs like a charm
#69
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I'm pretty sure it is a Bernette 234 an early serger from Bernina, as it looks just like the one I have been using for abot 20 years. It still serges like a charm, and with the optional foot, does a nice rolled hem. The only problem I have ever had it that they are very hard to thread and you have to get it threaded exactly. The instruction book is not that great but if there is a Bernina dealer near you maybe they would help you out(--but probably would want to sell you a new fancy one!).
If you have no use for it there are lots of charity sewing groups that would probably be happy to have it.
If you have no use for it there are lots of charity sewing groups that would probably be happy to have it.
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This is a great serger---Bernette 300 series--definitely not an embroidery machine....go to a Bernina sales rep. and they can order the manual (or online) for help. Good serger, the thread holders lift up...new sergers are expensive, usually over $800. and more...have had mine for over 12 years. Keep it clean, dust free. Enjoy....
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