poll: used Bernina 802 or new Janome 521?
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poll: used Bernina 802 or new Janome 521? ginam 12-29-2007
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Posted by ginam on December 29, 2007, 11:01 pm

Hi! I'm hoping you can help with your opinions. I have some Christmas
money dedicated to a sewing machine. My options are (original plan) a new
Janome Sewist 521, OR a beautiful used Bernina 802. The Janome is $225,
and the Bernina is $499. I don't really have an extra $275 to part with,
but could pay if over the next couple of months if it's worth it. The
problem is that I don't know if it is. I'm very new to sewing, and while I
don't want to get frustrated with a crummy bottom-rung machine, I also
don't want to over-invest. ANY and ALL opinions welcome! Thanks!!
Gina
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Posted by Kay Lancaster on December 30, 2007, 5:42 pm
>
> Hi! I'm hoping you can help with your opinions. I have some Christmas
> money dedicated to a sewing machine. My options are (original plan) a new
> Janome Sewist 521, OR a beautiful used Bernina 802. The Janome is $225,
> and the Bernina is $499. I don't really have an extra $275 to part with,

I have no opinions one way or the other, as neither is a brand that I've
particularly enjoyed. However, one thing that may sway the choice one
way or the other: have you priced accessory feet for both machines?

Kay


Posted by Kate XXXXXX on December 30, 2007, 7:25 pm
ginam wrote:
> Hi! I'm hoping you can help with your opinions. I have some Christmas
> money dedicated to a sewing machine. My options are (original plan) a new
> Janome Sewist 521, OR a beautiful used Bernina 802. The Janome is $225,
> and the Bernina is $499. I don't really have an extra $275 to part with,
> but could pay if over the next couple of months if it's worth it. The
> problem is that I don't know if it is. I'm very new to sewing, and while I
> don't want to get frustrated with a crummy bottom-rung machine, I also
> don't want to over-invest. ANY and ALL opinions welcome! Thanks!!

Suck it and see! ;)

No, really... You need to try them both and see which you prefer. My
personal choice would be the Bernina, but I love them of old and have
yet to find a Janome I'd give house room to. That's not to say there
isn't one or will never be one, just that I have yet to find it. On the
other hand, I'd never pass up a decent pre-loved Bernina...

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