tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post6239823997799667808..comments2023-10-31T23:18:36.262+11:00Comments on Esther's Design Blog: Houndstooth ShumperEsther Aliuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760874340919976083noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-74159031906927040782016-08-02T21:24:54.549+10:002016-08-02T21:24:54.549+10:00If you are not aware yet a 97 and 97 D foot have b...If you are not aware yet a 97 and 97 D foot have been released which should cater for your 1/4 needsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051660769599187161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-68433026090590892012014-07-09T21:40:39.932+10:002014-07-09T21:40:39.932+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724751204476609519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-23528120025116364272014-07-09T11:12:01.284+10:002014-07-09T11:12:01.284+10:00I think Rita, who posts at Red Pepper Quilts uses ...I think Rita, who posts at Red Pepper Quilts uses an 820. (or did) She makes lovely quilts that seem to be accurately sewn. You might ask her how she manages the 1/4". Her blog is full of lovely things worth checking out.Donna~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-29119802135545855552014-07-06T22:58:15.589+10:002014-07-06T22:58:15.589+10:00I find it so sad when you spend so much money on a...I find it so sad when you spend so much money on a sewing machine that you can't get it to sew a simple buttonhole. I had good action when one of my sewing machines top of line machine kept having to be serviced. I called the President of the company. Boy did I get action. It was not a Bernina. I even had a new miter replaced before the warranty ran out. So Esther go to the top of the Company. Good luck.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952553076346739583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-85682654652632036832014-07-06T04:39:49.935+10:002014-07-06T04:39:49.935+10:00I have not sewn anything for myself in quite awhil...I have not sewn anything for myself in quite awhile, I can't seem to get a good fit from a pattern and have not ventured into resizing/etc. I am very short so I don't find clothes that fit easily and I am inspired from your posts so I may give it a try again. I am sorry that you have never been able to sew satisfactorily on your 820. I have a mid-arm quilting machine I bought 8 years ago and have never been able to quilt with because of tension and other problems. I have wasted many hours (and so much floor space). Again I am inspired-I am going to contact the dealer and ask them to buy it back. For me, I will take what I can get because I don't want to pass the machine on to someone else. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434672299036886394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-67104927472443760912014-07-05T02:35:38.943+10:002014-07-05T02:35:38.943+10:00One more idea -- I have heard that some consumers ...One more idea -- I have heard that some consumers have had luck getting problems resolved by contacting Bernina corporate directly when their dealers failed to make things right for them. You may never end up bonding with this machine, but you still should not have to just accept inferior quality. You're in Australia, right? Here's the corporate contact info:<br /><br />BERNINA Australia Pty Ltd<br /> Unit 10 / 15 Carrington Road<br /> Castle Hill NSW 2154<br /> Ph: +61 2 9899 1188<br /> Fax: +61 2 9899 1469<br /><br />Call us toll free: 1800 237 646Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-68199391245649978732014-07-05T02:24:06.178+10:002014-07-05T02:24:06.178+10:00So sorry to read about your bad experiences with t...So sorry to read about your bad experiences with the Bernina 820. I came THIS CLOSE to buying an 830 but then I read so many awful reviews online. I ended up waiting until Bernina came out with the 750 QE, which has a much more user-friendly bobbin system, IMO. I think the problem is that the sewing machine manufacturers are trying to create the One Machine to Rule the Sewing Room and certain functions are just not compatible in the same machine. Although I love my 750 for free-motion quilting or embroidery, and at some point I'll probably have fun playing around with those lovely 9 mm decorative stitches, I usually prefer piecing on my 1935 Singer Featherweight for the narrow feed dogs and rock-solid straight stitch every time, no fuss. I agree with you that the buttonholes your 820 makes are horrendous. I have not yet read your back posts about your 820, but I wonder whether this is a case where your dealer/tech is letting you down? There is a Yahoo group for Bernina 7 Series owners where I have found that certain Bernina dealers have great techs and great customer service, and all happy customers. Other Bernina dealers tell customers "it must be user error," or "you're being too picky," either because they don't really care about you after the sale or they just are not knowledgeable enough about the ins and outs of the new machines. It seems that there are things the techs can adjust and update to make huge improvements in stitch quality, IF they know what they are doing. Sometimes I'll read about someone getting a machine that just can't be made to sew acceptably, and the dealer ends up sending it back to Bernina and the customer gets a new machine that performs up to standards. I don't know how long ago your husband bought the 820 for you, but it should be under warranty still and might be worth traveling to a different Bernina dealer if your dealer is unwilling or unable to make it right for you.Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-42761810766068716112014-07-04T09:29:07.342+10:002014-07-04T09:29:07.342+10:00Love your last sentence! After telling the sales s...Love your last sentence! After telling the sales staff I was mostly a quilter, they happily sold me an 820. It took a while for me to admit that a 1/4" seam is an impossibility due to the width of the feed dogs, I went back to tell them I considered it criminal to sell 820s to quilters; they suggested I take some more lessons. So I sent them a link to your first column on the 820, hoping to prove I was not the only unhappy one. Count me as 3 years and not happy yetDixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00019618946884383144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-77575263492907164252014-07-04T06:11:27.833+10:002014-07-04T06:11:27.833+10:00I love that word - shumper. I don't sew for my...I love that word - shumper. I don't sew for myself any more. I made myself an outfit to wear to a wedding about 20 years ago when I saw what I wanted in a shop, but it cost $450 and I absolutely couldn't afford it. I spent quite a few weekends making a pencil skirt and fitted jacket and was really pleased with how they turned out. Now I use my sewing machine for quilting.Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199266373220519690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-31797951150546941952014-07-04T05:46:26.640+10:002014-07-04T05:46:26.640+10:00I have not sewn any clothes this year as of yet......I have not sewn any clothes this year as of yet...although I plan to make my gd a couple of play sets for the summer...really sad that your machine is not working out for you...Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778881951560644932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-22806022347862883502014-07-04T00:13:45.119+10:002014-07-04T00:13:45.119+10:00Esther, I, too, love my 1950's Elna. It is t...Esther, I, too, love my 1950's Elna. It is the machine I learned to sew on and it makes just perfect buttonholes! I have also owned many newer machines but nothing beats the Elna for hardiness or stitch beauty. I recently made a mother of the bride dress on my trusty Elna. Now in the throes of finishing a quilt for the local guild show in September, on a newer Elna. I am in awe of your beautiful collars and should try some of those myself and my neck is always cold in the winter.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07295550804702480222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-20463888676442246382014-07-03T23:28:51.495+10:002014-07-03T23:28:51.495+10:00I have not sewn any clothing in years that I am sa...I have not sewn any clothing in years that I am satisfied with - I love to make quilts, but my sewing for clothing never works out.It is a real shame about that sewing machine. I suppose you have already talked to the place you bought it from and placed your concerns over the machine and had no help - it is a real pity to have spent a lot on a machine and then have it not work properly.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-36956647621770380972014-07-03T23:15:21.579+10:002014-07-03T23:15:21.579+10:00I've not sewn anything for myself in quite som...I've not sewn anything for myself in quite some time but I am making my daughter a shift/sleeveless dress. She liked the one she purchased and has worn for a while and she just wanted another one just like it. We went 'shopping' in my sewing room and she found some great fabric. I cut it out using the favourite dress as a pattern and a couple of days ago she finally tried it on. Now, I just have to cut the bias and finish off the neck edge and arm holes.Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013261733996949731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-31072862607335342152014-07-03T23:11:58.974+10:002014-07-03T23:11:58.974+10:00I love seeing your beautiful blouses and your fabr...I love seeing your beautiful blouses and your fabric choices. I no longer try to sew clothes for myself as I am never pleased with my results. I am under-tall and the patterns never work for me. Seeing your beautiful sewing makes me want to try again. Thank you for showing your beautiful choices.februarybaby54https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230330226261394024noreply@blogger.com