These two very nice machines came my way this week. I nearly passed on them because I don't know much about Berninas and each had one thing or the other missing.
I'm glad that I took the chance though. When I got them home and started playing them, I was quite impressed with their internal design and how well they sewed.
I tried them them on light, medium and heavy work. The 830 happily munched it's way through 7 layers of Sunbrella, and if I had some leather around the place, it would sewn that too.
Nice, solid, simple to use machines. Nothing flashy about them, just good quality sewing machines.
On the other hand, parts, lets talk about parts. Expensive! The asking price for the missing cord and foot controller for the 801 is $165. (I did find an aftermarket one for a mere $80....)
I looked up the new prices of some different feet, not cheap.....
Still, if you come into a complete working one, I highly recommend, the 830 Record.
I have an 830 purchased new in 1973. Despite having a newer , computer machine, this remains my go-to for most of my sewing. It is an incredible machine. Still made and sold in a similar form by Bernina, think it is the 1008
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