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Bernette 46? Anybody know about it?
Sewnsewmom Advanced Beginner Member since 7/31/08 Posts: 780	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/22/09 5:05 PM I'm looking to buy a back up machine. Something that I don't mind my kids using. I'm looking at the Bernette 46. I was told it's similar to the Gem from Janome. I am not sure exactly what the similarity is. Anybody think the Bernette 46 is good?
poorpigling Advanced TX USA Member since 12/28/07 Posts: 10061	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewnsewmom Like this post Date: 11/22/09 5:24 PM No comment one way or another as have no experience with it personally.. but be aware of the fact that the bernettes are or use to be made by brother I believe for bernina.. I MAY be wrong here and if so someone will come along and correct me I am sure...
Sewnsewmom Advanced Beginner Member since 7/31/08 Posts: 780	Login to reply to this post In reply to poorpigling Like this post Date: 11/22/09 8:31 PM Poorpigling, Hmm...very interesting. I have to admit something. When I looked at, I wondered if it was a throw away machine. It is quite cute, however.
Mrs.Moos   Intermediate CA USA Member since 11/5/02 Posts: 2341	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewnsewmom Like this post Date: 11/22/09 10:54 PM I haven't seen the 46--I looked on the Bernina site and couldn't find it either. But we have the 56 in the store I work at. It seems like a fairly sturdy basic machine. It sounds and runs smooth. I have heard they are manufactured to Bernina's specs somewhere like Thailand or Indonesia but not 100% sure about that. Seems like a good machine but I have not done a button hole or blind hem on it. This seems like it would be considered a "full size" machine to me. It is not a like the Janome Jem--it is bigger. ------ Brother ULT 2002D, Janome 6500P, Babylock Eclipse SX, Juki MO654DE, Janome Coverpro 1000CPX, Singer 15-91
johnr55   Intermediate TX USA Member since 3/22/08 Posts: 163	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/24/09 9:29 PM Never heard of a model 46, and I have a pile of Bernettes. I bought a basic 55 for my sister 3 years ago and she absolutely loves it. No, Brother has not historically made Bernettes; the current ones have a big 'made in China' statement on the shipping box. To me, the only thing that makes Bernette any different from the other Asian machines is Bernina-level service. Without it, nothing special.
Betakin Advanced AZ USA Member since 4/22/04 Posts: 7279	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/6/09 12:54 PM Just found this thread on the 46 and I'm bringing this thead back up to the top. The 46 might not be on the Bernina site as yet but was pictured recently in a flyer from my dealer. It is a pretty all black machine with a flower painted on the head. Maybe it is an anniversary model or a special edition model yet to be placed on the Bernina site.
Sewnsewmom Advanced Beginner Member since 7/31/08 Posts: 780	Login to reply to this post In reply to Betakin Like this post Date: 12/7/09 10:15 PM At our local Bernina shop, the owner said that people will use it to take to classes. It's a really cute machine. I know that alone is not enough of a reason to buy one. But I am still thinking about it anyway!
Betakin Advanced AZ USA Member since 4/22/04 Posts: 7279	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewnsewmom Like this post Date: 12/8/09 1:44 AM I remember that around the millenium either Babylock or Brother offered a special edition new machine..maybe it was a Brother big Innovis. It was in black and I didn't like it at the time..they later offered the same machine in White. Since there have been so many white machines since then I think the black is more appealing now. I think it was the White Co...or some other company also offered a smaller Black plastic model some years ago that Hancocks sold at the time. This new black Bernina is more appealing to me, I guess because of the flowers on it. I'm not in the market for a machine but I am always looking for a machine for the DGD's. Some have kids of their own to sew for now. Maybe they will sew more than my DD's have LOL..but I doubt it.
sewgirl101 Advanced Beginner SC USA Member since 12/30/08 Posts: 127	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/20/10 10:56 PM I just saw this machine at my dealer, its really cute. they are selling it for $199.00. It has 8 stitches. I'm not sure what feet come with it, does anyone know? Any one have this machine? ------ Babylock Ellissimo Babylock Evolution Bernina 630E Bernina 450 Janome 6600P Janome 3160QDC
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 6951	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewnsewmom Like this post Date: 9/20/10 11:22 PM I looked at this one at our dealership & was thinking about it but our dealer said that it is not one for every day sewing....it is more designed that it is for occasional sewing or an occasional class. It is very very pretty however & does have a nice stitch. It seems the Gem is more of a long term sewing machine from what I have seen & read. .....I looked at the Janome My Style I thought that was decent too mechanical. ....Hope this helps. ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + ..one month down .. 6 weeks more to go.. They are healing. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 5/8/13 smile

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