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Bernina 200 with embroidery unit
maidathome Intermediate Member since 2/23/07 Posts: 53	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/16/11 9:37 PM I just got this machine and would like some hints and tips on the best things about it. any machine advice appreciated!!! Marie
annenet   Advanced VA USA Member since 8/2/03 Posts: 1021	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/16/11 9:55 PM What do you need to know? I have both a 165E and 630E so I'm pretty happy about Berninas! The 200 is a really nice machine! ------ So many projects, not enough time At my house in VA: Bernina 1010, Activa 220, Artista 630E, B580 Singer 201-2, 221, Bernina Serger 1100D, 1300MDC Consew 75T At my Lake House in PA: Bernina Artista 165E, Singer 503A http://sewingtechie.blogspot.com/
Elisabeth Lee   Advanced MI USA Member since 10/25/08 Posts: 14	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/16/11 11:22 PM Does your machine have the embroidery unit and software?
maidathome Intermediate Member since 2/23/07 Posts: 53	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/17/11 8:49 AM I already had the software for the computer and it did come with the embroidery unit. What are your favorite features of this machine? How easy is it to back up if your thread breaks while embroidering? Any helpful hints or tips that you can think of for this machine. I think every machine has little quirks and knowing these can make sewing on a new machine much easier. One other thing can you use pre wound bobbins when embroidering? -- Edited on 5/17/11 8:50 AM -- -- Edited on 5/17/11 10:17 AM --
annenet   Advanced VA USA Member since 8/2/03 Posts: 1021	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/17/11 10:33 AM I don't have a 200 but I will say backing up on either my 165E and 630E is really easy. The 165E does it with a back arrow and the 630E does it with the stitch width dial. Neither has a low bobbin indicator but they will both indicate a thead break if it runs out. My favorite thing on the 630E is being able to use the USB cord from my computer to the machine to send a design. You can find really long USB cords for this! I'm pretty sure the 200 has a separte bobbin winder. I can do that on the 630E. -- Edited on 5/17/11 10:34 AM -- ------ So many projects, not enough time At my house in VA: Bernina 1010, Activa 220, Artista 630E, B580 Singer 201-2, 221, Bernina Serger 1100D, 1300MDC Consew 75T At my Lake House in PA: Bernina Artista 165E, Singer 503A http://sewingtechie.blogspot.com/
JunkerMom Member since 7/19/11 Posts: 2	Login to reply to this post In reply to maidathome Like this post Date: 7/22/11 2:55 PM I am looking at a used 200 with embroidery unit on ebay. Would you mind telling me what you paid for yours so that I can make an educated bid?
Doris W. in TN   Intermediate TN USA Member since 2/9/04 Posts: 6803	Login to reply to this post In reply to maidathome Like this post Date: 7/22/11 4:59 PM Quote: maidathome I just got this machine and would like some hints and tips on the best things about it. any machine advice appreciated!!! Marie BerninaLand Yahoo Group is what you want to join. After you're approved for membership (a process to screen spambots), you can go to this same home page and search for topics, instead of reading a gazillion pages of comments. It's a very good group, and very informative.
Doris W. in TN   Intermediate TN USA Member since 2/9/04 Posts: 6803	Login to reply to this post In reply to maidathome Like this post Date: 7/22/11 5:02 PM Quote: maidathome One other thing can you use pre wound bobbins when embroidering? You can, I think, but the low bobbin thread sensor might go bonkers. That Yahoo Group I referenced above has talked about it, so the search (once again) will help. I have the 730E and it is much cheaper to buy extra bobbins and wind my own. I use the Bottom Line by Superior for my bobbins and it works great, comes in a variety of colors, too.

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