My New “Precious” – Bernina 1300mds Coverstitch
I previously posted that I got a Bernina 1300mds (2/3/4/5 thread combo coverstitch serger) for a Valentine’s gift.���He bought it on sale – 25% off – I think.�� It was on order because he wanted me to have a brand new one in the box, and not a floor model.� We picked it up from our local dealership – Sew Hut in Clairemont – about a week ago.
I took some pictures of it when I got it home; After all, I’ve never had a BRAND NEW sewing machine/serger in the BOX before!!� I even took a picture of the box … It came with three other feet (other than the one on it) that I have no idea how to use, or really what they do for that matter.
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It took me almost a week to even turn it on. I just didn’t want to be disappointed, and I was enjoying that “new” smell. That smell is so intimidating, you know? My issues with “new smell” go back to childhood. I rarely got anything new. Most everything was from a garage sale. So when I got a new doll or other toy, I would leave it in the box for a while. Then I would carefully remove it, but still wouldn’t play with it. I would make it clothes, and dress it up, fix any stray hair, and carefully line up my prized posessions on a shelf. I even went through a similiar issue when I got my first “fancy” undergarments from a department store (I was around six at the time) – I would go count and refold them for weeks before I wore them!
I’m finally wearing my “favorite” clothes and shoes, what good are they if they aren’t worn? Mostly because my metabolism seemed to slow this year and if I don’t wear them now, I may never fit into them again …
Oh yeah … back to the machine … It runs like a dream, so quiet, and well designed. I figured out the coverstitch, after about a day of twiddling, and was so impressed by how resiliant the machine was to my numerous errors. The thread did not break once!!
I put the old machine on ebay – Babylock BL402 (Protege with Differential Feed). It is now sold and getting it’s final tuneup before going to it’s new home. I had to sell it right away, or else my hoarding disease would kick in. So let’s send it a fond farewell, and give it an “honorable discharge”.
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7 Responses to “My New “Precious” – Bernina 1300mds Coverstitch”
Comment from MelissaB
Time March 3, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Congrats on your new machine – ahh the smell of new electronics! 
And yep, what good are things if we don’t love and use them? The same holds true for the stashed china tableware everyone doesn’t use. We need to use them every day and not save them for special occassions ~ afterall every day is a special day, right?
Comment from twistedangel
Time March 4, 2008 at 2:57 am
Hi Gigi and Melissa,
I know you’re both right. But the thing (Gigi) is that I do a lot of tailoring, and very little serging – I really think someone else will cherish this machine more than I will (it’s a ‘pay it forward’ thing. I got the Babylock new at a steal from someone that never used it). I originally considered the CS only, but my fiancee called the shop to guage my real “needs”. I honestly, will not use the coverstitch often, so I think he made a good choice. I want to go all Bernina, remember Bernina is “like a cult” (your quote, years ago). I’m in love, for real, with the engineering of Bernina, and especially the resiliance of the machines (and that there is a local dealer that is very friendly). It takes another engineer to really appreciate it all – but we could never live with the noise of Babylocks after the Bernina. It’s Bernina or Bust now.
Melissa – right said. I have this beautiful antique bone china that is hand painted (and bamboo textured). My fiancee put it up high so I can’t reach it (my direction), but we never use it, I keep saying, “ahhh, we should have brought out the china for ’so and so’”. Out of sight, out of mind. If you don’t use it, and don’t share it, where is the joy?? I’m working on the ‘issues’, bear with me !!
Will either of you be at the GTG?? I sure hope so!! I would love to meet you in person!!
Comment from Marie
Time March 4, 2008 at 4:27 am
Just a comment from a lurker here,I too am a all Bernina girl. I love them. Even used older Berninas. You will never regret it. I love that Bernina or bust. Congratulations on the new machine you will enjoy it for many years.
Comment from Elaray
Time March 4, 2008 at 7:24 am
Ahhh A new machine! I new Bernina serger has been in the back of my mind for a few months now – ever since I got a new Bernina conventional machine in January. My little neurosis is to have my sewing machine and serer match. Currently I have an Elna Pro 5 DC serger and a Bernina 430 sewing machine. I’m glad you like your serger so much. It makes me want one all the more!
Comment from MelissaB
Time March 4, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Yes, get that china out and use it! When we got married we didn’t even register for any china because we figured it would be a waste at that time in our lives (we got married very early – we was 22 and me 21). Someday I’d love to have some china, but we will definitely use it!
By the GTG, you’re referring to the PR weekend in LA I’m guessing? If so, yep, I’ll be there! I’m flying in Friday morning and leaving Saturday afternoon. I can hardly wait to go (only 10 days left) and meet my PR girls! Looking so forward to meeting you! 
I’m taking Susan’s class on Friday too, I need all the handsewing help I can get!
Comment from Donna Hodgson
Time March 7, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Stopped by to say congrats on your new machine. So nice!!! Do keep us posted on how much you are loving it and using it, ok? Take care!
Comment from Gigi
Time March 3, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Getting a brand new machine is always so exciting! I know you will enjoy it immensely! I would have kept the old machine though, it’s so handy to have one set for cover and one set for serging…just a thought.