Bernina Record 830 Testing Stitches

I bought this machine several years ago. I finally had the time to get it out and test it. It was locked up due to not being used for years. I had to soak it with a Heavy Duty Degreaser spray 3 times. After that I greased and oiled it. Follow along and I test it for the first time to see if it will sew.

[@moniqueleliveld6367]

De bernina 830 record is een fantastische machine zelf heb ik hem zelf gekocht in het jaar 1976, ik doe er ontzettend veel mee ook b.v. leer en andere soorten stoffen. Hij is gewoon fantastisch. Heelveel groetjes van monique uit nederland.

[@kevinsews]

@@moniqueleliveld6367 Yes, they are great machines!

[@MyMike509]

These are great, well made machines - looks like you have it running quite nicely! I serviced my neighbor/friend's back in 2020 (never having used a Bernina before). She had the whole shabang - red carrying case, tons of feet etc. The only issue I had was with the manual buttonholer. Can't remember if it was left or right side of stitches on the buttonhole, but one side had a significantly longer stitch length. Kind of like you wanted to do a second round just on that one side to make it look even with the other side. I read (on forums) that others had or noticed this as well. I might borrow it again to service it,, as she never oils it anyway, and test it again. :) I'm impressed your stitches looked so nice, after running a knit through there without a jersey/stretch needle! Enjoy!

[@kevinsews]

Yes, it came with a Red Case and lots of feet.