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National Sewing Month 2016 Day 2: BERNINA Sewing Machine Review

September 2, 2016 by Seams and Scissors 60 Comments

We’re so excited to celebrate National Sewing Month with you again this year, and we have so many opportunities in store! Throughout the month of September, participate in a sew along, learn awesome sewing tips and tricks, learn how to make wonderful projects for the home and holidays, and WIN A SEWING MACHINE!!!!!

BERNINA B215 Simply Red Sewing Machine

The BERNINA 215 Simply Red Sewing Machine is a stunning machine, and you have so many opportunities to win it! Enter the giveaway here once daily, and you can also leave a comment on this blog post for an extra entry!

Check out this review from one of the editors:

“Sewing back in the day might have seemed easy, but now that the BERNINA 215 Simply Red sewing machine is out, you’ll quickly realize sewing will never be easier. The B 215 Simply Red is ideal for price-conscious beginners who value quality and sewing convenience. It’s a user-friendly machine that can easily handle thick layers of fabric, perform a multitude of creative techniques, and can be upgraded with a wide range of accessories. Features include a built-in needle threader, thread cutter, backlit LCD, and direct-select keypad for accessing 11 stitch patterns including a buttonhole. You can also personalize with “skins” designs to make your sewing machine match your personality and style. Who said your sewing machine has to be a boring white color? You can choose designs from BERNINA or you can upload your own photos or graphics for a truly one-of-a-kind sewing machine. The BERNINA also has a simple direct-stitch selection and has a needle stop up/down.

“The accessories included in this machine are: the reverse pattern foot #1, which is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches, four different versions of BERNINA metal bobbins, overlock foot #2, which lets you neaten seams easily, buttonhole foot #3, which makes it easy to sew buttonholes with and without cording, the snap-on shank, the zipper foot #4 (which is narrow and has a centrally positioned toe), can stitch closely to the sipper coil, blindstitch foot #5, and a slide-on free-arm table for ultimate sewing comfort.

“The additions found in the BERNINA 215 Simply Red speak for themselves. Needle position on the direct-selection key pad for ultra-efficiency and control stitch length, stitch width. Work up your sewing projects faster with details like the built-in needle threader. You can also decide what position to stop your needle in and what speed to sew at the touch of a button. With savvy features, the BERNINA 215 gracefully gives control back to the sewist. Master your sewing again with this easy-to-use machine from BERNINA; it’s made to help you create masterpieces.”

How to Enter Our Grand Prize Giveaway

BERNINA Simply Red

To celebrate National Sewing Month, we’re giving away a GRAND PRIZE: this BERNINA 215 Simply Red valued at $999! Enter to win on AllFreeSewing.com.

Gain extra entries for our grand prize by commenting on our daily National Sewing Month blog posts here on Seams & Scissors. Comment your answer to our question below for an extra entry!

Contest Rules:

  • Commenting on this page will enter you to win the prize. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • The winner will be selected at random from the comments on this page and entries on AllFreeSewing.com.
  • You have until September 30th, 2016 at 11:59 CST to leave your comment on this post. Comments after that will not be counted.
  • Contest is open to anyone 18+ in the US and Canada. Void in Puerto Rico, the Province of Quebec and where prohibited.
  • The winner will be contacted by the e-mail address provided in their account.

Today’s Question: What is the best thing about using a sewing machine?

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  1. Kim koluch says

    September 2, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Sewing is my happy place!

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  2. Dawn Hollingsworth says

    September 2, 2016 at 3:27 am

    The best thing about using a machine to sew is the speed! 🙂

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  3. Michaeleen Malo says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:11 am

    I love that a sewing machine can bring my ideas of home decor, clothing or crafts to life. As well as a sense of accomplishment with a finished project.

    Reply
  4. Marquita Fletcher says

    September 2, 2016 at 10:59 am

    The best thing about using a sewing machine are the different stitches that are available as well as the durability of the garment.

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  5. Daniela says

    September 2, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    I love hand sewing but speed of sewing machine can’t be beat.

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  6. Ms.Ravikala. K says

    September 2, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is in completing a project earlier than plan.

    Reply
  7. Chipmunk says

    September 2, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    I appreciate the nice even stitches from a sewing machine; I would have to say that’s the best thing about using one. The speed of sewing comes in at a close second.

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  8. Delaine says

    September 2, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is the decorative stitches that you can use to add pizazz to sewing projects. Thanks!

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  9. geeta patel says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    Make’s me fall in love with stitching .

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  10. Lynn M says

    September 2, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is all the fun things you can make with it! Speed comes in a close 2nd!

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  11. Lynn McLean says

    September 2, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is all the fun things you can make! Speed comes in a close 2nd!

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  12. Celina Gray says

    September 2, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is that it’s FUN and saves time!

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  13. kristle says

    September 2, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    Speed

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  14. Virginia Hikdebrandt says

    September 3, 2016 at 12:42 am

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is that it allows you to create things that cannot be purchased at a store !

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  15. Beth says

    September 3, 2016 at 1:14 am

    The sound. There is nothing like the sound of a machine, whether it is an old Singer or a new serger. The rhythms of a sewing machine bring me peace and help me center. It’s zen-like to me. 🙂

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  16. Deborah F says

    September 3, 2016 at 1:58 am

    Awesome creating. It does so much.

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  17. Kathy E. says

    September 3, 2016 at 2:53 am

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is nice, even stitches in much less time than hand-stitching!

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  18. Kathy says

    September 3, 2016 at 3:58 am

    Just to be able to make lots of baby quilts so fast yet beautifully done.

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  19. Chris says

    September 3, 2016 at 4:28 am

    The best part is speed and accuracy.

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  20. Migdalia Figueroa says

    September 3, 2016 at 7:47 am

    My goodness! Sewing with a sewing machine is 200% better than sewing by hand. Your fingers do not get pricked. The seams are straight and even. You finish your project much faster, and of course, it looks better. When done, you have time to do more sewing!

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  21. marianne king says

    September 3, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    I learned to sew in 4-H club when I was 11. I was able to model and win a first place ribbon entering my outfit I made in the county fair. I still have that passion of sewing, crafting, embroidery, gardening and flowers today. Sharing what I learned to my daughters and know grandchildren.

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  22. marianne king says

    September 3, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    The best thing on my sewing machine is all the different stitches that are available and all the different feet to use.

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  23. Barb in Mi says

    September 4, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    The best part is to get things sewm accurately and fast and long-lasting! Love the different feet for different purposes. Thanks so much!

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  24. Brenda Powell says

    September 4, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is all the things you can do with them. The features allow you to make such unique things that will surprise all the people you give your projects to. I love that it doesn’t take long to whip things together giving you such beautiful results.

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  25. Sandy Kramer says

    September 4, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    Oh the best thing about using a sewing machine is that I can make anything my imagination can conjure up. And it’s my outlet, my own peace, my favorite place to be.

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  26. Cheryl says

    September 4, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is the professional look along with the speed. For me it is just plain fun and therapeutic. Love sewing and creating.

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  27. Kathy (never stop learning) says

    September 4, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    The best thing is the speed of creating with the world’s best “Power Tool”!!!!!

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  28. Mary Linda Malley says

    September 4, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is accuracy and speed. Plus being able to teach others how to use it!

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  29. Tran Steel says

    September 5, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Speed and clean lines. Despite my old machine and its five stitches, so many basic machines have such a variety of abilities. There is value and purpose to hand sewing but, in a flash, my machine has allowed me to accomplish so much.

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  30. Alexandria says

    September 5, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    I love the emotional feeling I get when I sew – the fabric and stitches are beautiful to the eye, the sound of the machine is music to my ears and the project pleases my heart. And being truthful; I’d love to win the beautiful Bernina 215 Simply Red. Good luck to all!

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    • Kathy (never stop learning) says

      September 5, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Alexandria, You’re a poet. Good luck to you, too.

      Reply
  31. Peggy says

    September 5, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    The good machine simplifies difficult sewing, enabling you to turn out beautiful garments… and makes mending a breeze.

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  32. Carol Smith says

    September 6, 2016 at 2:37 am

    I find it amazing what a machine does and the hours and ability I depend it to do. If it wasn’t for my machines it would take much longer to make an item and probably wouldn’t look as well either.

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  33. Linda Webster says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    A sewing machine is such a great time saver. I can use it to quilt or to mend clothes.

    Reply
  34. Diane says

    September 6, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    several fabulous things about using a sewing machine but I guess “The Best” for me would be speed.

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  35. Sue Marie says

    September 7, 2016 at 4:18 am

    the best thing about a sewing machine is what it can be used to make. And I get great satisfaction from finishing something even if its just mending.

    Reply
  36. Kim says

    September 7, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I think that the best thing about using a sewing machine is how quickly and neatly it sews compared to working by hand. Thanks for offering this great giveaway!

    Reply
  37. Dawn says

    September 7, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    What a beautiful machine.

    Reply
  38. Elaine says

    September 10, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Speed and neatness of stitching.

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  39. Elizabeth A Monahan says

    September 10, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    I love the way it makes it so easy to make clothes and costumes for my grandchildren and to satisfy my own creative urges.

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  40. Maria says

    September 11, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    even stitching, different stitches

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  41. Rhonda Desgranges says

    September 12, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    I love the decorative stitches that I can use in crazy quilting! I love piecing quilts. I love appliqué. I also love FMQ . Would love to win this machine!

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  42. Cheryl B. says

    September 16, 2016 at 1:05 am

    The best thing about a sewing machine is that every time I sit down at mine I see my Mother at hers, my GrandMother at hers & my Great Grandmother sitting at her treadle machine. It just makes me happy.

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  43. Vicki Wagoner says

    September 16, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    Even though my dream machine is a Bernina, I would give this to my daughter! 🙂

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  44. Christy says

    September 16, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    The Best thing about using a sewing machine is the accuracy and ease you can make a perfect seam. It is so much easier than hand sewing.

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  45. Rebecca Turner says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    When I use my machine, I can add a variety of decorative stitches to the items I make.

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  46. barbara hardie says

    September 21, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    learned sewing in high school..but started to love sewing and quilting 35 years later..my kids have grown and moved out so Now I spend my time sewing…..barbara

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  47. Shirley A Scott says

    September 23, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    Creating………. from thread and fabric

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  48. Judy Sturm says

    September 26, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    I love my Bernina 750 QE, but I would love to have a smaller one I can take in our RV when we travel! This one would be perfect!

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  49. Kim S says

    September 27, 2016 at 9:01 am

    The best thing is that the sewing machine makes quick work of the projects I would like to make.

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  50. Donna says

    September 28, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    A sewing machine means we can create beautiful and useful things for our homes, our families, and for others with ease and speed. Well, some can sew quickly, me not so much!

    Reply
  51. Linda Cartwright says

    September 28, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    I love a good running machine, that makes sewing so much easier.

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  52. Sherry Yarger says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:17 am

    Af great sewing machine will help me to sew faster and will enhance my creativity in unlimited ways …. all which makes sewing challenging and fun!

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  53. Tooba Salahuddin says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:48 am

    Sewing machines make tedious tasks quick, and they open up our creative minds resulting in unique and creative outcomes!

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  54. Charissa Forgie says

    September 29, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is the speed with which you can complete a project. I also love being able to experiment with so many different stitch patterns!

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  55. Laura Mattson says

    March 31, 2017 at 1:04 am

    I find sewing very relaxfull . I do a lot of thinking and clears my mind. When I get the colors of what I am making right I get very excited. When people comment o the things I make I feel refreshed.

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  56. Sue Marie says

    September 4, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    Memories – it doesn’t matter if I’m just mending or working on a quilt, while using a sewing machine all the memories of my first machine (my then boyfriend, late husband, patiently drove me all over town when I was shopping for my first sewing machine), my trials & successes, and all the projects that I’ve sewn come back.

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  57. Bonita says

    September 11, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    The best thing about using a sewing machine is the ability to make something creative so much faster than sewing by hand! I love to sew clothing, and I also love to make gifts for family and friends.

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  58. Debbie Henderson Marucci says

    September 12, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    The best thing is having a place all my own where I can go and leave my problems at the top of the stairs! My Bernina is set to greet me (Hello Debbie, are you ready to sew?) and provides hours of pleasure as I create.

    Reply
  59. Cheryl A Gohl says

    September 19, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    The best thing is it allows me to go from a thought to a finished item. I love sewing!

    Reply

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