Bernette B38 & The Yaya Han Edition
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Bernette B38 released in 2017. Since then, a Yaya Han special edition has been released.
Main Features
This is a horizontal rotary hook machine with a maximum speed of 820. It has seven feed dogs and a max stitch with of 7mm. In addition, you’ll find all the common functions of a standard computerized sewing machine with:
- needle up/down
- lock stitch
- speed control
- and more
A Cousin Too
B38 has 394 stitches. However, this model has a cousin called the Janome 4120. The 4120 has 120 stitch patterns instead of the 394 found on the B38. The average beginner is very attracted to many stitches. But honestly, sewing enthusiast don’t use that many stitches. Instead, the average sewing enthusiasts uses straight stitch, zigzag, and an occasional overcast stitch for finishing edges. Everything else is decorative and not used frequently.
The Only Downside
Bernette B38 has excellent reviews with very few mentioning any issues at all. At the same time, one cannot help noticing the way stitches are accessed on the sewing machine. On Bernette B38, stitches are listed under six different categories:
- Direct pattern select
- Utility
- Decorative
- Number/Letter
- European accent letter
- Russian letters
Users select the mode button once to access direct patterns, twice for utility, so on and so forth. Once the mode is selected, user have to open a book and search for which stitch they would like to use. Then, the stitch number must be typed into the keypad. This is a very old school approach to pattern selection. And quite frankly, it’s a pain in the behind. On a more positive note, it wonderful to see how this machine has wonderful reviews years after first release.
Yaya Han Edition
Yaya Han edition of B38 is identical to the standard version except for 2 differentiating factors.
- It has a purple accent color instead of the black surface found on the standard version.
- Purchasers receive decorative scissors, a seam ripper, and 10 different presser feet.
Overall
Your choice of sewing machine all depends on your tasks and personal preferences. Lover of purple will like the Yaya Han edition, while others will stick to the standard version.
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