Bernetteb42 Funlock Coverstitch Machine

This machine is a great for a beginner starting out like myself. Easy to thread and learn once you’ve played around with it enough. There is a learning curve like many machines but once you get past that its great. Semi quiet the light is bright but not enough to be a deal breaker.

It came very quick from the dealer. Thank you. FINALLY I have a coverstitch machine. Honestly it was a random purchase for this brand and afterwards I found out the brand line it came from. Bernina sewing products are top notch and I was extremely happy to know I now had a product in my arsenal of sewing machines from them.I already own a Brother serger 1034D which is a common brand. It does what I need it to do but owning this coverstitch is the cherry on top of the cake.I tested it with a swatch then finally hemmed a dress I made in March. I often fret hemming any knit material garments I make. NOT NO MORE. I am now looking around my sewing room for additional projects to hem or re-hem.And lastly, by the sound of the motor, its powerful. Its a smooth sew. Oh and btw they changed the light which in my opinion is now too bright, but certainly not a deal breaker.

I got my machine and started sewing on it. It skipped stitches a lot. So I watched videos and also referred to the book on trouble shooting. I tried several of the suggestions. Sometimes they worked. So I decided to go and get some Madera premium serger thread. Oh my gosh!!!!! The thread made all the difference!!!!! I love my machine now! When starting with a new machine. Go and watch videos! They are a great help.

I was hesitant to purchase this machine sight unseen. I have been using Phaff (older German made machine) or Bernina (770QE) for over 20 years. I normally buy my machines at my local dealer. My Bernina dealer does not carry the Bernette line so I was hesitant to purchase this online. I decided to purchase a cover stitch machine to make figure skating dresses that look more professional than using a zig zag stitch to attach the elastic at the openings. I looked at the new Bernina L890 which would have run $7k! Until I know how much I'm going to use a cover stitch machine (I already have an overlock) I hesitated to spend that much money. The Bernette line is made by Bernina but it is a more basic mechanical machine. It is not the same quality as my Bernina (I didn't expect that for only $500). I will say this is a decently made little machine and stitches well. It is good for a cover stitch beginner and/or light use. If I like it and start making a lot of figure skating dresses, I will probably purchase the Bernina L890 down the road if I start making enough money off of dresses to justify the expense. This one may not hold up to long term heavy use but it will be a good start.

My first cover stitch machine. I sew mostly knots and love it. Easy to use and works great. The needle threader did break immediately though.