Bernina 185 sewing machine?
i recently bought a Bernina 185 sewing machine. At the time I was happy with the price of the machine and what it had to offer, but as I have been researching more and more I have become more disapointed. The software that is offered is more than 6 years old, so it is not working with my computers (not to mention it wont hook up to my computer because the cored is out of date. i hope i'll be able to find an adaptor).
anyway,I have been debating taking the machine back and getting something that has more updated sofware that will be compatable with modern computers. I was wondering if there was a way to work around this? Is this machine compatible with any type of new software?? I am an art student and I wanted the ability to embroider my own designs. Any thoughts on what I should do? What machine would be better for me?
Is there an advantage of having a Bernina 185 over any other machine around the same price range?
Hi:
The Bernina 185 (also called Bernina Artista 185) has an embroidery software, version 4.02. You should be able to buy the software from the person/store who sold the machine, or you can contact Bernina to buy the software. You might also want to check on eBay for the software.
I found 4 auctions on eBay offering the Bernina 185 version 4 software ranging in price from $199 to $400.
The 4MB embroidery module allows you to edit, rescale, combine designs and add lettering to your designs.
If you do not know how to digitize (create your own designs), there are a lot of people who do this for you, with charges ranging from $1 per 1,000 stitches upwards.
Good luck!
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