The Bernina Activa 210 is a great entry level machine. Frequently I have customers who ask for a machine with no bells and whistles, if that is your wish then the Bernina Activa 210 is the machine for you. This machine sports the Bernina quality expected from any bernina without the extra frills. This machine has only 11 stitches and a few basic attachments to do the basic necessities. For most customers I would recommend jumping up at least to the Bernina Activa 220 for the relatively small difference in price. Overall the Bernina Activa 210 is a great choice for quality and simplicity and delivers the quality you would expect from a Bernina.
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Bernina Activa 210
Key Features of the Bernina Activa 210:
Compact Accessory Box
The fun, freestanding case features specialized compartments and drawers for your accessories. Perfect for easy storage and travel, it conveniently detaches when you want to use it. (Standard on the 230PE and 240. Available for purchase with the 210 or 220.)
Cool Fluorescent Light
The U-shaped fluorescent light illuminates the entire sewing area. A Bernina exclusive. (Standard on
the 240, optional on the 210, 220 and 230 PE.)
Infinitely Variable Stitch
Length/Width Stitch settings can be infinitely altered and viewed on screen. This feature offers the smooth tapering of stitches, so important for applique, cutwork and satin-stitch embroidery. Nine needle positions provide additional flexibility.
Temporary Altered Stitch Memory
This great feature stores your altered stitches in temporary memory, so you can access them again during the same sewing session. A Bernina exclusive.
Magnifying Lens Holder
Machine-mounted holder for the optional set of Bernina lenses of varying strengths.
Direct-selection Functions
Four functions available at the push of a button: needle stop up/down, half speed, pattern end and right left mirror image.
Auto Needle Threader
For successful needle threading the first time. Threading is as easy as one, two, three.
Stitch Selection
Simply push the buttons and go right to your stitch. Plus, the typical stitch length/Width and needle position are automatically set as the stitch is selected.
One-piece Presser Feet
Seven of the most popular, all-metal presser feet come standard on the 230 PE and 240. (Optional on the 210 and 220.)
Start/Stop Unit
Use the Start/Stop button and speed regulator as an alternative to the foot control. Saves time and physical effort. Add this great feature onto any activa model.
Programmable Buttonholes
Sew the first buttonhole and the handy programmable buttonhole feature will remember your selected size and repeat as many as you need, all as perfect as the first (230 PE and 240 only).
Free Hand System
This knee-operated Bernina innovation raises the presser foot and lowers the feed dog, so you can keep your hands on the fabric when guiding and pivoting (standard on the 240, optional on the 220 and 230 PE).
We highly recommend the Bernina Activa 210. This machine is the one I would recommend for a first time sewing machine user looking for something solid and very basic, if you are looking for something a little more upgrade to the 220 or 230. Dave’s Bernina rates the Bernina Activa 210 6 out of 10 Stars.
For further questions please call us at (801) 374-5520.
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Richard, the site looks great! I can even pull it up on my phone and it looks good. Thanks for putting in the time to keep everyone informed on the latest and greatest Bernina’s around!
Posted on June 20th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
I love this blog! Great review of great products. I’m surprised though, only 6 out of 10 stars? The 210 isn’t the greatest, but I would think at least 7, but that’s just me.
Posted on July 14th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
The auto-needle threader is a joke. It’s impossible to use. The instruction book says it’s easy, one two three an zippo it’s done. Well, let me tell you for $1700 plus tax there’s no way instructions will do the trick. I had my grandaughter who is extremely bright to figure it out. Your instruction booklet photos are bad, bad, bad. You need to find someone who can write better instructions and take good photos. I think I will put my machine on e-bay and sell it and buy a Pfaff.
Posted on November 24th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I bought the 230PE about 4 yrs ago, and I love it! It has been extremely reliable, and it sews beautifully. I had no trouble figuring out the needle threader – and I did it without reading or receiving any instructions (hadn’t attended any classes yet). It took maybe 5 attempts to figure it out, and it worked perfectly. It was easy-peasy from there on out. I use that needle-threader all the time, and couldn’t live without it anymore.
Great machine for basic sewing. I’m giving one to my daughter next week as a Christmas gift. She’s a beginning sewer, so I know she’ll enjoy using this level of machine too. I love this machine for basic piecing and sewing and light home dec stuff. Maybe I’ll get a fancier machine later on, but for what I need most of the time, this machine really shines. In my opinion, this is one of the best machines I’ve ever used. My previous machine was an old Kenmore (about 35 yrs old), so this was a huge step up for me. Maybe because of what I had before, my expectations weren’t as high as other peoples’ might be……but I tstill think Bernina machines are so far ahead of what I was actually expecting, that I was dumbfounded when I first sat down at a Bernina. I had no idea that sewing machines had changed so much, and were so much better. I still fall in love again every single time I sit down to sew. .I did not try other brands, although I did a lot of research on the internet. Also, in 1972, a friend showed me her Bernina in it’s red case – and told me then that it was the best machine you could buy. I had always remembered that incident, so for many years, the dream of owning a Bernina was in the back of my mind. When I began researching, it just closed the deal as far as I was concerned..I searched to see what brands were for sale around the area where I live, and the local Bernina dealer was the closest in distance to me, so that’s where I went. I have absolutely no regrets. I plan to stay with Bernina from now on.
About the only thing I found wanting on it is that I would like to be able to set my own defaults, such as Needle Down, instead of always having to remember to set that when I turn it on. And when I’m working on a quilt, I wish I could set the machine to remember to move over 1 notch to the right so I can have a “scant” 1/4″ seam allowance, instead of just always having it come up in the center position as the default, and I have to re-set it to what I want each time. I use those settings often enough that I would love to be able to “default” them while I’m working on a project over many days. But I’m getting more used to just doing it myself as a routine when I turn it on each day. It works, but the other way would be even nicer, especially if one has short-term memory problems. Which I have.
Not affiliated, not a salesperson…….just a happy Bernina customer.
Posted on December 17th, 2009 at 10:52 am
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