1953 bernina 117 k

What a precise sewing machine engineering , swiss made .

[@smallfootprint2961]

Thanks for the video. I have this machine and, am trying to get it in good working condition after years of not using it. So exciting to see others restoring theirs.

[@FrancoisLabelle-yf8tj]

I noticed that you had the needle down into the material when you were adjusting the zig - zag knob. You can break the needle doing that, because the needle actually move sideways when you move the knob. Also the 117 K (and 117 L) were the first zigzag machine ever produced in the world. Nice video! A beautiful piece of early swiss engineering!

[@vaccavo]

I've heard Necchi was the first Zig Zag ever produced.

[@SuperKarbalai]

Good

[@thesergeant3524]

Great video once again Johnny! You're really building quite a collection of impressive machines!

[@FrancoisLabelle-yf8tj]

there is a round knob at the back for adjusting zig zag sewing to centre, to left or to the right, feature you would select for buttonhole sewing...and decorative stitches using the zig zag...

[@124578123456789]

I have a Bernina 117L

[@nina1805]

Hi, which motor did you put on the machine? Thanks.

[@TheFullmetalj]

Thank yoy , francoise !! I will be careful.

[@woolandwaterknits4801]

Thank you! This is the best Bernina 117 video I have seen! Everyone says the Singer 201 is the best machine ever made. BUT what do you think? I have this machine too. I'd love to see more videos - PLEASE!

[@TheFullmetalj]

The best sewing machine ever made? Pfaff 30. Singer 201 is a great machine due to all metal gears but motor power is incomparable with Pfaff or Bernina. I think Pfaff 30 IS the best, but that’s just my personal opinion.

[@woolandwaterknits4801]

Thank you for your reply Johnny. I don't have an old Pfaff but a newer one and a Pfaff serger. I have the Necchi BU cast iron machine. It weighs a ton, like the Bernina. I have it put away for my son who is 14, very creative and is a waterman. He may want it for sails some day.I hope you will do more Bernina 117 vids. I love the 201 but have only used it - A LOT - for apparel sewing.

[@adeliabrinatti3253]

eu posuo maquinade costura bernina 114

[@raztadeo2603]

Hi! Would you consider selling this machine?

[@TheFullmetalj]

Sorry, I want to keep it. :-)

[@raztadeo2603]

johnny grace if you change your mind pls let me know 🙏🏻

[@raztadeo2603]

johnny grace please keep me in mind. I really really want this machine 😔😢