Bernina Embroidery Machine
The Happy Voyager
The Happy Voyager Bernina embroidery machine is suitable for home use or for light commercial embroidery. Our Bernina sewing machine review of this machine includes photos and discussions of the various features. Built to be somewhat portable, this embroidery sewing machine could be taken to flea markets or craft shows for on the spot custom embroidery. The machine weighs 88 pounds, so it's not a sewing machine that you would carry to classes.
Bernina Happy Voyager embroidery machine
Because it is lighter duty than some commercial models, I would classify this
embroidery sewing machine
as Bernina industrial light.
Happy Voyager Features
Hoop Size
The Bernina Happy Voyager boasts a 12” x 12” hooping area, allowing you to do nice sized projects. Reviewers reported embroidering larger items like golf bags, luggage, horse blankets, etc.The Voyager also has a small free arm that is suitable for embroidering on rounded areas like sleeves and pant legs—without having to rip the seams and resew them. The photo above shows the large hooping area.
Built in Bobbin Winder
The Happy Voyager has a built in bobbin winder, so that you don't have to stop the machine to wind a bobbin. In addition, if you prefer, you can purchase pre-wound bobbins, as well.
Happy Voyager Bobbin Winder
Needles and Threads
Equipped with 12 needles and 12 threads, you can usually complete a project in one operation, without stopping, trimming and changing thread colors. The thread trimmer keeps the embroidered area clean and saves time that would be spent trimming the project later. Some reviewers said that they have had trouble with needles breaking on this Bernina machine.
12 threads and 12 needles
Speed of the Happy Voyager
Built for commercial use, the Voyager speeds along at 1000 stitches per minute. Reviewers verified that it does truly go fast.
Bernina Embroidery Machine Designs
The machine has 2 USB communication ports that allow you to transfer and load designs directly into the machine's memory. Each machine comes with Happy Link software, which conducts the transfer. In addition, you can use Bernina embroidery cards for designs.
Bernina embroidery flash cards
Optional Attachments
There are a number of commercial grade attachments like hoops and clamping equipment. The most popular seems to be the cap attachment. Some people have had trouble getting the stitches tight on embroidered caps. They are tight on the sides, but loose in the middle (front of cap). Others loved the attachment and used it commercially.
Bernina Happy Voyager cap attachment
Perhaps the greatest complaint about this Bernina sewing machine
was that, while this is an entry level commercial sewing machine, the manual was difficult to follow and there is a learning curve. Even though the machine is able to be networked, some more experienced (and seriously in business) people preferred a heavier duty machine. All agree that the Happy Voyager Bernina embroidery machine is a nicely constructed machine, and many were quite happy with their machines. The Voyager retails for around $9500.
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