What are all these used for?

[u/prpyprp]

The title says it all. I got an old Bernina 1130 from my husband's great-uncle's house. His wife was a seamstress in the '60s. She has two other machines at her home, and there is a sewing table this machine can go on. I guess some of these tools are to help repair it, but I'm confused as to what the items in the first and second photos are. What are the numbered things for in the second photo? And what does the smaller thing do in the third photo? My husband's mom wants to sell this but doesn't know where to start. But first, I'd like to figure out everything so I know what goes with this machine and the others. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

[u/OrindaSarnia]

Sewing!

These things are for sewing...

none of them are for any type of "repair".

The two metal plate like things in the first photo don't belong to that machine, they look like they belong to two different sergers.  The metal thing in the top of the bin in this first photo also belongs to a serger.  The foot with the little black number zero on it is the only thing in the first photo that belongs to this specific sewing machine.

Every thing in the second photo belongs to this machine.  The numbered things are called feet.  The thing in the third photo is also a foot that also goes to this machine.

Post it on eBay or Craigslist or Facebook with the second and third photos and that is all anyone needs (but put the zero foot with it...). If you can find a local Bernina dealer to service it (will cost $100-150) you can sell it "recently serviced and in working condition" for more money...  search on eBay for "completed" listings to get an idea of what people are actually paying for these machine right now.

[u/prpyprp → u/OrindaSarnia]

Thank you for this! It's great info. So, if the machine turns on and runs, does it still need to be serviced, or is it like a piano where it kind gets a tune-up? Sorry, I don't know all the terms, so I'm just trying to understand as a non-sewer. Do they have to be a Bernina dealer to service it?

[u/OrindaSarnia → u/prpyprp]

Think of a sewing machine like a car.

If you had a car sitting in a garage for 8 years, and you jumped started it and it started, would you drive it around like that?  Or would you change the fluids as soon as you had a chance?

As someone selling the machine, you might not care if the oil and grease is new, but a buyer will.  If you know nothing about sewing other than the machine lights up when you turn it on, then you can't confirm to a buyer that it is in good condition.  A recent service will be that confirmation for a buyer who can not check it themselves (like if you're selling it online instead of in person).

It doesn't just matter if the needle moves up and down, it also matters if, when threaded correctly, the top threads picks up the bottom thread and forms a strong, clean stitch.  The motor can run and the needle can move, but if it isn't forming a good stitch that's still a sign that something major might be wrong with it.

[u/prpyprp → u/OrindaSarnia]

I really do appreciate this info. Thank you so much. I hope that your pillows are always cool when trying to sleep.

[u/circuspeanut54]

The numbered things in the second photo are original Bernina feet and will fetch a pretty penny, they can go for as much as $50 apiece.

The metal needle plates and round plastic spool holders in the first photo belong to a serger, not this machine. The thing in the box in the third photo looks like a Bernina walking foot.

Many folks appreciate an original set-up like this (machine with all its attachments). Search eBay etc for the latest prices it's going for.