Automatic features save time

No more manual threading
Press a button to cut your thread
Save time for more creativity

Threads are cut automatically, or if you prefer, magically. Even the needle lifts leaving your hands free to keep on creating.

Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure

Sew any material perfectly with ease
Increase pressure for thin materials
Reduce pressure for thick materials

Individual adjustment is easy to make, ensuring the ideal pressure is achieved for any and all materials no matter how thick or delicate.

Keep your hands on the fabric

Hands-free sewing is reality
Hands are free to guide the fabric
Simultaneously raises/lowers presser foot and feed dog

The BERNINA Free Hand System lets you lift or lower the presser foot using only the knee lifter, allowing hands to guide your projects to bigger and better things.

Nice, easy perfect stitches

Sew perfect stitches with 5.5 mm stitch width
Sew even longer with the jumbo bobbin
Conveniently, Front-load bobbin

Perfect precision is achieved with each stitch thanks to the BERNINA Hook. Plus, projects are done faster with speeds up to 900 stitches per minute.

Patchwork Foot #37

Designed for straight-stitching
Ideal for sewing ¼" seam allowances
Extra insurance for experienced piecers

Every quilter appreciates the Patchwork Foot #37 for its accurate feeding and stitching when piecing patchwork blocks with perfect precision.

Easy to navigate touch screen

Modern color touch screen
Easy to use with simple navigation
On-screen support when needed

Always ready to be of assistance, the Sewing Consultant helps find the right settings. And suggested tips are easily made with the Multi-function knobs.

Sewing and Quilting

Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute): 900
Maximum stitch width in mm: 5.5
Stitch length maximum in mm: 6
Needle positions: 11
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Import/Export Stitches via USB
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Creative consultant
Drag & Drop
Pattern repeat (up to 9): 1-9
Pattern start/end function
Pattern end programmable
Pattern mirroring
Reverse sewing
Automatic securing function
Programmable Securing Function
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total: 840
Sewing alphabets: 4
Decorative stitches total: 200
Button sew-on program
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total: 10
Utility stitches total: 29
Quilting stitches total: 40
Darning programs: 2

General Features

Sewing space to the right of the needle: 7”
Workspace Height: 4.3"
Centrally Located Color Touch Screen: 4.3” / 10 cm
Multi-function Knobs
LED Sewing Light: 8
Semi-automatic Needle Threader
Manual Thread Cutters: 4
Total Stitch Control
BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension
Hook system: BERNINA Hook
Jumbo Bobbin with 70 % more Capacity
Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering
Powerful DC Motor
Hammer Mode
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)
Programmable BERNINA Foot Control
Thread-up Command
Automatic Thread Cutter
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
Needle Reminder
Tutorial
On-screen Help
Retractable Feed Dog
Slide speed control
Machine weight: 20.9 lb
Machine size: 16.6" / 7.9" / 12.9"

Standard Accessories

4 Bobbins in the accessory, 1 bobbin in the bobbin case : The bobbins are filled with the lower thread.
1 Foam pads: The foam pad prevents the thread from getting hooked at the spool pin.
Selection of needles: The needle assortment contains different versions and sizes of needles for all the common applications.
Soft Cover with pocket: The soft cover protects from dust and contamination.
3 Spool discs: Spool discs hold the thread spool in place for proper release of thread from the spool.
Accessory bag: The accessory bag serves the purpose to store the supplied accessories as well as the optional accessories.
Foot control: Via the foot control the machine is started and stopped. The speed of the machine is also controlled via the foot control. Always use the foot control of the type LV1 with this machine.
Power cable: The power cable connects the machine with the power supply system.
Brush: The brush is used to clean the feed dog and the hook area.
Screwdriver red: The red screwdriver is supplied as an all-round tool.
Height compensation tool: The height compensation tool levels an angled position of the presser foot sole when sliding over thick seams.
Seam ripper: The seam ripper is an indispensable tool to undo stitches or to cut buttonholes open.

Other accessories

Reverse Pattern Foot #1

Overlock Foot #2

Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

Zipper Foot #4

Blindstitch Foot #5

Patchwork Foot #37

Freearm Slide-on Table

Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)

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