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• 9 mm stitch width for decorative stitches
• Jumbo bobbin for fewer interruptions
• Convenient Automatic Thread Cutter
• Adjustable tension for perfect stitches
• Easy threading saves you time

Automatic features save time

• Automatic thread cutting
• Press a button, thread is cut
• Save time for the most creativity

Threads are cut automatically and the needle lifts leaving your hands free to keep on creating as easily and quickly as you like.

Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure

• Thin fabrics? Increase pressure
• Thick materials? Reduce pressure
• Sew a variety of materials with ease

The basic setting can be individually adjusted, ensuring the ideal pressure is always used for whatever fabrics and materials you choose.

Big ideas need more space

• More room for all kinds of projects
• Slide-on extension table included
• Spacious and hassle free

The extended freearm offers 7 inches right of the needle and allows plenty of room for projects, quilts and all kinds of creativity.

Hands free and in control

• Hands-free sewing with the knee lifter
• Your hands guide the fabric anytime
• 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, keeping your hands free to guide your projects.

Easy to navigate touch screen

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

The on-screen, there-when-you-need-it, Sewing Consultant helps you find the right settings. Make suggested adjustments quickly with the multi-function knobs.

Perfect stitches perfectly easy

• Sew perfect stitches with 9 mm stitch width
• Jumbo bobbin means fewer stops
• Convenient, front-load bobbin

The BERNINA Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise, and fast too, sewing at a maximum speed of 900 stitches per minute.

Sewing and Quilting

• Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute): 900
• Maximum stitch width in mm: 9
• 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
• Elongation
• 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: 994
• Sewing alphabets: 5
• Decorative stitches total: 250
• Button sew-on program
• Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total: 11
• Utility stitches total: 29
• Quilting stitches total: 27
• 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.
• 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 #2A

Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

Zipper Foot #4

Blindstitch Foot #5

Freearm Slide-on Table

Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)

Sewing Machine Oil

BERNINA Accessory Box