BERNINA 790

Finest for Sewing & Embroidery

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BERNINA 790

Finest for Sewing & Embroidery

  • Large Sewing & Embroidery Field
  • Create your own stitch patterns
  • Sew longer with the extra large bobbin
  • Convince yourself: BERNINA innovations
  • Great Embroidery Features
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Comfortable sewing and embellishing of the finest fabrics

BERNINA 790 – die ideale Näh- und Stickmaschine für Fashion Designer

Kazu Huggler, Japenese-Swiss designer about the B 790: “The BERNINA 790 lets you embroider designs over a particularly large area, and offers a range of luxury features. The Dual Feed is brilliant at feeding my silky fabrics.”

The ideal sewing and embroidery machine for fashion designers

Kazu Huggler belongs to a new generation of international couture fashion designers. She runs her studio and fashion label “KAZU” in Zurich. Her creations combine Japanese aesthetics and simplicity with Swiss quality. The first dress of her bridal fashion collection was created on a BERNINA 790.

Convince yourself of the great benefits of the B 790

Quiet & precise sewing

Quiet & precise sewing

  • Ideally suited for decorative stitches
  • Sew & embroider for longer periods of time
  • More time for your creativity
The BERNINA Hook sews high-precision stitches up to 9 mm in width with speeds up to 1,000 stitches per minute. The bobbin holds 70% more thread than standard bobbins.

A lot of space just for you

A lot of space just for you

  • Embroider maxi-sized motifs with ease
  • Comfortably maneuver large projects
  • Designed for the Maxi Hoop
The B 790 offers a full 10-inch extended freearm including ten inches of space to the right of the needle. Enjoy a large sewing and embroidery area.

Create your personal stitch

Create your personal stitch

  • Design & create your own stitches
  • Draw your stitch design directly on the screen
  • Convert the design into a stitch pattern
Edit stitches and create your own. The creative possibilities are endless and your stitch library is continuously expanding.

Sew silk & leather like a pro

Sew silk & leather like a pro

  • Handle special materials with ease
  • Enjoy superb fabric feed
  • Optimum visibility while sewing
The innovative BERNINA Dual Feed is easily engaged when needed and tucks completely out of the way when it’s not.

Love the BERNINA innovations

Love the BERNINA innovations

  • Achieve finest stitching results
  • Stitches are kept consistent
  • Assistance with free-motion sewing
The BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension provides ideal thread tension for each and every stitch type, in any variation. The BERNINA Stitch Regulator guarantees precise stitch quality and results.

Ask your on-screen support

Ask your on-screen support

  • Ask how much stabilizer you need
  • Find the proper needle and foot
  • Learn more about sewing and embroidery
The Sewing and Embroidery Consultants and the built-in tutorials offer direct on-screen support and answer your questions whenever you need them.

Automatic features are yours!

Automatic features are yours!

  • No manual cutting at the end of a seam
  • Enjoy semi-automatic threading
  • No manual lowering of the presser foot
Thread is cut automatically when you reach the end of a seam or a color change in embroidery. The presser foot lowers automatically at the beginning of a seam.

Enjoy embroidery at its best

Enjoy embroidery at its best

  • Switch to embroidery mode with one click
  • Edit any design with ease
  • Position the design precisely
Complex design combinations can be re-sequenced according to color. Save the finished design on the machine or on a USB Stick.

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Give your sewing machine an embroidery boost!

Embroidery Plus for B 880 & B 790 is a two-in-one product that enhances the embroidery functions of your machine. It contains a product key to upgrade your embroidery machine and the new BERNINA Midi hoop coming with the ergonomic twist-lock mechanism. Hooping has never been easier before.

Embroidery Plus: The Upgrade for your B 790

Place your design on the fabric exactly where you want it by using Pinpoint Placement. Achieve perfect results on the top of the fabric with the Thread Away Mode and enjoy dozens of new embroidery designs and alphabets.

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Features & Functions

  • Sewing & Quilting
  • Embroidery
  • General Features
Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) 1000

Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute)

High speed with high power.
Maximum Stitch Width 9

Maximum Stitch Width

The variable Stitch Width can be adjusted while sewing. The 9 mm maximum stitch width available on some models expands your design possibilities.
Maximum Stitch Length 6

Maximum Stitch Length

The variable Stitch Length provides a smooth transition from length to length and can be adjusted while sewing.
Adjustable Needle Positions 11

Adjustable Needle Positions

Multiple Needle Positions allow for very precise sewing. You can sew most patterns in any needle position.
Presser Foot Recommendation
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Presser Foot Recommendation

Indicator shows recommended presser foot for general use of stitch selected.
Presser Foot Selection
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Presser Foot Selection

Lets the machine know how wide a needle swing is safely possible with attached foot.
Presser Foot Library
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Presser Foot Library

Access a built-in library of current presser feet and accessories.
Security Function for Needle and Stitch Plate
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Security Function for Needle and Stitch Plate

Select respective needle type (single, double, triple, etc.) and stitch plate type. Automatically limits width function respectively. Prevents needle from hitting foot and/or stitch plate, avoiding damage.
Sideways Motion
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Sideways Motion

Multi-directional sewing expands your decorative stitch possibilities.
Tapering
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Tapering

Create and adjust the stitch taper before and after decorative stitch applications for unlimited design possibilities.
Automatic Buttonhole / Length Measuring System
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Automatic Buttonhole / Length Measuring System

Quickly set the length of the One-step Buttonhole. The same buttonhole size can be repeated as often as required. Remains in memory until another stitch is selected.
Manual Multi-step Buttonhole
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Manual Multi-step Buttonhole

The length of the beads is manually determined when sewing. Bartack, eye and securing stitches are preprogrammed. The individual steps can also be selected by scrolling via the arrow icons or by pushing the button «Quick Reverse».
On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring
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On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring

A button can be placed directly in the display. The size of the buttonhole is determined by turning the Mulitfunction knobs.
Adjustable Buttonhole Slit Width
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Adjustable Buttonhole Slit Width

Adjust the spacing of the beads appropriate for thick or heavy fabrics.
Personal Memory

Personal Memory

Record your individually altered stitches for future retrieval. Saved until deleted from the personal program memory.
Import/Export Stitches via USB

Import/Export Stitches via USB

To import and export sewing stitches via a USB stick.
Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns

Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns

Save over the factory default stitch settings to personalize a stitch; remains in effect until you reset to default stitch settings.
Temporary Altered Stitch Memory

Temporary Altered Stitch Memory

Stitch settings are remembered during the sewing session. This saves time when repeating stitches in a project.
History Function (most recently used stitch patterns)
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History Function (most recently used stitch patterns)

The last sewn stitches and their changes are recorded in a history menu and are retained even after the machine is switched off which makes separate writing down unnecessary. Stitches can be selected directly from "History".
Stitch Designer
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Stitch Designer

Create your own stitches or edit existing stitch patterns. 9 mm and Sideways Motion Stitches can be designed.
Creative Consultant Sewing
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Creative Consultant Sewing

Get reliable support for various applications and fabrics from the integrated Sewing Consultant. Makes suggestions regarding needles, presser foot, stabilizer etc.
Swipe

Swipe

Immediate delete by selecting stitch in combination and sliding to the right or to the left. Great to use when trashcan not visible.
Drag and Drop

Drag and Drop

Stitch patterns of a combination can be positioned in relation to each other as desired using drag and drop or the multifunction knobs.
Pattern Begin
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Pattern Begin

Start sewing at the beginning of a pattern or sequence wherever you stopped.
Pattern End

Pattern End

No more half-finished patterns; machine stops after pattern is complete. Programmable models offer tie-off and cut.
Elongation

Elongation

Extend stitch pattern length in 1% or 100% steps for decorative effects. Shortest length is 10%; maximum length is 1000%.
Basting Stitch

Basting Stitch

Baste seams, hems and quilts. Maximize the basting stitch length by engaging the Long Stitch Function (on some models).
Continuous Reverse

Continuous Reverse

Sew backwards at a touch of a button.
Backstepping

Backstepping

The stitch pattern is accurately sewn in reverse stitch by stitch.
Securing Stitch

Securing Stitch

Automatically secures at the start and finish of a task with a short reverse sequence straight stitch.
Programmable Securing Function

Programmable Securing Function

Automatically secures a single pattern or combination by adding some on the spot stitches.
BSR Enabled
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BSR Enabled

Usability of the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) on the machine.
Start/Stop Button (stitching without foot control)

Start/Stop Button (stitching without foot control)

As an alternative to the traditional foot control, power the machine using the Start/Stop button and regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.
Hopper Mechanism

Hopper Mechanism

The vertical spring presses the sole to the fabric, preventing the material from pulling up with the needle. The result is a neat consistent stitch pattern.
Presser Foot Hover Function

Presser Foot Hover Function

Activate Hover with a quick tap of the Start/Stop button to reposition the project. Program Hover to work with the Needle Stop Down function to Pivot.
Freearm Sewing
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Freearm Sewing

The slim freearm is perfect for hemming small tubular pieces, such as baby clothes, pant legs, etc.
Monograms (with sideways motion only)
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Monograms (with sideways motion only)

 
Total Number of Sewing Stitch Patterns (incl. alphabets) 1352
Alphabets / Monograms 7/1
Decorative Stitches 505
Button Sew-On Program
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Button Sew-On Program

Button Sew-On Foot #18 is the perfect tool for easy sewing of buttons, snap fasteners, eyelets and decorations.
Buttonholes / Eyelets 15
Practical Stitches 32
Sideways Motion Stitches 117
Quilting Stitches 34
Tassel/Tapering/Skyline Stitch Patterns 0/28/27

Tassel/Tapering/Skyline Stitch Patterns

For unlimited design possibilities.
Darning Programs 2
Balance Setting
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Balance Setting

Balance is used to balance forward and reverse stitches so that the stitch formation can be adjusted where necessary to suit the material.
360° directional sewing
Maximum Embroidery Speed (Stitches per minute) 1000

Maximum Embroidery Speed (Stitches per minute)

Enjoy high speed for completing embroidery projects quicker.
Embroidery Area 400x210 mm

Embroidery Area

Large embroidery fields reduce multiple hoopings on a project.
Freearm Embroidery
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Freearm Embroidery

Easy freearm embroidery with all embroidery hoops without additional tools. For embroidering tubular items such as pant legs, t-shirts, onesies, etc.
Built-in Embroidery Designs 270
Embroidery Alphabets 8
On-screen Editing of Designs
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On-screen Editing of Designs

Easily and quickly edit embroidery designs directly on the touch screen.
Change Design Size Proportionally

Change Design Size Proportionally

Enlarge or reduce designs proportionally on-screen. Increasing/decreasing in a range of +/- 20% provides the best results. Other ranges should be tested first.
Endless Embroidery
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Endless Embroidery

Perfect for embroidered borders that are longer than the hoop. Stitched reference marks and on-screen animations ensure precise re-alignment during rehooping.
WordArt
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WordArt

Create vertical, horizontal and curved baselines. Adjust letter spacing to create the best look.
Group/Ungroup
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Group/Ungroup

Objects can be easily grouped and edited at the same time. Depending on the design, it can be split using the ungroup function in order to edit or delete individual parts.
Rearrange designs
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Rearrange designs

Change the stitching order of designs by changing the order of the layers.
Basting
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Basting

Stitch your choice of basting stitches before embroidering. Choose to baste around your design or the inner hoop.
Color Resequence
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Color Resequence

Several identical colors of an embroidery design are combined into one color, thus reducing the number of color changes to a minimum. Saves time.
Personal Memory for Saving Embroidery Designs

Personal Memory for Saving Embroidery Designs

Own combinations, altered embroidery designs or external designs can be stored.
Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting
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Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting

Set any length of jump stitches to be cut and eliminate manual cutting.
Embroidery design formats .EXP
Embroidery Design Import/Export via USB Interface
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Embroidery Design Import/Export via USB Interface

Enjoy rapid and direct connectivity for design transfer and updates.
Automatic hoop recognition
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Automatic hoop recognition

The attached hoop is automatically recognized by the embroidery module.
Embroidery Sequence Control
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Embroidery Sequence Control

This function helps to reposition the embroidery position after a thread breakage. You can move forward or backward stitch-by-stitch or in steps of 50.
Position Recall

Position Recall

The last embroidered stitch is always saved so that embroidery can be resumed at exactly the same point in the project in case of a power failure.
Embroidery Module
Embroidery Module L (SDT) optional
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Embroidery Module L (SDT)

The new BERNINA Smart Drive Technology (SDT) module elevates your embroidery experience with enhanced stitch quality, smoother and quieter movement and up to 55% higher embroidery speed.
Jumbo Hoop Compatibility (limited embroidery field: 400×210 mm, 15.7"×8.3")
Sewing space to the right of the needle 254 mm
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Sewing space to the right of the needle

More sewing and embroidery space to the right of the needle offers comfort and more maneuverability when stitching large and small projects.
Workspace Height 127 mm
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Workspace Height

The extra height presents more space for quilts and spacious large projects and makes sewing easier in general.
Centrally Located Color Touch Screen 7” / 18 cm
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Centrally Located Color Touch Screen

Everything at eye level; it is clear and easy to use. Can be used with fingertip or touchpen and offers touch-scroll selection. Display and backround color can be customized and the screen brightness can be set according to your needs.
Multi-function Knobs
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Multi-function Knobs

Easily accessible knobs for making stitch adjustments before and during sewing in .05 increments for smooth stitch transitions. Used in embroidery for composing and design alterations.
LED Sewing Light 30
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LED Sewing Light

Bright illumination in the needle area and over the freearm. On some machines the brightness is adjustable.
Semi-automatic Needle Threader
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Semi-automatic Needle Threader

Easy threading of the needle.
Manual Thread Cutters 3
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Manual Thread Cutters

Conveniently positioned thread cutters in the area of the bobbin case, the bobbin winder motor and the needle to cut off thread ends.
Total Stitch Control

Total Stitch Control

Permanent or temporary altering of length, width, needle position and other creative functions of all stitches - even while sewing.
BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension

BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension

Once the tension is set according to the fabric and thread used, the thread tension is constantly monitored and adjusted automatically, if needed, resulting in the finest stitching.
BERNINA Dual Feed
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BERNINA Dual Feed

BERNINA Dual Feed ensures even feeding of hard-to manage fabrics with beautiful results.
Hook system BERNINA Hook
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Hook system

The CB Hook is the traditional BERNINA mechanism that produces the legendary BERNINA stitch quality at 5.5 mm wide.

The BERNINA Rotary Hook offers the same stitch quality at 9 mm stitch width and bobbin thread monitoring.

The innovative BERNINA Hook maintains legendary BERNINA stitch quality at 5.5 mm and 9 mm stitch widths. An easy bobbin case insertion and large capacity bobbin make this ideal.

The M Class BERNINA Rotary Hook for Longarm machines ensures the legendary BERNINA stitch quality, even at high speeds.
Jumbo Bobbin with 70 % more Capacity
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Jumbo Bobbin with 70 % more Capacity

More thread on the bobbin ensures significantly fewer interruptions in sewing, which is particularly helpful for large quilts or when embroidering.
Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering

Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering

Fast winding of the bobbin, even while sewing.
Powerful DC Motor

Powerful DC Motor

Full power at all speeds provides for consistent stitching on multiple layers and heavy fabrics.
Hammer Mode

Hammer Mode

Built-in mechanism that drives the needle to stitch through more than 30 layers of fabric. The needle pulsates through the fabric to form the stitch.
BERNINA Foot Control
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BERNINA Foot Control

Consistent control and a back-kick function to raise and lower the needle. One single push onto the front sews one stitch, one heel push makes the needle move up or down.
Thread-up Command
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Thread-up Command

Push the needle up/down button to lower and raise the needle to bring the bobbin thread to the top of the fabric so the threads can be secured manually. Perfect for quilting and free-standing lace.
Automatic Thread Cutter
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Automatic Thread Cutter

The upper and lower threads are cut automatically or at the touch of a button. The top thread is carried to the back side of the fabric. Program 2 types of tie-offs.
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure

Adjust the presser foot pressure to eliminate skipped stitches and wavy seams on knits.
Needle Reminder

Needle Reminder

To save the settings for the needle type used.
Lower Thread Sensor

Lower Thread Sensor

Warns when the bobbin thread runs low.
Upper Thread Sensor

Upper Thread Sensor

Indicates when the upper thread breaks or runs out.
Tutorial
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Tutorial

Access Tutorials for sewing, quilting and embroidery techniques. Also provides information about threading, needles and other including animation videos.
On-screen Help
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On-screen Help

Use the ‘?’ to identify functions and stitches. Built-in animations lead you through processes and provide reminders.
eco Mode

eco Mode

The eco mode saves energy and provides a child safety lock.
Retractable Feed Dog
Slide speed control
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Slide speed control

Regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.
Machine weight 14 kg
Machine size 522 / 214 / 358 mm

Accessories

Unleash your creativity with the included accessories and be prepared for any creative challenge with a huge variety of optional accessories

  • Included
  • Compatible

BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)

The BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) adapts precisely to your current sewing speed to produce absolutely consistent stitching.

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Reverse Pattern Foot #1C

Reverse Pattern Foot #1C is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.

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Reverse Pattern Foot #1D

Reverse Pattern Foot #1D is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.

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Overlock Foot #2A

Overlock Foot #2A lets you neaten seams easily and sew high-quality hems, waistbands and overlock seams on knit fabrics.

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Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

Depending on the model, Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A determines the desired buttonhole length for identical buttonholes either via a sensor or manually.

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Zipper Foot #4D

Thanks to its narrow, centrally positioned toe, Zipper Foot #4D can stitch very close to the zipper coils, allowing it to sew the zipper on neatly.

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Blindstitch Foot #5

Blindstitch Foot #5 is designed for sewing blind hems on all fabric thicknesses for a barely-visible finish.

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Jeans Foot #8D

Jeans Foot #8D produces neat straight-stitched seams on tough, heavy fabrics such as denim, leather or canvas.

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Open Embroidery Foot #20C

Open Embroidery Foot #20C is ideal for embroidering with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.

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Drop-Shaped Embroidery Foot #26

Thanks to its special tear-drop shape, Drop-Shaped Embroidery Foot #26 allows you to embroider with the embroidery module and to darn delicate fabrics.

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Sideways-Motion Foot #40C

Sideways-Motion Foot #40C enables multi-directional sewing, and allows you to sew out large sideways motion stitch patterns.

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Freearm Slide-on Table

The BERNINA Freearm Slide-on Table offers greater comfort thanks to an increased sewing area, without affecting free-arm function when sewing.

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Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)

The Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS) lets you raise the presser foot and lower the feed dog with your knee. Recommended particularly for appliqué or any project requiring pivoting and getting bulky projects under the presser foot easily.

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Embroidery Module L

Maximum embroidery freedom:
Embroidery Module L is compatible with the largest embroidery hoops, offers an embroidery width of 26 cm for your big ideas, and enables free-arm embroidery.

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Medium Embroidery Hoop

The Medium Embroidery Hoop is a useful tool for the accurate embroidering of medium-sized projects with the BERNINA embroidery machine.

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Large Oval Embroidery Hoop

The Large Oval Embroidery Hoop is suitable for both design combinations and extensive embroidery designs. The template makes quick work of accurately positioning the project in the hoop.

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Presser feet for every occasion

Presser feet for every occasion

BERNINA presser feet stand for precision and stability. They are easy to change and BERNINA has a suitable presser foot for every application.

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Accessories for Sewing Machines

Accessories for Sewing Machines

BERNINA Sewing accessories let you perform a host of creative techniques with even greater precision and comfort – according to your individual needs.

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Accessories for Embroidery Machines

Accessories for Embroidery Machines

BERNINA’s accessories for embroidery machines turn your embroidery machine into a versatile tool for exciting professional embroidery techniques.

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Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.

Presser feet for every occasion

Finger Guard #99

The Finger Guard #99 could be added to every foot for safety, which makes the foot ideal for beginners or children.

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Reverse Pattern Foot #1

Reverse Pattern Foot #1 is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.

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Overlock Foot #2

Overlock Foot #2 lets you neaten seams easily and sew high-quality hems, waistbands and overlock seams on knit fabrics.

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Buttonhole Foot #3

Buttonhole Foot #3 is the natural choice for easy sewing of buttonholes with and without cording, and is also ideal for gathering with cord.

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Buttonhole Foot #3C

Buttonhole Foot #3C is the natural choice for easy sewing of buttonholes with and without cording, and is also ideal for gathering with cord.

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Zipper Foot #4

Thanks to its narrow, centrally positioned toe, Zipper Foot #4 can stitch very close to the zipper coils, allowing it to sew the zipper on neatly.

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Embroidery Foot #6

Embroidery Foot #6 features a wide channel in its sole for sewing appliqués and decorative stitching. There is also a small hole in the center of the foot for couching a narrow cord.

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Tailor Tack Foot #7

Tailor Tack Foot #7 is suitable for marking seams on the fabric. It can also be used for attractive decorative applications such as 3D effects, fringing and fagotting.

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Jeans Foot #8

Jeans Foot #8 produces neat straight-stitched seams on tough, heavy fabrics such as denim, leather or canvas.

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Darning Foot #9

The vertical spring action of Darning Foot #9 prevents the fabric from flagging and produces a neat stitch pattern. This foot is also suitable for free-motion embroidery.

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Edgestitch Foot #10

Edgestitch Foot #10 is ideal for topstitching, hemming and embellishing. Its special guide blade helps you sew perfectly straight seams.

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Edgestitch Foot #10C

Edgestitch Foot #10C is ideal for topstitching, hemming and embellishing. Its special guide blade helps you sew perfectly straight seams.

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Edgestitch Foot #10D

Edgestitch Foot #10D is ideal for topstitching, hemming and embellishing. Its special guide blade helps you sew perfectly straight seams.

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Cordonnet Foot #11

The special design of the BERNINA Cordonnet Foot #11 enables precise embellishment and topstitching with cordonnet thread as the upper thread.

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Bulky Overlock Foot #12

Bulky Overlock Foot #12 is suitable for sewing knits, as well as for making and attaching piping and cords.

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Bulky Overlock Foot #12C

Bulky Overlock Foot #12C is suitable for sewing knits, as well as for making and attaching piping and cords.

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Zipper Foot with Guide #14D

Zipper Foot with Guide #14D produces pefectly parallel lines of straight topstitching, and is ideal for the professional insertion of zippers.

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Embroidery Foot #15

With its oval shape and hopper mechanism with vertical spring, Embroidery Foot #15 is the perfect presser foot for all free-motion embroidery and darning projects.

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Gathering Foot #16

Gathering Foot #16 is a wiz at gathering fabrics. If needed, it can sew a flat piece of fabric to a second piece of fabric while gathering the latter – in a single operation.

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Button Sew-On Foot #18

Button Sew-On Foot #18 is the perfect tool for easy sewing of buttons, snap fasteners, eyelets and decorations.

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Open Embroidery Foot #20

Open Embroidery Foot #20 is ideal for decorative stitching with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.

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Open Embroidery Foot #20D

Open Embroidery Foot #20D is ideal for embroidering with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.

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Open Embroidery Foot Sole #20

Open Embroidery Foot Sole #20 is ideal for decorative stitching with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.

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Braiding Foot #21

Braiding Foot #21 is ideal for creating stylish couched-cord embellishments with a consistent stitch pattern.

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Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22

With its grooves and swing-out latch, Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22 is ideal for the simultaneous couching of several strands of cording or yarns.

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Appliqué Foot #23

Appliqué Foot #23 lets you sew even dense rows of stitches without a hitch – ideal for appliquéing and sewing mini-piping, as well as for traditional sewing techniques.

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Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24

Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24 features a spring-loaded mechanism that prevents the fabric from pulling up with the needle (flagging) when embroidering.

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Cording Foot with 5 Grooves #25

Cording Foot with 5 Grooves #25 is ideal for the simultaneous couching of several parallel strands of yarn or wool thread.

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Quilting Foot #29

The vertical spring action of Quilting Foot #29 presses the foot firmly to your project, preventing the fabric from flagging and ensuring a neat stitch pattern.

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Quilting Foot #29C

The vertical spring action of Quilting Foot #29C presses the foot firmly to your project, preventing the fabric from flagging and ensuring a neat stitch pattern.

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Pintuck Foot with 3 Grooves #30

Pintuck Foot with 3 Grooves #30 is used when sewing pintucks with a double needle. The grooves enable you to sew parallel tucks.

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Pintuck Foot with 5 Grooves #31

Pintuck Foot with 5 Grooves #31 is specially suited to sewing pintucks on medium weight fabrics when using a double needle.

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Pintuck Foot with 7 Grooves #32

Pintuck Foot with 7 Grooves #32 sews fine pintucks on light and medium weight fabrics and is a practical helper with smocking and entredeux.

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Pintuck Foot with 9 Grooves #33

Pintuck Foot with 9 Grooves #33 is especially suited to sewing pintucks with a double needle on very delicate fabrics.

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Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34

Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34 affords you a perfect view of the stitching and needle area. The markings on the sole enable you to sew very precisely.

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Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34C

Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34C affords you a perfect view of the stitching and needle area. The markings on the sole enable you to sew very precisely.

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Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34D

Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34D affords you a perfect view of the stitching and needle area. The markings on the sole enable you to sew very precisely.

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Invisible Zipper Foot #35

The diagonal grooves of Invisible Zipper Foot #35 enable you to stitch zippers invisibly into the seams of garments and accessories.

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Patchwork Foot #37

Patchwork Foot #37 features engraved markings for all your ¼” needs. The straight stitch opening is ideal for patchwork and precision sewing.

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Patchwork Foot #37D

Patchwork Foot #37D features special markings and a straight stitch opening and is ideal for patchwork and precision sewing.

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Patchwork Foot Sole #37

Patchwork Foot Sole #37 features engraved markings for all your ¼” needs. The straight stitch opening is ideal for patchwork and precision sewing.
 

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Piping Foot #38

The right side of Piping Foot #38 is higher than the left side, allowing it to ride more easily over thick layers of fabric and sew mini-piping and trim.

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Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole #39

Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole #39 provides a clear view of the stitching area and is an expert in decorative stitch patterns, appliqué, and satin stitching.

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Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole #39C

Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole #39C provides a clear view of the stitching area and is an expert in decorative stitch patterns, appliqué, and satin stitching.

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Free-Motion Couching Foot #43

Free-Motion Couching Foot #43 couches ribbons, braid or cords directly onto the fabric, letting you sew in any direction you wish with the feed dog lowered.

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Echo Quilting and CutWork Foot #44C

Echo Quilting and CutWork Foot #44C is your expert for quilting and CutWork projects. It’s also the ideal foot for free-motion embroidery and thread painting.

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Pintuck and Decorative Stitch Foot with Clear Sole #46C

Pintuck and Decorative Stitch Foot with Clear Sole #46C makes it easier to sew pintucks, and can also be used for embellishing the finished pintucks.

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Spanish Hemstitch Attachment #47

The Spanish Hemstitch Attachment #47 is ideal for sewing on edgings and fringe, as well as for joining two pieces of fabric together with an heirloom touch.

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Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50

Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50 is an indispensable aid when sewing difficult fabrics.

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Roller Foot #51

Roller Foot #51 ensures even fabric feed on difficult fabrics. Thanks to its rollers, it glides easily over “sticky” materials.

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Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52

Thanks to its non-stick coating, Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52 glides effortlessly over “sticky” materials such as leather, plastic or vinyl.

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Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52C

Thanks to its non-stick coating, Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52C glides effortlessly over “sticky” materials such as leather, plastic or vinyl.

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Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52D

Thanks to its non-stick coating, Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52D glides effortlessly over “sticky” materials such as leather, plastic or vinyl.

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Straight Stitch Foot with Non-Stick Sole #53

Straight Stitch Foot with Non-Stick Sole #53 makes it easier to sew “sticky” materials, ensuring an even, pucker-free straight-stitch.

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Zipper Foot with Non-Stick Sole #54

Zipper Foot with Non-Stick Sole #54 sews zippers to “sticky” fabrics, producing exactly parallel seams as it does so – thanks to its guide.

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Leather Roller Foot #55

Leather Roller Foot #55 rolls over the fabric, enabling neat, even stitching on difficult or "sticky" surfaces.

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Open Embroidery Foot with Non-Stick Sole #56

Open embroidery foot with sliding sole #56 is suitable for appliqués, Richelieu embroidery, or following patterns on “sticky” fabrics.

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Patchwork Foot with Guide #57

Patchwork Foot with Guide #57 sews precise straight lines, and is ideally suited for sewing and patchwork projects.

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Patchwork Foot with Guide #57D

Patchwork Foot with Guide #57D sews precise straight lines, and is ideally suited for sewing and patchwork projects.

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Double Cord Foot #59C

The two 6-mm grooves in the sole of Double Cord Foot #59C enable the simultaneous couching of two parallel cords. This foot is also ideal for sewing piping.

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Double Cord Foot #60C

In addition to sewing piping, Double Cord Foot #60C enables the quick, even couching of two parallel strands of cording.

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Zigzag Hemmer #61

Zigzag Hemmer #61 turns the fabric edge under twice and sews it with a zigzag stitch to produce a narrow, sturdy hem.

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Straight Stitch Hemmer #62

The width of the channel in the sole of Straight Stitch Hemmer #62 corresponds to the width of the finished hem, making this presser foot ideal for narrow hems.

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Zigzag Hemmer #63

Zigzag Hemmer #63  is ideal for sewing double-turned hems on fine fabrics.

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Straight Stitch Hemmer #64

With Straight Stitch Hemmer #64 the fabric edge is turned under twice and sewn with a straight-stitch to form a 4 mm wide, compact hem.

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Zigzag Hemmer #66

By turning the fabric under twice, Zigzag Hemmer #66 enables precise stitching and a sturdy hem in medium weight fabrics.

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Roll and Shell Hemmer #68

Roll and Shell Hemmer #68 is suitable for hemming soft fabrics. Its 2-mm guide produces a decorative three-dimensional hem.

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Roll and Shell Hemmer #69

Roll and Shell Hemmer #69 is suitable for hemming soft fabrics, such as tricot T-shirts.

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Lap Seam Foot #70

Lap Seam Foot #70 enables you to sew precise lapped and flat-felled seams in light and medium weight fabrics, and is also suitable for reversible clothing.

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Lap Seam Foot #71

Lap Seam Foot #71 lets you sew up to 6 mm wide flat-felled seams in two steps on jeans and sportswear.

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Adjustable Ruler Foot #72

This foot allows you to sew along Plexiglas rulers to create decorative quilt designs such as lines, feathers, circles etc.

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Adjustable Ruler Foot with Slit #72S

Thanks to the slit in the Adjustable Ruler Foot #72S, you can change a sewing foot without having to cut the thread. This allows an easy transition from Rulerwork to other applications.

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Adjustable Stippling Foot #73

Free-motion quilting and embroidery with the Adjustable Stippling Foot #73 is pure pleasure. Very detailed quilting of small patterns becomes easier than ever.
 

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Adjustable Gliding Cup Foot #74

The Adjustable Gliding Cup Foot #74 is a cup-shaped foot that aids in quilting around dimensional elements on a quilt. Easily quilt around or over raised and uneven seams and embellishments.

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Ruffler #86

Ruffler #86 is specially suited to gathering and pleating fabrics. The density and depth of the pleats can be set.

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Binder Attachment for Pre-Folded Bias Tape #87

Binder Attachment for Pre-Folded Bias Tape #87 enables you to produce even edge finishes with bias binding.

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Binder Attachment for Unfolded Bias Tape #88

Binder Attachment for Unfolded Bias Tape #88 makes sewing neat, even edge finishes a cinch.

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Binder Foot #95

Binder Foot #95 for Binder Attachment #87 and #88 makes it easier to sew edge finishes with bias binding.

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Binder Foot #95C

Binder Foot #95C for Binder Attachment #87 and #88 makes it easier to sew edge finishes with bias binding.

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Patchwork Foot #97

The Patchwork Foot #97 is ideal for patchworking and other exact work.

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Patchwork Foot #97D

The Patchwork Foot #97D is ideal for patchworking and other exact work.

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Pintuck Attachment

The Pintuck Attachment makes it easier to sew full pintucks. This creates a beautiful raised effect.

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Couching Inserts

The Couching Inserts were developed specifically for quilting with the Adjustable Ruler Foot #72. These protect the surface from abrasion when quilting with metallic cords or yarns.

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Echo-quilting Clips

These Echo-quilting Clips have been especially developed for quilting with the Adjustable Ruler Foot #72 and Ruler Foot #96. 

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Presser-foot Set D

The Presser-foot Set D contains 5 selected presser feet enabling you to sew the most popular stitches and perform the most common sewing tasks.

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Accessories for Sewing Machines

Straight- and CutWork Stitch Plate

With the Straight- and CutWork Stitch Plate, it is simple and effortless to sew using straight stitch and CutWork techniques. Used in conjunction with the straight stitch foot, it enables particularly beautiful sewing results to be achieved.

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PunchWork Stitch Plate

The PunchWork Stitch Plate is particularly suitable for needle-felting on rotary hook sewing machines.

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BERNINA Hook bobbin cases

BERNINA offers bobbin cases for all its hook systems. Here, you can find the bobbin cases for the BERNINA Hook.

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Seam Guide for Slide-on Table

The Seam Guide for Slide-on Table facilitates professional-quality wide edgestitching while ensuring even distances between seams.

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XL Trolley

The XL Trolley is designed for the sewing machines of the BERNINA 7 and 8 Series. The advanced padding system and the high-quality outer material provide a thorough protection for your sewing machine.

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Accessory Case

The BERNINA Accessory Case is the perfect place to store up to 43 sewing feet and other small accessories. An ideal travel companion for sewing or embroidery machines.

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Standard Adapter Shank #75

Standard Adapter Shank #75 permits the easy attachment of accessories for various sewing techniques to preferred sewing machines.

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Short Adapter Shank #77

Short Adapter Shank #77 is especially suited for attaching presser feet with a short shank.

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Patchwork Seam Guide

The Patchwork Seam Guide can be attached at the desired distance from the needle. This tool makes sewing straight seams and hems a breeze.

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Circular Embroidery Attachment #83

Circular Embroidery Attachment #83 lets you embellish perfect circles or semicircles of various diameters with utility or decorative stitches as well as lettering.

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Eyelet Embroidery Attachment #82 with Foot #92

Eyelet Embroidery Attachment #82 with Foot #92 lets you punch and embroider decorative and functional eyelets.

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Hosiery Darning Hoop

The Hosiery Darning Hoop enables accurate, effortless darning of hosiery and textiles. The non-slip hoop holds the fabric evenly taut.

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Presser Foot for Eyelet Embroidery #92

Presser Foot for Eyelet Embroidery #92 is a free-motion foot that lets you embroider various-sized eyelets for both decorative and functional purposes.

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Adjustable Guide

The Adjustable Guide allows you maintain even spacing between rows of straight or decorative stitching.

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Right and Left Seam Guide

The Right and Left Seam Guide is a useful aid for producing straight seams on needlework, home furnishings, and garments.

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Seam Guide with Scale

The Seam Guide with Scale serves as a guide tool, the marked distances on the ruler allowing you to to sew evenly spaced parallel seams

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Buttonhole Leveler

The Buttonhole Leveler makes quick work of sewing buttonholes on fabric edges and on fabric layers of different thickness.

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Buttonhole Cutter with Wooden Block

The Buttonhole Cutter with Wooden Block requires only slight pressure to cut open finished buttonholes, without damaging beads and bartacks.

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Ruler Kit

The BERNINA Ruler Kits contain five different templates. In combination with the Ruler Foot 96, beautiful, decorative quilting patterns, such as connected wavy lines, are easy to create.

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Thread-lubrication Unit

The Thread-lubrication Unit improves the gliding properties of metallic or loosely twisted threads with the aid of Silicone Fluid.

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Magnifying Lens Set

The Magnifying Lens Set consists of a machine mounting bracket and three lenses of different strengths for optimal magnification of the work area.

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PunchWork Tool for Rotary-, B9- and BERNINA-hook Machines

Designed for sewing machines with a rotary hook, the PunchWork Tool for Rotary-, B9- and BERNINA-hook Machines enables you to needle-felt on wool fabrics and loden.

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USB Stick

The USB Stick enables fast and uncomplicated data exchange between the stick computer and the PC. It stores embroidery designs and data up to 16 GB.

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Multiple-spool Holder

The Multiple-spool Holder provides room for several spools of different colors, allowing you to sew and embroider with greater ease and efficiency.

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Multiple-spool-holder Extension

The BERNINA Multiple-spool-holder Extension accommodates additional spools, allowing you to complete your sewing projects quickly and efficiently.

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Touchscreen Pen for 7 and 8 Series

The Touchscreen Pen – ideal for working on the touch screens on BERNINA sewing and embroidery computers. Operate the touch screen by gently tapping it.

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Needle punch accessory set for rotary hook machines

The BERNINA needle set is specially designed for the needle punch accessory set for rotary hook machines providing an optimal felting experience.

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Border Rulers Kit

The Border Rulers Kit consists of four pieces and is perfect for quilting waves, hearts and oval designs.

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Essential Ruler Kit

The Essential Ruler Kit consists of four pieces and is perfect for quilting squiggly designs, waves and nested circles.

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Curves and Clams Ruler Kit

The Curves and Clams Ruler Kit consists of four pieces and is perfect for quilting squiggly designs, clamshells, curves & nested mini ovals.
 

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Accessories for Embroidery Machines

Embroidery Module L (SDT)

The advanced Embroidery Module L comes with new BERNINA Smart Drive Technology (SDT). This elevates your embroidery experience with enhanced stitch quality, smoother and quieter movement and up to 55% higher embroidery speed.

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Small Embroidery Hoop

The Small Embroidery Hoop is a whiz at embroidering tubular items such as sleeves or pant legs.

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Mega Embroidery Hoop

The Mega Embroidery Hoop lets you embroider large design combinations and borders without gaps or mismatch.

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Midi Embroidery Hoop

With the new Midi Embroidery Hoop, hooping has never been easier before. The ergonomic twist-lock mechanism guarantees a quick and perfect embroidery performance.

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Maxi Embroidery Hoop

The Maxi Embroidery Hoop (40 x 21 cm) is suitable for large embroidery designs and borders.

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Jumbo Embroidery Hoop

With an embroidery area of 40 x 26cm (15 ¾” x scant 10 ¼”), the Jumbo Embroidery Hoop enables precise stitching of extra large embroidery designs and borders, with no need to rotate the hoop.

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"Hoop 'n' Buddyz" Hoop Insert

The “Hoop ‘N’ Buddyz” embroidery hoop is suitable for embroidery on difficult materials and baseball caps.

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Large Freearm Embroidery Hoop

The BERNINA Large Freearm Embroidery Hoop enables the use of the BERNINA freearm with large tubular items, such as pre-made bags, or T-Shirts, without requiring unsewing and re-sewing.

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Medium Clamp Embroidery Hoop

The BERNINA Medium Clamp Hoop is the ideal embroidery hoop for quilters. The square shape perfectly accommodates square designs common for quilting.

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Small Clamp Hoop

The BERNINA Small Clamp Hoop is the ideal embroidery hoop for quilters. The square shape perfectly accomodates square designs common for quilting.

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BERNINA CrystalWork Tool

With the CrystalWork tool, forms and patterns are precisely punched out as small holes. This stencil hole is filled with crystals that are then extracted using adhesive film in order to be ironed on to material.

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BERNINA PaintWork Tool

With the PaintWork tool, forms, patterns, and images are painted cleanly and precisely. Your imagination knows no limits.

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BERNINA CutWork Tool

Your imagination knows no limits. To achieve the desired results, you will need a BERNINA machine capable of embroidery and the CutWork tool, which you will insert in place of the needle.

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CrystalWork Starter Kit

With the CrystalWork Starter Kit, you are optimally equipped to start using your CrystalWork software and your CrystalWork tool.

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CrystalWork Template Material

You can create numerous motifs in no time with the CrystalWork Tools motif templates and the CrystalWork software.

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CrystalWork Iron-on Film

The BERNINA CrystalWork Iron-on Film is only one element of the comprehensive CrystalWork supplementary material. This film makes it easy to attach crystals to fabric.

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CrystalWork Punches

Do you need a new punch for your CrystalWork tool? The BERNINA Crystal punches are available separately.

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CutWork Needles

Do you need a new needle for your CutWork tool? BERNINA CutWork Needles are also available separately.

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XL Embroidery Module Bag

The XL Embroidery Module Bag is for the BERNINA 7 and 8 Series. It is solid and lightweight and provides a thorough protection for your Embroidery Module L. The bag can be easily combined with the trolley XL.

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Embroidery Plus Upgrade for B 880 and B 790

Embroidery Plus for B 880 & B 790 is a two-in-one product that enhances the embroidery functions of your machine. It contains a product key to upgrade your embroidery machine plus the BERNINA Midi Hoop.

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Tutorials

Support for your BERNINA 790

To ensure that you enjoy your BERNINA for as long as possible, we recommend that you read the detailed operating instructions. Further support information and firmware updates can be found on the support page.

Download manual Support page BERNINA 790

Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

Over 2,000 BERNINA Stores worldwide offer valuable services to all our customers. Your local BERNINA Store is there to proudly help you, with advice on machines and accessories that best suit your needs, selection of BERNINA Embroidery Software and also in servicing your BERNINA.

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