BERNINA History

2007    The red thread in the world of sewing
 
2006    artista 730
High-end sewing and embroidery system: standard stitches and embroidery, embroidery patterns, many automatic settings, e.g. thread cutter, touch screen, BSR system, CFL light. Optional stitching module
 
2004    aurora 440 QE
World’s first sewing computer with BSR system for consistent stitch lengths with variable sewing speeds – especially for quilters
 
2002    artista 200
World’s first sewing and embroi-dery computer. Microsoft Windows operating system, CD-ROM drive, LCD display, more than 850 stitches, programmable function keys, memory function for stitch combinations and motifs
 
2001    activa 145
Simple compact sewing machine: computerised, individually adjustable memory for embroidery patterns, buttonhole repetition, stitch library, patchwork presser foot
 
1998    artista 180
Top model with CPS software for customised settings (Customised Pattern Selection software), optional stitch module, conversion of scanned patterns to embroidery patterns
 
1993    Model 1630
Top model: 9 mm stitch width, over 400 embroidery patterns, monograms, 5 alphabets, sewing in 16 possible directions
 
1989    Model 1230
Model with extended memory capacity and fully automated one-step buttonholes, incl. eyelet buttonhole
 
1986    Model 1130
First computerised BERNINA with fully automated one-step buttonholes and embroidery pattern memory
 
1982    Model 930
First BERNINA with stretch stitch function and particularly highpowered motor
 
1971    Model 830
First BERNINA with electronic foot control – the number one model for 11 years
 
1963    Model 730
First BERNINA with patented knee-activated presser foot lifter
 
1954    Model 530
First BERNINA with patented attachable presser foot and function for semi-automated sewing  of buttonholes
 
1945    Model 125
First BERNINA free-arm zigzag sewing machine
 
1938    Model 117
First BERNINA zigzag sewing machine
 
1932    Model 105
First household sewing machine with BERNINA brand name
 
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