BERNINA History

2009

 

The new BERNINA 830

Experience the state of the art sewing system.
 

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