BERNINA 215

BERNINA 215

Easy handling for a wide range of sewing options

  • Built-in needle threader
  • Needle stop up/down
  • Simple direct-stitch selection
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BERNINA 215: The easy route to sewing success

Easy threading? Yes please!

Easy threading? Yes please!

  • Rethreading fast and easy
  • Save quality time for your creativity
  • Ideal for beginners or occasional sewers
The BERNINA 215 Simply Red proves that even state-of-the-art sewing-machine technology needn’t be complicated, and leaves nothing to be desired as an easy-to-operate sewing machine.
Simple, safe sewing

Simple, safe sewing

  • Adjust sewing speed to your needs
  • Control the position of the needle
  • High-quality results anytime
You always maintain control over the sewing speed and the position of the needle when the sewing process is stopped.
Desired stitch by one click

Desired stitch by one click

  • Direct stitch selection
  • Change the stitch easily
  • So easy, so great!
Thanks to this simple direct stitch selection, the BERNINA 215 is a uniquely user-friendly machine – a combination of versatility and simple handling that will give you years of sewing enjoyment.

Features & Functions

  • General Features
  • Sewing & Quilting
  • Embroidery
Hook system CB
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) 900
LED sewing lights LED
Multi-function knobs -
Maximum stitch width in mm 5.5
Maximum stitch length 5
Needle positions 9
Sewing in each needle position
Semi-automatic needle threader
Automatic thread cutter -
Manual thread cutter 3
BERNINA Dual Feed (BDF) -
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Memory (long-term/altered stitches) -
BSR enabled, straight stitch and zigzag (separate BSR foot required) -
Upper thread indicator -
Lower thread indicator -
USB interface for PC connection -
USB interface for USB data stick -
Changing stitch settings while sewing

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BERNINA foot control with back-kick function Opt.
Needle stop up/down
Drag & Drop -
Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering -
On-screen help -
Built-in needle threader
Sewing tutorial -
Embroidery tutorial -
Creative consultant -
Personal program -
History function (most-recently-used stitch patterns) -
Setup program -
Language selection -
Alarm clock -
Eco mode -
BERNINA freearm slide-on table
Dust cover
Accessories box / bag
Machine weight 8 kg
Machine size 345 / 170 / 310 mm 13.5″ / 6.5″ / 12″
Pattern start/end function -
Elongation -
Programmable Securing Function -
Pattern mirroring -
360° directional sewing -
Free Hand System (FHS) -
Sideways motion feed -
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total 11
Connecting stitches -
Utility stitches total 10
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total 1
Automatic buttonhole length measuring system -

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Automatic buttonhole -
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Button sew-on program
Darning programs 1
Decorative stitches total -
Decorative sideways motion stitches -
Quilting stitches total -
Cross-stitch programs -
Tapering/skyline stitches -
Sewing alphabets -
Monograms (with sideways motion) -
Maximum embroidery speed (stitches per minute) -
Built-in embroidery designs -
Embroidery alphabets -
Embroidery design formats -
Onscreen editing of designs: positioning, mirroring, rotating, scaling, combining -
Mega hoop functionality (embroidery field: 400 x 150 mm) -
Jumbo hoop functionality (limited embroidery field: 400 x 210 mm) -
Freearm embroidery -
Personal memory for embroidery designs -
Standard embroidery hoops** -

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Lettering manipulation (WordArt) -
Importing stitch patterns -
Color resequence -
Cut jump stitches -
Sequence control -
Basting -
Endless embroidery -
Position recall -
BERNINA ArtLink embroidery software (downloadable from bernina.com) -

Accessories

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

  • Included
  • Compatible

Reverse-pattern sole #1

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

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Overlock sole #2

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

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Buttonhole sole #3

Buttonhole sole #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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Zipper sole #4

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

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Blindstitch sole #5

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

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Slide-on table for ultimate sewing comfort

Extend your sewing surface with the Slide-on Table to support your large projects. Easily remove it when using only the free arm is desired, such as for sewing small tubular projects.

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The Snap-on shank #78 – practical and quick

The Snap-on shank #78 enables you to change snap-on soles in no time flat. Many different snap-on soles fit on this shank.

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

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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

Zigzag foot #0

Zigzag foot #0 is a versatile all-purpose foot which beautifully handles straight-stitch and zigzag sewing projects as well as decorative projects and embroidery.

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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 with slide #3B

Depending on the model, Buttonhole foot with slide #3B determines the desired buttonhole length for identical buttonholes either via a sensor or manually.

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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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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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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 sole #8

Jeans-foot sole #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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Cordonnet foot #11 – topstitch with ease

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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 – the well-rounded solution for “sticky” fabrics

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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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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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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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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Pintuck attachment

The pintuck attachment makes it easier to sew full pintucks. This creates a beautiful raised effect.

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Presser-foot set

Presser-foot set contains special feet for sewing buttonholes and blind hems, for zippers, and for reverse-feed stitching.

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Accessories for Sewing Machines

5.5mm PunchWork stitch plate

The 5.5mm PunchWork stitch plate is suitable for needle-felting with your sewing machine.

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Plexiglass extension table for quilting

The large Plexiglass extension table increases your work space when sewing large quilts. The fabric feeds like a dream over its smooth surface.

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L trolley

The L trolley is designed to be solid and lightweight. It is compatible with the BERNINA 2, 3, 4 and 5 Series. The advanced padding system and the high-quality outer material provide a thorough protection for your sewing machine.

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Carrying bag for sewing machines – for reliable protection

This attractive BERNINA Carrying bag for sewing machines offers plenty of room, and protects your sewing machine and accessories even when traveling.

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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 for precise seams

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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The Hosiery darning hoop for neat darning

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 for beautiful eyelets

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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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 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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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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Free-Hand System (FHS) retrofit kit

The Free-Hand System (FHS) retrofit kit allows BERNINA sewing machines to be retrofitted with the handy knee-operated presser foot lifter.

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Sewing light

The BERNINA CFL sewing light sheds uninterrupted, bright-as-day light on the sewing area, for shadow-free illumination from three sides.

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Guide eyelet for metallic and silk thread

Serving as an additional thread guide, the Guide eyelet for metallic and silk thread stops the thread from slipping off the spool during the sewing process.

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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 for the best possible view

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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Mounting bracket for the magnifying lens set and needle punch accessory set.

Mounting bracket for the magnifying lens set and needle punch accessory set.

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PunchWork tool for CB hook machines

The PunchWork tool for CB hook machines allows you to needle-felt on BERNINA sewing machines with an oscillating hook, to create attractive embellishments on felted materials.

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Needle set for needle punch accessory set for CB hooks

The BERNINA needle set is specifically designed for the needle punch accessory set for CB hooks providing an optimal felting experience.

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Support for your BERNINA 215

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 215

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