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!

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

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

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

Sewing & Quilting
General Features

Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute)	900
Maximum stitch width in mm	5.5
Stitch length maximum in mm	5
Needle positions	9
Needle positions Multiple Needle Positions allow for very precise sewing.
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)

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Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total	11
Button sew-on program
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total	1
Utility stitches total	10
Darning programs	1

Hook system	CB
Hook system The Hook systems of BERNINA sewing machines are constantly evolving over the years. 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 the 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.
LED sewing lights	LED
LED sewing lights Bright illumination in the needle area and over the free arm. The brightness is adjustable.
Sewing in each needle position
Sewing in each needle position You can sew most patterns in any needle position.
Semi-automatic needle threader
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Manual thread cutter	3
Manual thread cutter Conveniently placed thread cutters by bobbin insertion and winding areas and by the needle to control thread tails.

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BERNINA foot control with back-kick function	Opt.
BERNINA foot control with back-kick function Enjoy consistent control plus a back-kick function to raise and lower the needle. Take 1 full stitch using the front and a half stitch with the heel.
Changing stitch settings while sewing
Needle stop up/down
Needle stop up/down Basic setting is needle stop up. Some models allow for selection of needle to stop in the raised (up) or lowered (down) position.
Machine weight	17.6 lb
Machine size	13.5″ / 6.5″ / 12″

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

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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Snap On Shank #78

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

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

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

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.

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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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BERNINA 215

Easy handling for a wide range of sewing options

BERNINA 215: The easy route to sewing success

Easy threading? Yes please!

Simple, safe sewing

Desired stitch by one click

Features & Functions

Needle positions

Hook system

LED sewing lights

Sewing in each needle position

Semi-automatic needle threader

Manual thread cutter

BERNINA foot control with back-kick function

Needle stop up/down

Accessories

Reverse Pattern Sole #1

Overlock Sole #2

Buttonhole Sole #3

Zipper Sole #4

Blindstitch Sole #5

Slide-on Table

Snap On Shank #78

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.

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.

Presser feet for every occasion

Gold-Plated Presser Foot #1

Zigzag Foot #0

Finger Guard #99

Reverse Pattern Foot #1

Overlock Foot #2

Buttonhole Foot #3

Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3B

Zipper Foot #4

Blindstitch Foot #5

Embroidery Foot #6

Tailor Tack Foot #7

Jeans Foot #8

Jeans Foot Sole #8

Darning Foot #9

Edgestitch Foot #10

Cordonnet Foot #11

Bulky Overlock Foot #12

Gathering Foot #16

Button Sew-On Foot #18

Open Embroidery Foot #20

Open Embroidery Foot Sole #20

Braiding Foot #21

Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22

Appliqué Foot #23

Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24

Cording Foot with 5 Grooves #25

Drop-Shaped Embroidery Foot #26

Pintuck Foot with 3 Grooves #30

Pintuck Foot with 5 Grooves #31

Pintuck Foot with 7 Grooves #32

Pintuck Foot with 9 Grooves #33

Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34

Invisible Zipper Foot #35

Patchwork Foot #37

Patchwork Foot Sole #37

Piping Foot #38

Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole #39

Free-Motion Couching Foot #43

Echo Quilting and CutWork Foot #44C

Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50

Roller Foot #51

Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52

Straight Stitch Foot with Non-Stick Sole #53

Zipper Foot with Non-Stick Sole #54

Leather Roller Foot #55

Open Embroidery Foot with Non-Stick Sole #56

Patchwork Foot with Guide #57

Double Cord Foot #59C

Zigzag Hemmer #61

Straight Stitch Hemmer #62

Zigzag Hemmer #63

Straight Stitch Hemmer #64