BERNINA 790 PLUS Anniversary Edition

The finest technology combined with innovation

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BERNINA 790 PLUS Anniversary Edition

The finest technology combined with innovation

  • Exclusive 125th Anniversary Gift With Purchase
  • Limited Supply
  • Exquisite 125th Anniversary Faceplate
  • Golden Adjustable Ruler Foot #72 included
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Limited BERNINA 790 PLUS Anniversary Edition: Take home the gold!

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Golden gifts only for you by purchasing a B 790 PLUS Anniversary Edition!

  • Adjustable Ruler Foot #72, coated with real gold* in anniversary tin with golden Mettler thread.
  • BERNINA trolley set in anniversary designs, to effortlessly transport your machine.
  • USB Stick with over 370 additional embroidery designs.
  • Dust Cover with golden embroidery.
Let the beauty begin!
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
Equipped as standard with a large embroidery module, the B 790 PLUS offers a full 13-inch extended freearm including ten inches of space to the right of the needle.

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.

Love the BERNINA innovations

Love the BERNINA innovations

  • Achieve finest stitching results
  • Stitches are kept consistent
  • Assistance with free-motion sewing
The BERNINA Stitch Regulator is the revolutionary presser foot for effortlessly ensuring consistent stitch length in free-motion sewing of straight or zigzag stitches.

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.

Sew silk & leather like a pro

Sew silk & leather like a pro

  • Handle special materials with ease
  • Smooth or fine fabrics are evenly fed
  • 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.

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.

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.

Easy design positioning

Easy design positioning

  • Perfect positioning of your design
  • No need to use the template anymore
  • Perfect results in short times

Use Pinpoint Placement for precise design positioning, even when the fabric is at an angle in the hoop.

Enjoy embroidery at its best

Enjoy embroidery at its best

  • Create endless embroidery designs
  • Achieve beautiful results any time
  • No manual trimming on the top side
Undo/redo lets you undo or redo steps while editing and group/ungroup makes it easy to combine designs to edit them all at the same time.

Features & Functions

  • Overview
  • Sewing & Quilting
  • Embroidery
  • General Features
  • Stitches
BERNINA 790 PLUS Anniversary Edition

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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.

Hook system BERNINA Hook
Sewing space to the right of the needle 10”
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Sewing tutorial
Embroidery tutorial
Maximum stitch width in mm 9
Sideways motion feed
Endless Embroidery
2-Point Placement
Embroider Sewing Stitches

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

Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) 1000
Maximum stitch width in mm 9
Stitch length maximum in mm 6
Needle positions 11

Needle positions

Multiple Needle Positions allow for very precise sewing.
Sideways motion feed
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Stitch Designer
Creative consultant

Creative consultant

Access Tutorials for sewing techniques and use Creative Consultant for sewing different fabrics successfully.
Drag & Drop

Drag & Drop

Simple drag and drop allows for easy positioning of sewing combinations and/ or embroidery motifs. Swipe the layer to eliminate motifs.
Pattern repeat (up to 9) 1-9
Pattern start/end function
Pattern mirroring
Elongation
Reverse sewing
Automatic securing function
Programmable Securing Function
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag

BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag

The patented BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) provides consistent free-motion stitching even at high speeds. Select straight stitch and zigzag free-motion stitching with the BSR.
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)

Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)

As an alternative to the traditional foot control, start sewing, quilting or embroidering using the Start/Stop button.
Pivot / hover function
Monograms (with sideways motion)
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total 1352
Sewing alphabets 7/1
Decorative stitches total 505
Button sew-on program
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total 15
Utility stitches total 32
Decorative sideways motion stitches 117
Quilting stitches total 34
Tapering/skyline stitches 28/27
Darning programs 2
360° directional sewing
Free Hand System (FHS)
Connecting stitches
Cross-stitch programs 37
Maximum Embroidery Speed (Stitches per minute) 1000

Maximum Embroidery Speed (Stitches per minute)

Enjoy high speed for completing embroidery projects quicker.
Embroidery Area 15.7" x 8.3"

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 332
Embroidery Alphabets 23
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.
Duplicate/Add Designs
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Duplicate/Add Designs

Increase the number of designs quickly with duplicate. Use + to combine designs and lettering onscreen.
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.
Change Design Size Non-Proportionally

Change Design Size Non-Proportionally

Change the height and width independently. Increasing/decreasing in a range of +/- 20% provides the best results. Other ranges should be tested first.
Move, Rotate, and Mirror
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Move, Rotate, and Mirror

Move designs through drag and drop or the multi-function knobs; Rotate in 1 degree increments and mirror image embroidery designs for optimal placement on projects.
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.
Color Wheel
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Color Wheel

Quickly change the colorway of your design on-screen to get an impression with other color design. New colors are assigned to the current thread library.
WordArt
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WordArt

Create vertical, horizontal and curved baselines. Adjust letter spacing to create the best look.
Drag and Drop

Drag and Drop

Simple drag and drop allows for easy positioning of embroidery designs.
Absolute Check Design Positioning

Absolute Check Design Positioning

Design placement tool – stitch by stitch. Check individual stitch locations for precise placement on the project from the Edit screen. the needle moves to that location in the hoop.
2-Point Placement
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2-Point Placement

For easy positioning and alignment to place embroidery designs accurately. Rotate and align designs when the project is crooked. Possibility of grid point or free point positioning.
Check Design Size
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Check Design Size

Tool for placing designs. Check the embroidery design size. The center of the pattern can also be displayed.
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.
Adjust Stitch Density
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Adjust Stitch Density

Change Stitch Density to complement varied fabric.
Change Stitch Type
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Change Stitch Type

Change a satin stitch to a fill stitch to minimize long satin stitches that may catch.
Change Thread Brand
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Change Thread Brand

Quickly change thread color and/or brand on-screen to suit your project at hand.
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.
Stitch Design as Single/Multi-Color
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Stitch Design as Single/Multi-Color

Stitch an entire design in one color without stopping or as a multi-color design.
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.
Smart Secure

Smart Secure

Missing tie-on/off stitches are added automatically if none were programmed.
Invisible Secure

Invisible Secure

Enhanced tie-on/off stitch formation is completely invisible under design.
Centering the Embroidery Design

Centering the Embroidery Design

Off-center design positioning can be saved to the machine and design position in hoop is imported as set in the BERNINA Embroidery Software.
Thread Away Mode

Thread Away Mode

An automatic, quick movement of the hoop ensures thread tails are transferred to the wrong side of the project. Set on/ off as desired depending on design.
Switch Unit of Measurement

Switch Unit of Measurement

Choose to view embroidery design dimensions and hoop sizes in inches or millimeters.
Creative Consultant Embroidery
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Creative Consultant Embroidery

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

Embroider Sewing Stitches

Increase accuracy by embroidering sewing stitches, including buttonholes. Access sewing stitches from the integrated folder or import altered sewing stitches from sewing. Import and embroider combinations individually, too.
Multi-format Reading

Multi-format Reading

No need to convert. Reads EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, PCS, SEW, XXX.
Embroidery design formats EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
Automatic hoop recognition
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Automatic hoop recognition

The attached hoop is automatically recognized by the embroidery module.
View Stitch-out Time, Thread Colors, Size, Stitches
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View Stitch-out Time, Thread Colors, Size, Stitches

View design details at a glance.
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")
Hook system BERNINA Hook

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.
Sewing space to the right of the needle 10”

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.
Color touch screen 7” / 18 cm

Color touch screen

Everything at eye level; it is clear and easy to use. Can be used with fingertip or stylus and offers touch-scroll selection.
LED sewing lights 30 LED

LED sewing lights

Bright illumination in the needle area and over the free arm. The brightness is adjustable.
Multi-function knobs

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.
Sewing in each needle position

Sewing in each needle position

You can sew most patterns in any needle position.
Number of spool holders 2
Semi-automatic needle threader
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Semi-automatic needle threader

Thread the needle with ease.
Automatic presser foot lift

Automatic presser foot lift

Enjoy convenience with the automatic presser foot lower and lift. Press on the foot control to lower the foot to begin sewing. At the end of cutting, the foot lifts automatically.
Adjustable presser foot pressure

Adjustable presser foot pressure

Adjust the foot pressure to eliminate skipped stitches on thick fabrics and wavy seams on knits.
Automatic presser foot pressure

Automatic presser foot pressure

Automatically adjusts the presser foot pressure.
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.
Automatic thread cutter

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.
BERNINA Dual Feed (BDF)

BERNINA Dual Feed (BDF)

The BERNINA Dual Feed ensures even feeding of hard-to-manage fabrics with beautiful results.
Adaptive Thread Tension

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 without pressing a button.
Upper thread indicator

Upper thread indicator

When the upper thread breaks or runs out, the Upper Thread Sensor will provide an onscreen visual and acoustic signal, if selected and the machine will stop when the sensor is activated.
Lower thread indicator

Lower thread indicator

Warns when the bobbin thread runs low.
BERNINA foot control with back-kick function

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.
Create and save stitch combinations
Memory (long-term/altered stitches)
Slide speed control

Slide speed control

Regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.
Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering

Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering

Wind a bobbin quickly and even wind a bobbin while sewing!
USB interface for PC connection
USB interface for USB data stick

USB interface for USB data stick

Enjoy rapid and direct connectivity for information transfer including software updates.
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.
On-screen help

On-screen help

Use the ‘?’ to identify functions and stitches. Built-in animations lead you through processes and provide reminders.
Sewing tutorial
Embroidery tutorial
Personal program

Personal program

Record your individually altered stitches for future retrieval in personal folders. Saved until deleted from the personal program memory.
History function (most-recently-used stitch patterns)

History function

Sewn stitches along with any alterations are recorded in a History Menu. Stitches must be sewn to be recorded and are retained even after machine shut down.
Setup program
Eco Mode

Eco Mode

Stand-by mode saves energy and offers child-proof lock.
Machine weight 30.9 lb
Machine size 20.5″ / 8.4″ / 14.1″

  • Practical stitches

  • Buttonholes

  • Decorative stitches

  • Quilt stitches

Accessories

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

  • Included
  • Compatible

Standard accessories BERNINA 790 PLUS Anniversary Edition

Here you will find an overview of the standard accessories for the BERNINA 790 PLUS Anniversary Edition.
 

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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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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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Sewing Machine Oil

Regular care ensures that your Sewing Machine runs smoothly. This also includes oiling.

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BERNINA Accessory Box

The practical Accessory Box can be used to store all Sewing Accessories, such as Presser Feet, Needles and Bobbins. The Accessory Box is supplied without contents.

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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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Small Embroidery Hoop

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

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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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Note:
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

Gold-Plated Presser Foot #1

BERNINA has designed a limited 125th Anniversary Foot coming in gold. The Gold-Plated Presser Foot #1 is ideally suited to sewing forward and reverse-feed stitches with its cut-outs in front and back of the needle opening.

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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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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.