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BERNINA 880 PLUS

The ultimate in sewing, embroidery and quilting

Exciting new embroidery features
Huge space for sewing and embroidery
Create your own stitch patterns
Quiet, fast and precise
Sew and embroider longer

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Features & Functions
Accessories
Tutorials
Support

DREAM IT SEW IT STUDIO HAPPENING

STARTING OCT 1

CHOICE of FREE Sewing Cabinet¹:

• BERNINA Luxe Sewing Suite
OR
• BERNINA Artisan Studio Cabinet by Koala
While supplies last. Please allow up to 14 weeks for cabinet delivery.

FREE Sewing Cabinet valued up to $5,799

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$16,499 or $343.73/Month^** 0% interest for 48 months on qualifying purchases of $3,000 or more made with your BERNINA Credit Card. 48 Equal Monthly Payments Required.^* Financing not available online, available at participating store locations only.

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BERNINA 880 PLUS: Highest quality in sewing and embroidery!

Beautiful embroidery every time

Place your design exactly where you want
Clean embroidery results on the top
Intuitive & very easy to use

The B 880 PLUS is enriched with exciting embroidery features like Pinpoint Placement, Enhanced Editing Functions, Total Embroidery Stitch Control and much more. For further information, see the details.

Automatic features are yours!

Enjoy fully automatic threading
Threads are cut at the end of a seam
No manual lifting of the presser foot

The feed dog raises and lowers automatically for free-motion stitching when using the BERNINA Stitch Regulator, and for embroidery. The presser foot lowers at the start of a seam and lifts again at the end.

A machine that is fast & quiet

Sew & embroider longer at a stretch
Easy access to the Jumbo bobbin
Fastest sewing & embroidering
Sews quietly

The Jumbo Bobbin offers 70% more thread capacity than standard bobbins and pops in and out with the touch of a finger. Sewing speeds up to 1,200 and embroidery speeds up to 1,000 stitches per minute.

Enjoy maximum space

Handle large projects with ease
Comfortably create big quilts
Designed for the Jumbo Hoop

The extended freearm of the B 880 PLUS offers 12 inches of space to the right of the needle and five inches in height. Therefore you will enjoy a huge sewing and embroidery area.

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Alterations of stitch details are remembered
Handle special materials with ease
Stitches are kept consistent to achieve finest results

Total Stitch Control, the BERNINA Dual Feed and the BERNINA Stitch Regulator are features BERNINA developed to guarantee precise stitch quality and results.

Find the perfect stitch for you

Select the perfect stitch for your project
Choose your favorite design
Personalize your project with different font styles

The integrated Stitch Library offers over 1,764 stitches, is clearly categorized and stitches are easily retrieved. Find 12 font styles and 460 high-quality embroidery designs.

Design your personal stitch

Design & create your own stitches
Simply draw your ideas directly on the screen
Convert the design into a stitch pattern

Edit stitches and create your own. The creative possibilities are endless and you can continuously expand your stitch library.

Shape your imagination

Duplicate embroidery designs with one click
Arrange the designs in your desired formation
Any formation is possible

The integrated Shape Designer offers you functions like duplicating and arranging designs in a circle, square or heart.

Choose your favorite color

Color your design easily
Select your personal color scheme
Embroider your project in beautiful colors

With the Color Wheel, designs can be changed easily and coordinated to your favorite color scheme before you start embroidering.

Embroidery lovers will adore the B 880 PLUS thanks to:

Pinpoint Placement

Place your design on the fabric exactly where you want it.
No need to use the template anymore.
Easy to use: Simply select two points and match them with the markings on the hooped fabric.
Perfect results quickly and precisely.

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Enhanced Editing

Undo & Redo: Simply undo or redo steps while editing or combining designs to return to your initial position.
Group & Ungroup: Combine designs to edit all at one time with group. Break apart designs to edit individually with ungroup.
Rearrange: Customize the design layer stitch-out sequence. Use rearrange in combination with the group function.

Total Stitch Control

Thread Away Mode: Pulls the threads down to the underside for clean embroidery results on the top. Program jump stitch length to manage thread cuts. Subject to design properties. No more manual trimming on the top side needed.
Invisible & Smart Secure: Securing stitches become invisible as the tie-on/off stitches are sewn in stitch direction. Smart secure adds tie-on/off stitches to a design, if none are preset.

Bonus Embroidery Designs & Alphabets

Dozens of new embroidery designs, including: monograms with frames, in-the-hoop projects and special technique designs.
Includes nine newly digitized embroidery alphabets such as Curly, Happy Times, Deco and Rounded.

Intuitive & very easy to use

Embroidery Consultant: For each embroidery technique the consultant helps you to choose the correct foot, needle, thread and stabilizer according to your fabric to achieve the best results.
Toggle between mm & inches: The embroidery design size and the hoop dimensions can be shown in mm or inches.
Reads most popular file formats: EXP, DST, PES, JEF, PCS, SEW, XXX.

Optional Midi Hoop

Enjoy embroidering with the BERNINA Midi Hoop, guaranteeing quick and perfect embroidery performance.

Very easy to hoop and unhoop
Get full tension on your fabric
Waste less stabilizer
Ergonomic twist-lock mechanism
Size: 10.5 x 6.5 inch, 265 x 165 mm

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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Features & Functions

Overview
Sewing & Quilting
General Features
Embroidery
Stitches

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

Hook system	RL
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute)	1200
Sewing space to the right of the needle	300 mm
Color touch screen	7” / 18 cm
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
Sewing tutorial
Embroidery tutorial

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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.

Pattern start/end function
Elongation
Programmable Securing Function
Stitch Distortion
Stitch Designer
Pattern mirroring
360° directional sewing
Free Hand System (FHS)
Sideways motion feed
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total	1764
Connecting stitches
Utility stitches total	40
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total	20

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Automatic buttonhole length measuring system
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Button sew-on program
Darning programs	3
Heirloom stitch patterns
Floral stitch patterns
Cross-stitch programs
Children/novelty stitch patterns
Sewing alphabets	11
Monograms (with sideways motion)
Reverse sewing

Hook system	RL
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute)	1200
Sewing space to the right of the needle	300 mm
Color touch screen	7” / 18 cm
LED sewing lights	30 LED
Multi-function knobs
Maximum stitch width	9
Maximum stitch length	6
Needle positions	11
Sewing in each needle position
Number of spool holders	3
Automatic thread cutter
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Manual thread cutter	3
BERNINA Dual Feed (BDF)
Create and save stitch combinations
Fully-automatic needle threader
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Memory (long-term/altered stitches)
BSR enabled, straight stitch and zigzag (separate BSR foot required)
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
Slide speed control
Upper thread indicator

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Lower thread indicator
USB interface for PC connection
USB interface for USB data stick
Changing stitch settings while sewing
BERNINA foot control with back-kick function
Needle stop up/down
Drag & Drop
Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering
On-screen help
Sewing tutorial
Embroidery tutorial
Creative consultant
Personal program	4
History function (most-recently-used stitch patterns)
Setup program
Language selection
Alarm clock
Eco mode
BERNINA freearm slide-on table
Accessories box / bag
Machine weight	16 kg
Machine size	578 / 227 / 360 mm / 22.7″ / 8.9″ / 14.2″

Maximum embroidery area	15.7" x 10.2" / 400x260 mm
Maximum embroidery speed (stitches per minute)	1000
Built-in embroidery designs	462
Embroidery alphabets	21
Embroidery design formats	EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
Onscreen editing of designs: positioning, mirroring, rotating, scaling, combining
Pinpoint Placement
Undo/Redo
Group/Ungroup
Color Wheel
Rearrange embroidery designs in combination
Invisible Secure
Smart Secure
Thread-up Command
Programmable jump stitch cutting
Thread Away Mode
Embroidery Consultant
Shape Designer
Midi hoop functionality (embroidery field: 265 × 165 mm, 10.5" × 6.5")
Mega hoop functionality

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Maxi hoop functionality
Jumbo hoop functionality
Automatic hoop recognition
Freearm embroidery
Personal memory for embroidery designs
Standard embroidery hoops**	3 (o,m,s)
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)
BERNINA Embroidery Software Compatible
BERNINA PunchWork Tool compatible
BERNINA DesignWorks Software & Tool compatible
Mirroring, rotating, scaling

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

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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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 #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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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 #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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Free-arm slide-on table for more sewing space

The BERNINA Free-arm 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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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 – for medium-sized designs

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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Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)

The Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS) lets you raise the presser foot with your knee. Especially recommended for delicate fabrics.

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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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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.

Tutorials

BERNINA 880 PLUS the plus features
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to thread and get prepared for sewing
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to edit stitches and use the Distortion function
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to combine lettering and stitches
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to use the Stitch Designer function
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to sew buttonholes and sew on buttons
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to sew with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to sew with the BERNINA Dual Feed (BDF)
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to get started with embroidery
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to use the Shape Designer function
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to use the Color Wheel function
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to do endless embroidery and how to embroider sewing stitches
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to clean and oil your sewing machine
BERNINA 880 PLUS first class sewing and embroidering

BERNINA 880 PLUS the plus features
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to thread and get prepared for sewing
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to edit stitches and use the Distortion function
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to combine lettering and stitches
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to use the Stitch Designer function
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to sew buttonholes and sew on buttons
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to sew with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to sew with the BERNINA Dual Feed (BDF)
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to get started with embroidery
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to use the Shape Designer function
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to use the Color Wheel function
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to do endless embroidery and how to embroider sewing stitches
BERNINA 880 PLUS how to clean and oil your sewing machine
BERNINA 880 PLUS first class sewing and embroidering

Support for your BERNINA 880 PLUS

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 880 PLUS

Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

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¹Offer valid October 1, 2020 - February 9, 2021 at any participating BERNINA Store in the United States of America. Offer applies to one single purchase of a new BERNINA 880 PLUS machine. Offer good for one (1) base model BERNINA Luxe Sewing Suite by Horn ($4,999 MSRP) or one (1) base model BERNINA Artisan Studio by Koala ($5,799 MSRP). While supplies last. Please allow up to 14 weeks for cabinet delivery. Customer is responsible for cabinet shipping and handling costs and/or any additional add-ons or customization costs. Cannot be replaced with any offer. Not valid on previous purchases or with any other offers or coupons. Some exclusions may apply. Subject to availability. Available while supplies last. Taxes not included in total purchase calculation. Customer is responsible for all applicable sales tax. Offer void where prohibited by law.

^*Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on promo purchase and equal monthly payments are required equal to initial promo purchase amount divided equally by the number of months in the promo period until promo is paid in full. The equal monthly payment will be rounded to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum monthly payment that would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval. See store for details. Participating Dealers Only.

^**The estimated monthly payment shown is equal to the purchase price (excluding [taxes and delivery]) divided by the number of months in the promo period, rounded to the next highest whole dollar, and only applies to the financing option shown. If you make these payments by the due date each month, the monthly payment shown should allow you to pay off this purchase within the promo period if this balance is the only balance on your account during the promo period. If you have other balances on your account, this monthly payment will be added to the minimum payment applicable to those balances.

BERNINA 880 PLUS

The ultimate in sewing, embroidery and quilting

DREAM IT SEW IT STUDIO HAPPENING

BERNINA 880 PLUS: Highest quality in sewing and embroidery!

Beautiful embroidery every time

Automatic features are yours!

A machine that is fast & quiet

Enjoy maximum space

Love the BERNINA innovations

Find the perfect stitch for you

Design your personal stitch

Shape your imagination

Choose your favorite color

Embroidery lovers will adore the B 880 PLUS thanks to:

Pinpoint Placement

Enhanced Editing

Total Stitch Control

Bonus Embroidery Designs & Alphabets

Intuitive & very easy to use

Optional Midi Hoop

Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

Image Gallery: Explore the BERNINA 880 PLUS

Features & Functions

Practical stitches

Buttonholes

Decorative stitches

Quilt stitches

Accessories

BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)

Reverse-pattern foot #1C

Reverse-pattern foot #1D

Overlock foot #2A

Buttonhole foot with slide #3A

Buttonhole foot #3C

Zipper foot #4D

Blindstitch foot #5

Button-sew-on foot #18

Open embroidery foot #20C

Drop-shaped embroidery foot #26

Sideways-motion foot #40C

Free-arm slide-on table for more sewing space

Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)

Small embroidery hoop

Medium embroidery hoop – for medium-sized designs

Large oval embroidery hoop

Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)

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.

Accessories for Embroidery Machines

BERNINA’s accessories for embroidery machines turn your embroidery machine into a versatile tool for exciting professional embroidery techniques.

Presser feet for every occasion

Zigzag foot #0

Reverse-pattern foot #1

Overlock foot #2

Buttonhole foot #3

Zipper foot #4

Embroidery foot #6

Tailor-tack foot #7

Jeans foot #8D

Jeans-foot sole #8

Darning foot #9

Edgestitch foot #10

Edgestitch foot #10C

Edgestitch foot #10D

Cordonnet foot #11 – topstitch with ease

Bulky overlock foot #12

Bulky overlock foot #12C

Zipper foot with guide #14D

Embroidery foot #15

Gathering foot #16

Open embroidery foot #20

Open embroidery foot #20D

Braiding foot #21

Cording foot with 3 grooves #22

Appliqué foot #23

Free-motion embroidery foot #24

Cording foot with 5 grooves #25

Quilting foot #29