BERNINA 380

The perfect introduction for the discerning sewer and quilter

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BERNINA 380

BERNINA 380

The perfect introduction for the discerning sewer and quilter

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Sewing and quilting with the BERNINA 380

Sew more comfortably with the extension table

Sew more comfortably with the extension table

A spacious sewing surface is a top priority with the BERNINA 380. The easy-to-attach extension table extends the sewing machine’s work area, ensuring better control over your sewing project. This means that the BERNINA 380 always affords you a clear view of your fabric, even with larger sewing projects. And should you want to use the free arm, the extension table can be removed from the sewing machine as easily as it was attached.

The BERNINA Free Hand System for extra comfort

The BERNINA Free Hand System for extra comfort

Offering ambitious sewers and quilters an amazing range of functions, the BERNINA 380 will thrill you with its many innovative features. The 380’s ease of handling makes working with it a genuine pleasure, and allows even beginning sewers to produce precise, high-quality sewing projects. One of its cleverest features is the BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS), which ensures greater efficiency when sewing. Thanks to the BERNINA 380’s FHS knee lever, you can leave your hands on your project while you raise the presser foot and lower the feed-dog. This outstanding functionality is a genuine technical highlight allowing you more control over your fabric, especially when turning your project: your hands remain free to guide the fabric accurately and reliably, thereby preventing accidental slipping of the fabric when the presser foot is raised.

Memory function for 30 stitch settings and combinations

Memory function for 30 stitch settings and combinations

The BERNINA 380’s internal memory boasts 30 free locations where you can permanently save your own stitches. Now, if your work is interrupted, your personal stitch combinations will no longer be lost: the next time you turn on your BERNINA 380 sewing machine, the programmed stitch patterns will be available once more at the touch of a button – exactly as you’ve saved them. This intelligent memory function of the BERNINA 380 makes jotting down notes unnecessary, and ensures that you can be sewing in no time flat, without first having to reset the machine. In this way, the 221 built-in stitch patterns can be effortlessly expanded by your own personal creative combinations or stitch settings. What’s more, the simple direct selection of the stitch programs ensures a quick switch between your own combinations and built-in stitch patterns, making for smooth transitions.

Creative plus: Mirror function at the touch of a button

Creative plus: Mirror function at the touch of a button

The BERNINA 380’s automatic mirror function significantly expands the already wide range of stitch patterns that come as standard. At the touch of a button, the built-in stitch patterns can also be sewn in mirror image. This wide variety of attractive stitch combinations is possible not only with practical sewing, but also with decorative stitching. In this way, the BERNINA 380 sewing machine offers a plus in functionality which leaves plenty of room for your individual creativity – further testimony to the outstanding price/performance ratio of the popular top model of the 3 Series.

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.
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Pattern start/end function
Pattern mirroring
Reverse sewing
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.
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total 221
Sewing alphabets 2
Decorative stitches total 91
Button sew-on program
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total 5
Utility stitches total 20
Quilting stitches total 12
Darning programs 1
Sewing space to the right of the needle 6.3”
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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.
LED Sewing Light
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LED Sewing Light

Bright illumination in the needle area and over the freearm. On some machines the brightness is adjustable.
Manual Thread Cutters 3
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Manual Thread Cutters

Conveniently positioned thread cutters in the area of the bobbin case, the bobbin winder motor and the needle to cut off thread ends.
Total Stitch Control

Total Stitch Control

Permanent or temporary altering of length, width, needle position and other creative functions of all stitches - even while sewing.
Hook system CB
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Hook system

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 legendary BERNINA 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.
Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering

Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering

Fast winding of the bobbin, even while sewing.
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)
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BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)

Knee operated lever raises the presser foot, lowers the feed dog and releases the thread tension keeping your hands free for guiding the fabric and the height for the fabric passage increases so that even thick layers of fabric can be easily pushed under the presser foot.
BERNINA Foot Control Opt.
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BERNINA Foot Control

Consistent control and a back-kick function to raise and lower the needle. One single push onto the front sews one stitch, one heel push makes the needle move up or down.
Thread-up Command
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Thread-up Command

Push the needle up/down button to lower and raise the needle to bring the bobbin thread to the top of the fabric so the threads can be secured manually. Perfect for quilting and free-standing lace.
Slide speed control
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Slide speed control

Regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.
Machine weight 17.6 lb
Machine size 19.4″ / 14.8″ / 17.1″

Stitch pattern BERNINA 380

Accessories

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

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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 330, 350 and 380 (3 Series) - style and convenience in sewing

    The entry-level series from which there is no holding back: the BERNINA 3 Series is just the beginning of something beautiful. Each model combines aesthetics and design with sophisticated technology. The selection of decorative stitches and sewing alphabets helps you create a lifetime of possibilities for individual creativity and inspiration. Learn more about the BERNINA 3 Series and download free patterns at www.bernina.com/3series.

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Introduction

    Our BERNINA 3 Series tutorial will guide you through your first sewing project on your BERNINA 3 Series machine. Sarah is member of the the Education team at Bernina and shows you how to use BERNINA 3 Series machine to create your own garments with your personal style.

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Machine / Sewing Setup

    Watch and learn how to set up your new BERNINA 380. We show you how to connect it and how to use the Freehand system, the presser foot and the thread spool.

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Darning program / Construction

    Watch and learn how to use darning program of your BERNINA 380 sewing machine for decorative purposes as here attaching the handle to a bag. Normally the darning program is mainly used for mending but as you can see, it is able to fix fabrics in a creative way.

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Buttonholes / Button sew on

    This tutorial shows you how to sew buttonholes by programming your BERNINA 380 sewing machine. Even the buttons can be sewn on with the activa. This is really time-saving and no need to find handsewing tools.

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Memory / Alphabets

    Watch and learn how to personalize your sewing projects by name labels using the alphabet and memory of your BERNINA 380 sewing machine. The memory of the machine can store any combination of 30 stitches and letters enabling you to create your own labels.

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Appliqué

    Sewing applique patterns requires a special preparation. This tutorial shows you how to sew an applique pattern with BERNINA 380 sewing machine. Step by step you will learn how to use fusible webbing, iron and your sewing machine to create a wonderful applique for bags or clothes.

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: zipper

    In this sewing tutorial we will use our BERNINA 380 sewing machine to sew in a zipper and attach an inner pocket to a tiny little shopping bag. You will learn how to fix the zipper before sewing it in.

  • BERNINA 330, 350 and 380 (3 Series) - style and convenience in sewing

    BERNINA 330, 350 and 380 (3 Series) - style and convenience in sewing

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Introduction

    BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Introduction

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Machine / Sewing Setup

    BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Machine / Sewing Setup

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Darning program / Construction

    BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Darning program / Construction

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Buttonholes / Button sew on

    BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Buttonholes / Button sew on

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Memory / Alphabets

    BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Memory / Alphabets

  •  BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Appliqué

    BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Appliqué

  • BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: zipper

    BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: zipper

Support for your BERNINA 380

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 380

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.