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      The Training & Education Team at BERNINA presents a series of diverse posts with the best tips and tricks to help you sewing successfully.

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Innovation

Innovation

Constantly reinventing the sewing machine

Progress is the most important cornerstone allowing BERNINA to play a prominent role in the world of sewing machines and textile technology. BERNINA reinvests a large share of its cash flow into product development for this purpose. In order to remain an innovation leader, it is also important to invest in our own employees.

BERNINA Innovations

  • BERNINA DesignWorks

    BERNINA DesignWorks is an outstanding textile software which enhances sewing and embroidering with three new technologies: PaintWork, CrystalWork and CutWork. Curious?
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  • BERNINA Hook – unlimited creativity

    With the launch of the 7 Series, BERNINA presents a world’s first, the BERNINA Hook which combines the two best hook technologies. Since June 2014 BERNINA holds the US patent for the BERNINA Hook.
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    The BERNINA Stitch Regulator is an innovative accessory that is far more than just a presser foot...it is part of a dynamic interaction between quilter, accessory and BERNINA Sewing Machine.
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