Sewing Machines
From newbies to seasoned sewists, Bernina has the ideal sewing machine for you! Explore the different features across their series to see what is the best match for you.
The 3 & 4 Series are perfect for making garments and projects and piecing & quilting. The 5 & 7 Series are designed with quilter's in mind! These machines come with a built-in walking foot, Bernina Stitch Regulator compatibility, and extended space to the right of the needle to making quilting a breeze.
Features vary on different models! Check out Bernina's website to compare machines.
3 Series
- Space right of needle: 16 cm / 6.3"
- Max. speed: 900 spm
- Ideal travel sewing machine
- Automatic buttonhole sewing
The models in the Bernina 3 Series are easy to use and extremely robust. A range of practical functions, such as the automatic buttonhole, offer a solid introduction to the world of Bernina.
4 Series
- Space right of needle: 17.8 cm / 7"
- Max. speed: 900 spm
- Up to 70% more bobbin thread
- Manual foot pressure adjustment
The Bernina 4 Series makes sewing child's play and is also ideal for your first patchwork projects. Various functions, such as thread cutting, are automated, making them noticeably easier.
5 Series
- Space right of needle: 21.5 cm / 8.5"
- Max. speed: 1000 spm
- Up to 70% more bobbin thread
- Dual Feed on select models
The Bernina 5 Series is BSR compatible: The BS foot keeps your stitches even and consistent, regardless of how fast you move. In combination with the embroidery module, there are no limits to your creativity.
7 Series
- Space right of needle: 25.4 cm / 10"
- Max. speed: 1000 spm
- Up to 70% more bobbin thread
- Dual Feed on select models
The BERNINA 7 Series offers great machines with plenty of working space to the right of the needle. They are particularly suitable for large projects, big quilts and wide embroidery designs.
Long Arm Quilting Machines
All Bernina Q Series longarms have the innovative, two sensor Bernina Stitch Regulator system, whether sit-down or frame models, giving you a perfect regulated stitch, no matter how fast or slow you move the fabric or machine.
A Q Series longarm will also give you much more space for your larger quilting projects compared to a domestic sewing machine.
In case of the sit-down you will get 20” of throat space and a spacious dedicated longarm sit-down table or in case of the stand-up frame models 20” or 24” of throat space on a sturdy stand-up quilting frame.
If you've been quilting on a domestic sewing machine you will probably feel much more comfortable with a sit-down model, as your brain and muscle memory already know how to move the fabric to perform wonderful quilting designs.
The stand-up frame has the advantage to load your quilt project completely and you are moving the sewhead, aided, in the case of a Bernina Q Series machine, by a specific V-wheel system for easy, smooth and no-force needed gliding of the Bernina Q Series machine.
Another advantage of the stand-up frame models is the possibility to do pantograph quilting from the rear of the machine or add the BERNINA Q-matic automation system to your machine, which is the first step to be able to offer your quilting services to others and become a professional quilter.
Frame
- Q20 & Q24: Small, Classic, and Large PRO Frame
- Q16, Q16 Plus, & Q20: Studio Frame
Sit-Down
- Compatible with Q16, Q16 Plus, and Q20
- Standard or height-adjustable cabinet or with a foldable, height-adjustable table
Q-Matic
- Automated quilting with any Q machine on a frame
- Includes free designs and software to create your own pantos.
Serger
L850 and L860 Serger
- One-step Bernina Air Threader
- 5 5/8" right to the needle
- Max. speed: 1,500 spm
- Touch screen on select models
The Bernina serger, the specialist for highly stretchy seams in knitwear, fine rolled hems in lightweight fabrics or decorative flatlock seams in wovens or knits.
L890 Overlocker/Coverstitch
- One-step Bernina Air Threader
- 5 5/8" right to the needle
- Max. speed: 1,350 spm
- Touch screen with Sewing Consultant, Stitch Optimizer & helpful animations
The combination overlocker/coverstitch machine , the specialist for highly stretchy seams in knitwear, fine rolled hems in lightweight fabrics or decorative flatlock seams in wovens or knits.