Main Features
Sewing space to the right of the needle - 8" sewing space to the right of the needle.
Bernina Dual Feed - Bernina dual feed ensures even feeding of hard to manage fabrics with beautiful results.
Lower Thread Sensor - Warns when the bobbin thread runs low
Maximum Stitch Width - The variable stitch width can be adjusted while sewing. The 9mm maximum stitch width available on some models expands your design possibilities.
Start / Stop Button (Stitching without foot control) - As an alternative to the traditional foot control, power the machine using the Start/Stop button and regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.
Embroidery Area - Large embroidery fields reduce multiple hoopings on a project.
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.
2-Point Placement -For easy positioning and alignment to place embroidery designs accurately. Rotate and align designs when the project is crokked. Possibility of grip point or free point positioning.
Group/Ungroup - Objects can be easily grouped and edited at the same time. Dependiing on the design, it can be split using the ungroup function in order to edit or delete indicidal parts.
Creative Consultant Embroidery - Get reliable support for various applications and fabrics from the integrated Embroidery Consultant. Makes suggestions regarding needles, presser foot, stabilizer etc.
Presser Foot Recommendation - Indicator shows recommended presser foot for general use of stitch selected.
Presser Foot Selection - Lets the machine know how wide a needle sewing is safelty possible with attached foot.
Presser Foot Library - Access a built in library of current presser feet and accessories.
Security Function for Needle and Stitch Plate - Select respective needle type (single, double, triple, etc.) and stitch plate type. Automatically limits width function respectively. Prevents needle from hitting foot and/or stitch plate, avoiding damage.
Automatic Buttonhole / Length Measuring System - Quickly set the length of the one-step buttonhole. The same buttonhole size can be repeated as often as required. Remains in memory until another stitch is selected.
Manual Multi-step Buttonhole - The length of the button is manually determined when sewing. Bartack, eye and securing stitches are preprogrammed. The individual steps can also be selected by scrolling via the arrow icons or by pushing the button (quick revese).
On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring - A button can be placed directly in the display. The size of the buttonhole is determined by turning the multifunction knobs.
Adjustable Buttonhole Slit Width - Adjust the spacing of the stitch appropriate for thick or heavy fabrics.
Personal Memory -Record your individually altered stitches for future retrieval. Saved until deleted from the personal program memory.
Import / Export Stitches via USB - To import / export stitches using a USB stick
Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns - Save over the factory default stitch settings to personalize a stitch; remains in effect until you reset to default stitch settings.
Temporary Altered Stitch Memory - Stitch settings are remembered during the sewing session. This saves time when repeating stitches in a project.
Creative Consultant Sewing - Get reliable support for various applications and fabrics from the integrated Sewing Consultant. Makes suggestions regarding needles, presser foot, stabilizer etc.
Swipe - Immediate delete by selecting stitch in combination and sliding to the right or to the left. Great to use when traschcan not visible.
Drag and Drop - Stitch patterns of a combination can be positioned in relation to each other as desired using drag and drop or the multifunction knobs.
Pattern Repeat - Program the machine to stop at the end of a programmed number of repeats.
Pattern Begin - Start sewing at the beginning of a pattern or sequence wherever you stopped.
Pattern End - No more half finished patterns. machine stops after pattern is completes. Programmable models offer tie off and cut off.
Elongation - Extend stitch pattern length in 1% or 100% steps for decorative effects. Shortest length is 10% maximum length is 1000%
Basting Stitch - Baste seams, hems and quilts. Maximize the basting stitch length by engaging the Long Stitch Function
Long Stitch - Sews every second stitch; useful for practical and decorative applications.
Triple Stitch - Stitches are sewn 3 times (forward-backward-forward) for a more distinct and bolder look.
Continuous Reverse - Sew backwards at a touch of a button.
Backstepping - The stitch pattern is accurately sewn in reverse stitch by stitch.
Securing Stitches - Activate or deactive securing stitches at sewing start.
Programmable Securing Function -Program the "Securing" button to automatically secure in place or running stitches.
BSR Enabled - Usability of the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) on the machine
Start / Stop Button -As an alternative to the traditional foot control, power the machine using the Start/Stop button and regulate the speed with the slide speed control.
Hopper Mechanism - The vertical spring presses the sole to the fabric, preventing the material from pulling up with the needle. The result is a neat consistent stitch pattern
Presser Foot Hover Function - Activate hover with a quick tap of the start/stop button to reposition the project. Program hover to work with the needle stop down function to pivot.
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