The Swiss company Bernina has been manufacturing equipment for over a century. The company's sewing machines are known all over the world and meet the established stereotype about the quality of goods from Switzerland - reliability and quality in every detail. They have a number of functions that competing brands do not have, for which they are appreciated by beginner and advanced seamstresses. This article compiled a rating of sewing machines of the brand, with an analysis of their technical characteristics, pros and cons in the opinion of buyers.
Bernina electromechanical sewing machines
Bernina Sew & Go 3
The model equipped with an oscillating shuttle opens the view. There is a system for regulating the pressure of the foot to the fabric, its maximum rise is 14 mm. The working speed is regulated in steps. There is a button for reverse movement. The coil is horizontal.
The model performs a total of 19 operations. Semi-automatic loops. Makes stitching - for overcasting, blind and elastic. The stitch size is adjustable up to 4 mm and up to 5 mm in length and width. Button and fastening foot, platform for working with narrow parts, small items are stored in a convenient drawer.
Advantages:
- The convenience of use.
- Wide functionality.
- Smooth running.
- Budgetary cost.
- High sewing speed.
Disadvantages:
- For the given cost, no cons were found.
Bernina Bernette Milan 3
Oscillating shuttle, system for regulating the pressure of the foot on the fabric, smoothly switches the sewing speed. Reverse push button, button sizing system and backlight.
Performs a total of 21 operations. Loops are automatic. The stitches are of the concealed type, elastic, elastic concealed. Stitch area no more than 5 mm and 4.5 mm in width and length. The set includes a button and fastener foot, a platform for working with narrow objects, a thread threader, all small things are stored in a convenient drawer.
Advantages:
- Easy control, the best choice for a beginner.
- Sews thick fabrics.
- Needle threader.
- Metal details.
- The stitching is strong and beautiful.
- Low noise level during operation.
Disadvantages:
- Scarce selection of decorative stitches.
Bernina Bernette Milan 5
Rotary hook with horizontal position, system for adjusting the pressure of the presser foot to the fabric, lifts up to 12 mm. Smooth work intensity up to 800 st / min. The mechanism feeding the matter can be turned off; there is a button that starts the movement in the opposite direction. Button measuring system and ruler.
Performs a total of 25 functions. Automatic loops. Stitches - overcast, blind, elastic, elastic blind. Stitch area up to 4.5 mm and up to 7 mm in length and width. The machine sews with a twin needle. Foot for sewing on fasteners and buttons, platform for narrow pieces, threader.
Advantages:
- Easy to maintain and use.
- High power, works with different fabrics.
- Many operations.
- Comfortable noise level during operation.
- Neat seams.
- Twin needle sewing is available.
- Detailed instructions for the device.
- Wide functionality.
Disadvantages:
- Some small important parts are made of plastic.
- According to customer reviews, the shuttle operation is unstable at high speeds.
Bernina Bernette Milan 7
Horizontal rotary shuttle. The pressure of the foot to the fabric is adjustable. The intensity of work switches smoothly. The material feeding mechanism can be turned off. Reversible push button, button sizing system, ruler and backlight.
In total, the device offers 27 operations. Automatic buttonhole sewing. Overlock stitching, blind, stretch and stretch blind. Stitches up to 4.5 mm and up to 7 mm in length and width. The set includes a zipper foot, an overcasting foot, a platform for narrow parts, a thread threader.
There is a function of fixing the needle at the top point, its position is adjusted by the lever. The machine can be operated without using a pedal. Additional functionality includes a stitch indicator through a special window, turning off the bobbin winding process, a built-in thread tension control system, working with a twin needle, replacing the sole of the foot and a solid plate for support.
Advantages:
- Convenient threading.
- High speed with smooth regulation.
- Ability not to use a pedal for control.
- Leaves no gaps.
- A cast metal base plate ensures the stability of the apparatus.
- High rise of the foot.
Disadvantages:
- One kind of loops.
- Heavy weight of the machine.
Bernina electronic sewing machines
Bernina Bernette Sew & Go 7
Rotary shuttle horizontal. There is a mechanism regulating the pressure of the foot to the fabric. The sewing intensity is infinitely variable. The fabric feeding mechanism can be turned off. There is a switch for reverse movement. The coil is horizontal. In the presence of a ruler, comfortable and bright lighting.
It offers a total of 80 functions. 5 types of automatic buttonholes. Stitches - overcast, blind, elastic, elastic blind. There is a hint system. Stitch up to 5 mm and up to 7 mm in length and width. Button and fastener feet, small work platform, thread threader. The body has a monochrome screen.
Advantages:
- Works with different fabrics.
- Powerful motor.
- A wide range of functions.
- Lots of lines.
- Speed is infinitely variable.
- High build quality and all details.
- Rich equipment.
- Needle threader.
- Switching the needle position.
- Bright backlight.
Disadvantages:
- Complex control structure for a beginner.
- The horizontal hook presents some difficulties when using a twin needle.
Bernina Bernette B38
This model has reached the TOP of consumer demand. It has a horizontal rotary hook, a system for adjusting the pressure of the foot on the material. The force of the puncture has an electronic system that automatically stabilizes it. Intensity up to 820 sti / min, softly adjustable. Material feed shut off, reverse motion button. The coil is horizontal.
The functionality contains a list of 394 operations. 8 different automatic loops. The performed stitches are overcast, blind, stretch and stretch blind. There is a hint system. There are 3 embroidered alphabets in total. Stitches up to 5 mm long and up to 7 mm long and wide. Foot for fasteners, buttons, overedges, transparent and open sewn-in.
On the body of the device is a monochrome screen used for processing elements with a small platform width. It is completed with a table that increases the working area. Thread threader, automatic thread cutting system, storage box for small items, hard case. The needle position is switched up and down. Operation without a pedal is allowed.
Advantages:
- Soft move.
- Evenness of lines and a large selection of them.
- Easy threading.
- Many operations available.
- Rich equipment.
- Bright backlight.
- Side table.
Disadvantages:
- Not detected.
Bernina Bernette Chicago 5
Equipped with a horizontal rotary shuttle. System for controlling the force of pressing the foot on the fabric. Work intensity up to 800 sti / min, soft regulation. Reverse button.
Automatic loops. The lines are overcast, blind, elastic, elastic-blind. Two alphabets and 212 embroidery motifs. Stitch up to 4.5 mm and up to 7 mm in length and width.There are feet for fasteners and buttons, overcasting. A screen is placed on the body. The set includes a platform for small-width parts, a threader.
Advantages:
- Needle control system.
- Adjustable thread tension.
- Soft regulation of work intensity.
- Operation without using a pedal is allowed.
- Rich equipment.
- A large set of embroidery motifs.
- Automatic execution of many actions.
- Works with thick and dense material.
Disadvantages:
- The design does not include a block for embroidery.
- There is no table to increase the working area.
Bernina B 380
The design of the model allows you to adjust the pressure of the foot on the fabric. The intensity of functioning is up to 900 st / min. There is a button to enable reverse movement.
The device contains only 115 operations. Automatic hinges, 4 types. The stitching is overcast, blind, elastic and elastic blind. Stitch up to 5 mm and up to 5.5 mm in length and width. The set includes feet for fastening and overedging, a platform for small elements, a threader, a container for storing small items. Screen. The needle position switches from top to bottom.
Advantages:
- Smooth travel adjustment.
- High speed.
- Many types of stitches.
- A large set of actions to be performed.
- Embroidery alphabets.
- Works even with dense material.
- Mirroring of lines.
- Can be operated without a pedal.
- Rich functionality.
Disadvantages:
- Expansion table not included.
- There is no embroidery block.
Bernina computer controlled sewing machines
Bernina Chicago 7
Rotary shuttle, horizontally positioned. Electronic stabilizing puncture force system. Intensity up to 800 st / min, smoothly adjustable. Bright backlight.
200 different functions. Automatic loops, 10 types. Overlock stitch, blind stitch, stretch stitch, elastic blind stitch and 20 for quilting. 2 embroidery alphabets. Stitch length up to 4.5 mm and up to 7 mm in length and width. The needle position is manually switched from top to bottom. Fastening foot and overcasting foot.
An important difference between the model and the previous ones is the presence of an embroidery unit and connection to a PC. Performs embroidery at a speed of up to 600 sti / min. Screen. The set includes a platform for narrow parts, a thread threader and a storage box for small items.
Advantages:
- Embroidery unit.
- PC connection.
- Wide functionality.
- Manual needle position control.
- The sewing intensity can be adjusted gently.
- Speed.
- Control without a pedal.
Disadvantages:
- Not detected.
Bernina B 580
The shuttle is rotary, horizontal arrangement. The pressure of the foot on the fabric is adjustable. Work intensity up to 1000 sti / min, softly regulated. The material feeding mechanism is adjustable. Reverse push button, knee lever to raise the foot up. Backlight.
The functionality includes only 230 operations. Automatic loops - 11 types. The stitching is overcast, blind, elastic and elastic blind. 7 alphabets and 100 embroidery motifs, embroidery speed up to 680 sti / min. Stitch up to 5 mm and up to 9 mm in length and width, mirrored.
The machine is connected to the PC. There is a screen where you can view the created project. The complete set includes a platform for narrow parts, a thread threader, an automatic thread trimmer, a box for storing small items. You can select the position of the needle up and down, automatic stop system up. Star / Stop button.
Advantages:
- High quality work results.
- Convenient to customize.
- High speed of work.
- Touch screen.
- PC connection.
- Saving the project.
Disadvantages:
- The embroidery unit is missing.
- High, but not overpriced, price.
