The Swiss company Bernina has been manufacturing equipment for over a century. The sewing machines of the company 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 entry-level and high-level seamstresses. This article compiled a rating of the brand sewing machines, with an analysis of their technical characteristics, pros and cons in the opinion of buyers.
Electromechanical Bernina 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. Loops semi-automatic. Makes stitches - for overcast, secret and elastic. The stitch size is set 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:
- No cons found for this cost.
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.
Makes a total of 21 operations. Loops are automatic. Lines of countersunk type, elastic, elastic countersunk. Stitch area no more than 5 mm and 4.5 mm in width and length. The set includes a foot for fasteners and buttons, a platform for working with narrow objects, a thread sealer, all the little things are stored in a convenient drawer.
Advantages:
- Not difficult management, the best choice for a beginner.
- Sews thick fabrics.
- Needle threader.
- Metal parts.
- The line is durable 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 force of pressure of the foot to the fabric, lifts up to 12 mm. Smooth work intensity up to 800 st / min. The material-feeding mechanism can be turned off, there is a button that starts movement in the opposite direction. Button measuring system and ruler.
Performs a total of 25 functions. Automatic loops. The lines are 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 operating noise level.
- Neat seams.
- Double 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 is unstable at high speeds.
Bernina Bernette Milan 7
Rotational shuttle horizontal installation. The pressure of the foot to the fabric is adjustable. The intensity of work switches smoothly. The feed mechanism can be turned off. The button including the reverse movement, the system for determining the dimensions of the buttons, the ruler and the 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 foot for zipper, overcast, a platform for narrow parts, a thread sealer.
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, twin needle work, the process of 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.
- Cast base plate metal, provides stability.
- High rise of the foot.
Disadvantages:
- One kind of loops.
- Heavy weight of the machine.
Electronically controlled Bernina 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 continuously adjustable. The fabric feed 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. The lines are overcast, blind, elastic, elastic blind. There is a hint system. Stitch up to 5 mm and up to 7 mm in length and width. Paws for fasteners and buttons, a platform for processing parts with a small width, a thread sealer. The body has a monochrome screen.
Advantages:
- Works with different fabrics.
- Powerful motor.
- A wide range of functions.
- A lot of lines.
- Speed is infinitely variable.
- High build quality and all parts.
- Rich equipment.
- Needle threader.
- Switching the needle position.
- Bright backlight.
Disadvantages:
- Sophisticated management structure for a beginner.
- Horizontal shuttle creates some difficulties when using a double needle.
Bernina Bernette B38
This model has reached the TOP of consumer demand. It has a horizontal rotation shuttle, 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. Sewing stitches - overcast, blind, elastic and elastic blind. There is a hint system. Only 3 embroidered alphabets. Stitches up to 5 mm long and up to 7 mm long and wide. Presser foot for fasteners, buttons, overlay, transparent and open.
On the casing of the device is a monochrome screen used for processing elements with a small width platform. It is completed with a table that increases the working area. Threader, thread-cutting machine, box for storing small items, hard case. The needle position switches up and down. Operation without a pedal is allowed.
Advantages:
- Soft move.
- The evenness of the lines and their large selection.
- Easy threading.
- Many operations available.
- Rich equipment.
- Bright backlight.
- Side table.
Disadvantages:
- Not detected.
Bernina Bernette Chicago 5
Equipped with a horizontal rotation shuttle. System for controlling the force of pressing the foot on the fabric. Work intensity up to 800 sti / min, soft regulation. Button to turn on the reverse.
Automatic loops. Stitches - basting, countersunk, elastic, elastic-countersunk. Two alphabets and 212 motifs for embroidery. 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. In a set a platform for details of small width, thread sealer.
Advantages:
- Needle control system.
- Adjustable thread tension.
- Soft regulation of work intensity.
- Allowed control without using the pedal.
- 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 apparatus contains only 115 operations. Automatic loops, 4 types. The stitching is overcast, blind, elastic and elastic blind. Stitch up to 5 mm and up to 5.5 mm long and wide. The set includes paws for fasteners and overlay, a platform for elements of small width, a thread sealer, a container for packing small items. Screen. The needle position switches from top to bottom.
Advantages:
- Smooth adjustment of the course.
- High speed.
- Many types of stitches.
- A large set of actions to be performed.
- Embroidery alphabets.
- Works even with dense material.
- Mirroring lines.
- Can be operated without pedal.
- Rich functionality.
Disadvantages:
- Expansion table not included.
- There is no block for embroidery.
Computer controlled Bernina sewing machines
Bernina Chicago 7
Rotary shuttle, horizontally positioned. Electronic puncture stabilizing system. Intensity up to 800 st / min, smoothly adjustable. Bright backlight.
200 different functions. Automatic loops, 10 types. The line is overcast, countersunk, elastic, elastic-countersunk 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 switched from top to bottom manually. 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:
- Block for embroidery.
- PC connection.
- Wide functionality.
- Manual needle position control.
- The sewing intensity is 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 feed mechanism is adjustable. Backward movement button, knee lever for raising the presser 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. A stitch up to 5 mm and up to 9 mm in length and width is 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, the system of automatic stop 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.
