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> Great New Embroidery Features
> Large Sewing & Embroidery Field
> Create your own stitch patterns
> Sew longer with the extra large bobbin
> Convince yourself: BERNINA innovations
The BERNINA Hook sews high-precision stitches up to 9 mm in width with speeds up to 1,000 stitches per minute. The bobbin holds 70% more thread than standard bobbins.
A lot of space just for you
Embroider maxi-sized motifs with ease
Comfortably maneuver large projects
Designed for the Maxi Hoop
The B 790 PLUS offers a full 13-inch extended freearm including ten inches of space to the right of the needle. Enjoy a large sewing and embroidery area.
Automatic features are yours!
No manual cutting at the end of a seam
Enjoy semi-automatic threading
No manual lowering of the presser foot
Thread is cut automatically when you reach the end of a seam or a color change in embroidery. The presser foot lowers automatically at the beginning of a seam.
Finest embroidery every time
Place your design exactly
Clean embroidery results on the top
Intuitive & very easy to use
The B 790 PLUS is enriched with exciting embroidery features like Pinpoint Placement, Enhanced Editing Functions, Total Embroidery Stitch Control and much more.
Love the BERNINA innovations
Achieve finest stitching results
Stitches are kept consistent
Assistance with free-motion sewing
The BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension provides ideal thread tension for each and every stitch type, in any variation. The BERNINA Stitch Regulator guarantees precise stitch quality and results.
Ask your on-screen support
Ask for the type of stabilizer
Find the proper needle and foot
Learn more about sewing and embroidery
The Sewing and Embroidery Consultants and the built-in tutorials offer direct on-screen support and answer your questions whenever you need them.
The innovative BERNINA Dual Feed is easily engaged when needed and tucks completely out of the way when it’s not.
Enhanced editing
Undo & redo steps while editing
Group & ungroup designs
Rearrange designs
Undo or redo steps while editing or combining designs to return to your initial position. Combine designs to edit all at one time with group. Break apart designs to edit individually with ungroup. The design layer stitch-out sequence can also be customised.
Create your personal stitch
Design & create your own stitches
Draw your stitch design directly on the screen
Convert the design into a stitch pattern
Edit stitches and create your own by drawing your ideas right on the touch screen. At the touch of a button, your design is converted into a stitch pattern. The creative possibilities are endless and your stitch library is continuously expanding.
Total embroidery stitch control
No more manual trimming on the top side
Invisible securing stitches
Smart tie-on/off stitches
Threads are automatically pulled down thanks to the Thread Away Mode. The Smart Secure function conveniently adds tie-on/off stitches to a design if none are pre-programmed. And the Invisible Secure makes the tie-on/off formation completely invisible.
Perfect Machine. Perfect Hoop.
Enjoy embroidering with the BERNINA Midi Hoop (Optional Accessory), guaranteeing quick and perfect embroidery performance.
Very easy to hoop and unhoop
Get full tension on your fabric
Waste less stabilizer
Ergonomic twist-lock mechanism
Size: 10.5 x 6.5 inch, 265 x 165 mm
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Image Gallery: Explore the BERNINA 790 PLUS
Features & Functions
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Sewing space to the right of the needle 10"
BERNINA Dual Feed (BDF)
Stitch Designer
Sideways motion feed
Maximum embroidery area 15.7" x 8.3"
Pinpoint Placement
Maxi hoop functionality (embroidery field: 400×210 mm, 15.7"×8.3")
Importing stitch patterns
Endless embroidery
Pattern start/end function
Elongation
Stitch length maximum in mm 6
Maximum stitch width in mm 9
Programmable Securing Function
Stitch Designer
Pattern mirroring
360° directional sewing
Free Hand System (FHS)
Sideways motion feed
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total 1352
Connecting stitches
Utility stitches total 32
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total 15
Automatic buttonhole length measuring system
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Button sew-on program
Darning programs 2
Decorative stitches total 506
Decorative sideways motion stitches 117
Quilting stitches total 34
Cross-stitch programs 37
Tapering/skyline stitches 28/27
Sewing alphabets 8
Monograms (with sideways motion)
Reverse sewing
Hook system BERNINA Hook
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) 1000
Sewing space to the right of the needle 10''
Color touch screen 7” / 18 cm
Drag & Drop
LED sewing lights 30 LED
Multi-function knobs
Needle positions 11
Sewing in each needle position
Number of spool holders 2
Semi-automatic needle threader
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Automatic presser foot pressure
Manual thread cutter 3
Automatic thread cutter
Pivot / hover function
BERNINA Dual Feed (BDF)
Adaptive Thread Tension
Upper thread indicator
Lower thread indicator
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag
BERNINA foot control with back-kick function
Create and save stitch combinations
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Memory (long-term/altered stitches)
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
Slide speed control
Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering
USB interface for PC connection
USB interface for USB data stick
Changing stitch settings while sewing
Needle stop up/down
On-screen help
Creative consultant
Sewing tutorial
Embroidery tutorial
Personal program
History function (most-recently-used stitch patterns)
Depending on the model, Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A determines the desired buttonhole length for identical buttonholes either via a sensor or manually.
Open Embroidery Foot #20C is ideal for embroidering with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.
Thanks to its special tear-drop shape, Drop-Shaped Embroidery Foot #26 allows you to embroider with the embroidery module and to darn delicate fabrics.
Extend your sewing surface with the Slide-on Table to support your large projects. Easily remove it when using only the free arm is desired, such as for sewing small tubular projects.
The Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS) lets you raise the presser foot and lower the feed dog with your knee. Recommended particularly for appliqué or any project requiring pivoting and getting bulky projects under the presser foot easily.
The Touchscreen Pen – ideal for working on the touch screens on BERNINA sewing and embroidery computers. Operate the touch screen by gently tapping it.
The practical Accessory Box can be used to store all Sewing Accessories, such as Presser Feet, Needles and Bobbins. The Accessory Box is supplied without contents.
Embroidery Module L is compatible with the largest embroidery hoops, offers an embroidery width of 26 cm for your big ideas, and enables free-arm embroidery.
The Large Oval Embroidery Hoop is suitable for both design combinations and extensive embroidery designs. The template makes quick work of accurately positioning the project in the hoop.
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Presser feet for every occasion
BERNINA presser feet stand for precision and stability. They are easy to change and BERNINA has a suitable presser foot for every application.
Accessories for Sewing Machines
BERNINA Sewing accessories let you perform a host of creative techniques with even greater precision and comfort – according to your individual needs.
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Tutorials
BERNINA 790 PLUS: The plus features
BERNINA 790 PLUS: The best technology for sewing and embroidery
BERNINA 790 PLUS: First steps
BERNINA 790 PLUS: Change stitch pattern
BERNINA 790 PLUS: Combining letters and stitches
BERNINA 790 PLUS: Sewing buttonholes and sewing on buttons
BERNINA 790 PLUS: Sewing with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)
BERNINA 790 PLUS: Sewing with Dual Feed
BERNINA 790 PLUS: First steps when embroidering
BERNINA 790 PLUS: Edit embroidery patterns
BERNINA 790 PLUS: Embroidering borders
BERNINA 790 PLUS: Creating your own stitch patterns
BERNINA 790 PLUS: Care and cleaning
BERNINA Hook: the heart of the BERNINA 7 Series
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend to use only BERNINA quality bobbins because using off-brand bobbins can cause unsatisfying thread tension and other problems.
The embroidery motif should not be enlarged or reduced on the machine by more than 20%.
The function "Virtual positioning" was not activated when selecting the hoop. Activate the function so the hoop moves during positioning.
Place tear-away stabilizer underneath the fabric to stabilize it and carefully remove it once you have sewn the stitches.
The frequency of oiling depends on the number of the sewn stitches. We recommend to place a drop of oil onto the hook race before sewing for a longer period, but at least when the machine prompts you. When sewing bigger projects, you can oil the machine once a day.
The "Cut connecting stitches" icon in stitching mode is not active.
The cut length of the connecting stitches is set too high. To change this, go to "Setup", "Embroidery settings", "Automatic cut" and reduce the value.
Always use the smallest possible hoop the motif will allow.
The bobbin winder is activated.
Cut off the upper thread, raise the presser foot, carefully lift the fabric to cut off the lower thread and any twisted threads. Do not pull! Remove the fabric. Remove the bobbin case, open the hook to check whether any thread is tangled in the hook area and remove it. Also check whether there is any thread under the needle plate. Replace the hook, bobbin case, bobbin and needle plate. Check whether the upper thread is threaded correctly and rethread if necessary.
The screen needs calibrating. Select "Setup", "Machine settings" and "Display calibration" and follow the instructions on the screen.
No presser foot is attached.
The 9 mm needle plate is not activated.
The last 24 stitch patterns sewn and their settings are saved and can be selected directly.
There may be several reasons for this:
The door of the hook cover is open. Close it.
The sensor of the lower thread indicator is dirty and needs cleaning.
The lower thread indicator has been deactivated in "Setup". Select "Setup", "Monitoring functions" and "Activating the lower thread indicator".
Combi mode is active ( "+" icon on the screen). Select Combi mode again in order to get back into Single mode.
Yes, but only in combination with using the buttonhole foot with slide #3A.
Formats of various brands can be used:
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, PCS, SEW, XXX
When the machine is used for the first time.
If the center needle position does not match with the actual center of the motif.
Check the slide speed control on the front of the machine and move to the right. Here you can set the maximum speed setting when sewing with the foot control or use it to adjust the speed when working with the start/stop button.
There may be several reasons for this:
The feed dog is down.
The stitch length is set very small.
The purple or orange template is used, depending on the model.
From the 7-Series, although the Jumbo Hoop will have a limited embroidery area.
The "reverse sewing" function is active. This can be activated or deactivated under "Information".
Necessary when using a second thread for example sewing with the twin needle.
For stacked (parallel wound) threads, use the vertical spool pin to allow the thread to evenly feed off the spool.
Important: use the foam pad as base.
Click on "Setup", "Machine settings" and "Select language" and select the desired language.
Both threads follow the usual threading path, but one passes to the right and the other to the left of the tension disc
Check if there are any pieces of loose thread in the path of the upper thread and remove them.
Touch the appropriate icon to see what changes have been made. Most changes can be undone with "clr".
For attaching the seam guide.
Calibrate the buttonhole foot slide. Select "Setup", "Machine settings" and "Calibrate Buttonhole foot with slide 3A" and follow the instructions.
This is a specially developed bobbin case with high thread tension for the BERNINA hook that is particularly suitable for embroidery and quilting.
The attached Embroidery foot #26 and the needle plate have to be selected.
For attaching BERNINA accessories such as the binder attachment, circular embroidery attachment, hosiery darning hoop, and much more.
For bobbin winding when the machine is threaded for sewing. The thread stands on the horizontal spool pin and is threaded first through the eyelet and then the pre-tension stud.
Use the right kind of stabilizer and, if necessary, several layers depending on the fabric thickness.
The pressure foot hovering height is not set to 0.
Select "Setup", "Sewing settings", "Program buttons and icons" and set the value of "Adjustable hover position" to 0.
A Jumbo Bobbin holds approximately 100 m, depending on the thread. The lower thread sensor notifies you when there is 10% of the thread remaining. This means that there is still approximately 10 m of thread on the bobbin.
The "Fit to screen" function is active (bottom left icon on the screen). Press the icon to deactivate the function.
There may be several reasons for this:
The door of the hook cover is open. Close it.
The sensor of the lower thread indicator is dirty and needs cleaning.
The lower thread indicator has been deactivated in "Setup". Select "Setup", "Monitoring functions" and "Activating the lower thread indicator".
Support for your BERNINA 790 PLUS
To ensure that you enjoy your BERNINA for as long as possible, we recommend that you read the detailed operating instructions. Further support information and firmware updates can be found on the support page.
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