Bernette B79

The best of two worlds: your reliable machine for all sewing and embroidery projects.

The b79 is the top of the bernette 70 series. This two-in-one machine combines all the sewing functions of the b77 with the embroidery features of the b70 DECO – perfect for a handmade dress with delicate embroidered embellishments. It’s easy to use, offers a wide range of functions and is attractively priced, so beginners and experienced makers alike can be their most creative.

Touchscreen and multi-function knobs

Find the right stitch or embroidery design and optimize thread tension on the centered 5-inch color touchscreen, or use the multi-function knobs to change stitch length and width or position your design. Built-in tutorials and the creative consultant are always at hand.

Bright and spacious

Four bright LEDs light the sewing area, which offers 230 mm (9") of space to the right of the needle. The slide-on free-arm extension table adds room for large sewing and quilting projects.

Decorative and quilting stitches

Beyond utility stitches and 17 buttonholes, choose from 133 decorative and 35 quilting stitches – or modify stitches and create your own with the Stitch Designer. Save favorites in personal memory.

Tie-off function and automatic thread cutter

Press the tie-off button to secure a seam and the thread cutter button to trim the threads – or program both to the foot control’s back-kick so one heel tap finishes the seam.

Even more convenient sewing

The semi-automatic needle threader makes threading a breeze, the knee lever keeps both hands free, and the easy-to-engage integrated Dual Feed feeds all kinds of materials evenly from above and below.

Embroidery module with three hoops and hoop detection

Three hoops are included, and you can embroider motifs up to 260 x 160 mm without re-hooping. Hoops open and close with a quick-release system, and automatic hoop detection shows the right embroidery area on screen.

Creative possibilities with embroidery designs

208 embroidery designs and 7 embroidery alphabets are built in. Rotate, flip or combine design elements on the touchscreen – and the b79 reads most embroidery file formats, so there’s no need to convert files.

For the best sewing and embroidery results

Sew decorative stitches up to 7 mm wide with the 7 mm stitch plate, and use the included straight stitch plate for impeccable embroidery. The machine detects which plate is installed and adjusts the stitch width range automatically.