bernette 79 Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine
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As the top-of-the-line bernette model, the bernette 79 Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine combines the full sewing functionality of the b77 with the embroidery capabilities of the b70 DECO, giving you one machine that truly does it all. Whether you’re stitching garments, quilting, or adding delicate embroidered details to personalize your projects, the b79 makes creativity feel effortless. Beginners will appreciate how intuitive the controls are, while experienced sewists will love the depth of features that allow ideas to grow and evolve. From everyday sewing to statement-making embroidery, this machine is designed to support your creativity from the very first stitch.
At the heart of the bernette 79 is a thoughtfully designed workflow that keeps you focused on creating, not adjusting settings. Multi-function knobs and a bright 5" color touchscreen make navigation simple and intuitive, while the expansive sewing and embroidery area gives you room to work comfortably on larger projects. With 500 built-in stitches and endless customization through Stitch Designer, you can fine-tune decorative stitches to match your exact vision. The integrated dual feed system ensures smooth, even fabric feeding from above and below, making it ideal for everything from delicate fabrics to multiple layers.
Embroidery on the b79 is just as seamless, thanks to the included embroidery module with three hoops and automatic hoop detection for confident setup every time. The programmable foot control with back-kick function adds hands-free convenience, letting you lift the presser foot or cut thread without breaking your rhythm. Designed to be attractively priced yet impressively capable, the bernette 79 Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine is a smart, inspiring choice for anyone ready to explore sewing and embroidery without limits.
500 Built-In Stitches | 208 Embroidery Designs
With an impressive selection of built-in stitches and embroidery designs, the bernette 79 gives you endless ways to personalize every project. Choose from 500 various utility, decorative, quilting, and alphabet stitches to handle everything from everyday seams to bold decorative accents. Each stitch can be easily adjusted for length and width, allowing you to fine-tune your results and achieve a polished, professional look.
Embroidery creativity comes built in with 208 included embroidery designs, offering everything from classic motifs to modern patterns and elegant lettering. These designs are ready to stitch at the touch of a button, making it easy to add floral embellishments, monograms, or eye-catching details to your work.
5" Color Touch Screen
The bright 5" color touch screen on the bernette 79 puts intuitive control right at your fingertips, making both sewing and embroidery setup feel effortless. Clear icons, logical menus, and responsive touch navigation allow you to quickly select stitches, adjust settings, and preview embroidery designs with confidence. Whether you’re changing stitch parameters or positioning an embroidery motif, everything is easy to see and simple to adjust—no guesswork required.
Designed to streamline your creative flow, the touch screen works seamlessly with the machine’s multi-function knobs for flexible operation. On-screen previews help you visualize your stitch or embroidery design before you start, saving time and reducing mistakes.
Quick Access Buttons
The quick access buttons on the b79 are thoughtfully arranged to keep essential controls right where you need them. With dedicated buttons for Quick Reverse, Thread Cutter, Presser Foot Up/Down, Start/Stop, Speed Control, Securing Stitches, and Needle Up/Down, everyday adjustments happen instantly and intuitively. These time-saving controls reduce hand movement and let you stay focused on your fabric. Two multi-function knobs—one upper and one lower—work alongside the Needle Left/Right controls to give you precise, tactile adjustment of stitch settings and positioning. Fine-tune stitch width, length, and placement with confidence. This combination of buttons and knobs creates a smooth, ergonomic workflow that feels natural for beginners and powerful for experienced sewists.
Stitch Designer
Stitch Designer on the bernette 79 opens the door to truly personalized sewing by allowing you to create and customize your own decorative stitches directly on the machine. Instead of being limited to built-in options, you can design unique stitch patterns by adjusting stitch points, lengths, and widths to perfectly match your project. This creative freedom makes it easy to add one-of-a-kind details to garments, quilts, and home décor pieces.Using the intuitive 5" color touch screen and multi-function knobs, Stitch Designer is simple to navigate—even if you’re new to stitch customization. You can save your custom stitches for future projects, making it easy to build your own library of signature designs. Whether you’re enhancing seams with subtle detail or creating bold decorative accents, Stitch Designer gives you the tools to turn imagination into beautifully stitched reality.
Back-Kick Function
The programmable foot control with back-kick function on the bernette 79 adds a new level of convenience and customization to your sewing workflow. This smart feature allows you to assign specific actions—such as needle up/down, securing stitches, or thread cutting—to a simple tap of your heel, so you can control key functions without taking your hands off the fabric. It’s an intuitive way to work faster and more comfortably, especially during long sewing sessions.
Needle Threader
Threading the needle is quick and stress-free thanks to the semi-automatic needle threader. With just a few simple steps, the machine guides the thread cleanly through the needle eye, saving time and reducing eye strain—especially helpful when working with fine threads or switching colors frequently.
Bobbin Winding
Bobbin winding on the b79 is designed to be fast, simple, and hassle-free, so you’re always ready to keep sewing. With an easy-to-use bobbin winding system, you can wind bobbins smoothly and evenly in just moments, ensuring consistent thread delivery for clean, balanced stitches. Clear guidance and intuitive controls make the process straightforward, even for beginners.
4 LED Sewing Lights
Bright LED sewing lights illuminate the workspace on the bernette 79, providing clear, even lighting. Strategically positioned around the needle area, these lights reduce shadows and enhance visibility, making it easier to see fine details, fabric textures, and stitch placement. This improved lighting is especially helpful when working with dark fabrics, intricate seams, or detailed quilting.
Eco Mode
When the machine is idle for a set period of time, eco mode automatically powers down non-essential functions, conserving electricity while extending the life of the machine’s components. This thoughtful feature is especially useful in busy sewing rooms or home studios. Eco mode supports more efficient operation while giving you peace of mind that your b79 is working responsibly behind the scenes.
Included Embroidery Hoops & Hoop Detection
With multiple hoop sizes included, you can easily switch between smaller designs for garments and accessories and larger motifs for quilts, bags, and home décor. Each hoop is designed to hold fabric securely and evenly, helping maintain consistent stitch quality while reducing shifting or puckering during embroidery.
To make setup even easier, the b79 features automatic hoop recognition, which instantly detects the hoop size once it’s attached to the machine. This smart feature ensures your design stays within the embroidery area preventing accidental stitching outside the hoop’s boundaries. Together, the included hoops and automatic detection system streamline the embroidery process.
Spacious Sewing/Embroidery Area
With a generous 9" of space to the right of the needle, bulky fabrics and larger pieces are easier to manage, helping you maintain better control and more accurate stitching. This open workspace reduces fabric drag and makes long seams, borders, and decorative stitching feel smooth and effortless.
To expand your work surface even further, the b79 includes a slide-on table that provides added support exactly where you need it. The table creates a stable, level surface for larger projects, improving precision and reducing fatigue during extended sewing sessions. Whether you’re piecing a quilt top or stitching a large embroidery design, this thoughtfully designed workspace helps you sew with confidence, comfort, and ease.
Dual Feed
The integrated dual feed system on the bernette 79 ensures smooth, even fabric feeding from both the top and bottom, helping you achieve professional-looking results on a wide variety of materials. By guiding fabric layers evenly through the machine, dual feed prevents shifting, slipping, and puckering—especially when working with challenging fabrics like knits, silks, or multi-layered quilts. It’s an essential feature for precise piecing, straight seams, and perfectly matched layers.
Upper & Lower Thread Sensors
The upper and lower thread sensors on the bernette 79 provide added peace of mind by monitoring your threads while you sew or embroider. If either the top thread or bobbin thread runs out or breaks, the machine alerts you right away and stops stitching, helping prevent skipped sections, uneven stitches, or incomplete embroidery designs. This smart feature is especially valuable during embroidery or long sewing sessions when constant monitoring isn’t practical.
Onboard Storage
Convenient onboard storage on the b79 keeps essential accessories neatly organized and within easy reach. Presser feet, bobbins, needles, and small tools store securely inside the machine, reducing clutter and saving time during setup or mid-project adjustments. Having everything close at hand helps maintain an efficient, uninterrupted sewing flow.
This built-in storage is especially useful when switching techniques or accessories, allowing you to stay focused on your project instead of searching for supplies. Thoughtfully designed for everyday use, the onboard storage adds to the bernette 79’s user-friendly experience and keeps your sewing space tidy and organized.
Optional Bernina CutWork Tool
Expand your creative possibilities even further with the bernette 79s compatibility with the BERNINA CutWork Tool. This advanced accessory allows the b79 to go beyond traditional embroidery by precisely cutting shapes and patterns directly into fabric using the machine’s embroidery motion. Instead of stitching with thread, the CutWork Tool uses a small blade that rotates at multiple angles to create clean curves, sharp corners, and intricate cutouts with impressive accuracy.
CutWork compatibility opens the door to a wide range of decorative techniques, including appliqué cutouts, lace-style designs, layered embellishments, and mixed-media projects. Because the cutting process is automated and guided by embroidery designs, results are consistent and repeatable—ideal for both detailed one-of-a-kind pieces and production-style projects.
Included Accessories
Zigzag Foot (DA), Embroidery Foot (JK), Zipper Foot (JB), Buttonhole Foot with Slide (RJ), Blindstitch Foot (DM), Button Sew-On Foot (RC), Overlock Foot (DI), Free-motion Embroidery Foot (RX), Embroidery Foot (JL), Hopper Embroidery Foot (JX), Large Embroidery Hoop (with Template), Medium Embroidery Hoop (with Template), Small Embroidery Hoop (with Template), Touchscreen Pen, Slide-on Table, Free Hand System (Knee Lifter), Straight/CutWork Stitch Plate, High Thread Tension Bobbin Case, Bobbins, Needles, Second Spool Pin, Large Spool Cap, Medium Spool Cap, Small Spool Cap, Felt Disc, Spool Net, Seam Guide, Brush & Seam Ripper, Lubricator, Scewdriver, Foot Control, Power Cord, and Dust Cover.
Every bernette machine is backed by a BERNINA of America Limited Warranty, giving customers added confidence in the quality, durability, and long-term support behind their investment. The warranty includes 10 years of coverage on mechanical parts, along with 2 years on printed circuit boards and 2 years on electrical components. To activate the warranty, the machine must be registered with BERNINA of America within 30 days of purchase, either online or by submitting the warranty registration card. Warranty service is provided through authorized BERNINA dealers, ensuring professional support and genuine parts. Coverage applies to machines used for private, non-commercial purposes and protects against manufacturer defects when the machine is properly cared for and maintained. This comprehensive coverage helps protect your machine for years to come, so you can focus on creating with confidence.
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Key Sewing Features
- 500 Built-in Stitch Patterns
- 1000 SPM
- 5" Color Touch Screen
- 9" Right of Needle
- Large Sewing Area
- 4 LED's in 2 Positions
- Eco Mode
- Multi-Function Knobs
- Upper & Lower Thread Sensors
- Slide Speed Control
- Auto Thread Cutter
- Manual Thread Cutter
- Needle Stop Up/Down
- Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure (on screen)
- Start Stop Button
- Auto Presser Foot Lifter
- Adjustable Upper Thread Tension (on screen)
- Semi-Automatic Needle Threader
- Sitch-by-Stitch Reverse Sewing
- Dual Feed
- 15 Needle Positions
- Automatic Foot Pressure Compensation
- Retractable Feed Dog
- Save own stitches/stitch combinations
- Onboard Storage
- Bobbin Winder
- Creative Consultant
- Max Stitch Width: 7mm
- Max Stitch Length: 5mm
- Presser Foot Height: 6mm
Key Embroidery Features
- 208 Built-in Embroidery Designs
- 7 Embroidery Fonts
- 850 SPM
- 10" x 6" Embroidery Area
- Automatic Stitch Plate Detection
- USB Port
- On-Screen Design Editing:
mirror, rotate, scale, position, Word ART - Automatic Optimization of Color Changes Upon Saving
- Combine Designs
- Automatic Hoop Recognition
- BERNINA CutWork Tool Compatible
- Design Centering Button
- Center Needle Button
- Embroidery Design Size Check
- Embroidery Tutorial
- Language Selection
- Personal Memory
- Embroidery Design Formats: VP3, VIP, PEC, HUS, DST, EXP, JEF, PES
Additional Information
- Machine Dimensions: 28" L x 19" W x 13" H
- Machine Weight: 30 lbs
- Needle System: 15x1
- Category G
- bernette 79 Brochure
- bernette 79 Quick Start Guide
- Bernette 79 Manual PDF
Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
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