BERNINA History

1932

  

Model 105
First household sewing machine with BERNINA brand name
 

1938

  

Model 117
First BERNINA zigzag sewing machine
 

1945

  

Model 125
First BERNINA free-arm zigzag sewing machine
 

1954

  

Model 530
First BERNINA with patented attachable presser foot and function for semi-automated sewing  of buttonholes
 

1963

  

Model 730
First BERNINA with patented knee-activated presser foot lifter
 

1971

  

Model 830
First BERNINA with electronic foot control – the number one model for 11 years
 

1982

  

Model 930
First BERNINA with stretch stitch function and a particularly high-powered motor
 

1986

  

Model 1130
First computerized BERNINA with fully automated one-step buttonholes and embroidery pattern memory
 

1989

  

Model 1230
Model with extended memory capacity and fully automated one-step buttonholes, including eyelet buttonhole
 

1993

  

Model 1630
Top model: 9mm stitch width, over 400 embroidery patterns, monograms, 5 alphabets, sewing in 16 possible directions
 

1998

  

artista 180
Top model with CPS software for customized settings (Customized Pattern Selection software), optional stitch module, conversion of scanned patterns to embroidery patterns
 

2001

  

activa 145
Simple compact sewing machine: computerized, individually adjustable memory for embroidery patterns, buttonhole repetition, stitch library, patchwork presser foot
 

2002

  

artista 200
World’s first sewing and embroidery machine. Microsoft Windows operating system, CD-ROM drive, LCD display, more than 850 stitches, programmable function keys, memory function for stitch combinations and motifs
 

2004

  

aurora 440 QE
World’s first sewing computer with BSR system for consistent stitch lengths with variable sewing speeds – especially for quilters
 

2006

  

artista 730
High-end sewing and embroidery system: standard stitches and embroidery, embroidery patterns, many automatic settings, e.g. thread cutter, touch screen, BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) system, CFL light. Optional stitching module
 

2007

  

The red thread in the world of sewing
 

2009

  

BERNINA 830

It’s in a class all its own. The crown jewel among sewing machines. The BERNINA 830. A sewing and embroidery system with technology so advanced, features so thoughtful, the experience of sewing on it is simply luxurious.
 

2009

  

BERNINA CutWork

Thanks to Cutwork, BERNINA customers are able for the first time to create outlines on-screen, then cut them out with their sewing machines. This product innovation garnered BERNINA a Swiss Technology Award in 2009.
 

2010

  

BERNINA 380
The top model of the BERNINA 3 Series, the 380 clearly leads the way in both design and quality.
 

2011

  

BERNINA 580
The BERNINA 580 is the machine to handle all sewing and embroidery projects to perfection. The high-resolution colour touch screen is easy to navigate and opens the door to hundreds of stitch options and built-in designs.