BERNINA 790 PLUS
BG
BERNINA
Gripper system
30
LED
Sewing light
1352
Number of stitches
9
mm
Max. Stitch width
- Exciting new embroidery functions
- Plenty of space for sewing & embroidering
- Create your own stitches
- BERNINA hook for perfect stitches
- Embroidery module included
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BERNINA 790 PLUS: The perfect machine for big ideas
Embroidery bliss galore
- Place your embroidery design exactly
- Perfect embroidery results on the top
- Intuitive & easy operation
The B 790 PLUS includes exceptional new embroidery features such as pinpoint placement, advanced editing functions, absolute stitch control and much more.
Whisper quiet & lightning fast
- Precise & beautiful stitch pattern
- Embroider & sew longer without interruptions
- More time for creative brainstorming
The BERNINA hook with 9 mm stitch width sews at speeds of up to 1,000 stitches per minute. The extra-large bobbin can hold up to 70% more thread than a normal bobbin.
Plenty of room for big ideas
- Embroider the largest embroidery designs
- Perfect for the Maxi embroidery hoop
- Realize extensive, large motifs comfortably
The B 790 PLUS has an extended free arm 330 mm long, which provides 254 mm of working space to the right of the needle. Enjoy absolute creative freedom.
Enjoy complete comfort
- With semi-automatic threader
- No need to lower the presser foot manually
- Thread ends are cut at the touch of a button
At the beginning of a seam, the presser foot lowers automatically. The thread is automatically cut when you reach the end of a seam or want to change colors while embroidering.
BERNINA innovations, just for you!
- Finest sewing and embroidery results
- Perfect & precise stitch pattern
- Assists you with free-motion sewing
The Adaptive BERNINA Thread Tension Control permanently checks the thread tension and adjusts it automatically. The BERNINA stitch regulator ensures stitches of exactly the same length every time at variable sewing speeds.
Ask the integrated advisor
- The advisor ensures the best setting
- Find out how much embroidery stabilizer you need
- Find the right foot & needle
The sewing and embroidery advisor answers questions directly on the screen. The tutorial shows important work steps in short instructional animations.
Finest materials in perfection
- Perfect fabric feed of every fabric
- Optimum visibility during sewing
- Easy working with smooth materials
The innovative BERNINA Dual Transport transports smooth and fine materials evenly and carefully. Easy to activate when it's needed.
Stitch creation made easy
- Create your own stitches in an instant
- Draw your ideas on the touchscreen
- Convert the design with one click
Create your own stitches or modify existing stitches according to your own ideas. Save to constantly expand your stitch library.
Embroidery at the highest level
- Switch to embroidery mode with one click
- Edit designs easily & quickly
- Place your pattern exactly
Complex pattern combinations can be sorted and reviewed by color. Save the finished design on the machine or a USB stick.
Features and functions
General functions
| Place to the right of the needle | 254 mm |
| Sewing light | 30 LED |
| Sewing speed | 1000 stitches/min |
| Number of stitches | 1352 |
| Max. Stitch length | 6 mm |
| Max. Stitch width | 9 mm |
| Needle positions | 11 |
| Sewing in any needle position | Yes |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes |
| Manual thread trimmer | 3 |
| Number of spool holders | 2 |
| Semi-automatic needle threader | Yes |
| Automatic sewing foot pressure | Yes |
| Adaptive BERNINA thread tension | Yes |
| Winding during sewing / embroidery | Yes |
| Automatic needle stop (top & bottom) | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | Yes |
| BERNINA Dual Transport (BDT) | Yes |
| BERNINA Freehand System (FHS) | Yes |
| Knee lever for freehand system (FHS) | Yes |
| BERNINA Stitch regulator BSR Functionality (straight & zigzag embroidery) | Yes |
| Drag & Drop | Yes |
| Eco mode | Yes |
| Speed controller | Yes |
| Reverse sewing | Yes |
| History (storage of the last stitches) | Yes |
| Memory (short-term memory) | Yes |
| Memory (long-term memory) | Yes |
| Multifunction knobs | Yes |
| Upper thread monitoring | Yes |
| Onscreen Help | Yes |
| Personal program | Yes |
| Setup program | Yes |
| Start & stop button (sewing without foot control) | Yes |
| Bobbin thread monitoring | Yes |
| USB port for PC connection | Yes |
Sewing and quilting
| Mirror function | left/right, top/bottom |
| 360° Sewing | Yes |
| Number of sewing stitches (incl. alphabets) | 1352 |
| Number of useful stitches | 32 |
| Number of decorative stitches | 506 |
| Number of decorative stitches (cross feed) | 117 |
| Number of buttonholes (incl. eyelets) | 15 |
| Number of cross stitches | 37 |
| Number of sewing alphabets | 8 |
| Number of quilting stitches | 34 |
| Tamping program(s) | Yes |
| Automatic length measuring buttonhole | Yes |
| Automatic buttonhole | Yes |
| Manual multistep buttonhole | Yes |
| Triple stitch | Yes |
| Creating and saving sewing stitch combinations | Yes |
| Cross transport | Yes |
| Start of pattern function | Yes |
| Function pattern end | Yes |
| Button sewing program | Yes |
| Monograms (only for cross transport) | Yes |
| Pattern end programmable | Yes |
| Change pattern length | Yes |
| Safety function | Stitch plate, Sewing needle |
| Tutorial (Sewing) | Yes |
Embroidery
| Embroidery functionality | Yes |
| Embroidery module (size L) | Yes |
| Reduce number of color changes | Yes |
| Number of embroidery designs | 332 |
| Number of embroidery alphabets | 18 |
| Automatic embroidery hoop recognition | Yes |
| BERNINA embroidery software compatible | Yes |
| BERNINA PunchWork tool compatible | Yes |
| Border embroidery | Yes |
| Clever sewing stitch detection | Yes |
| Color wheel | Yes |
| Free arm embroidery | Yes |
| Function thread removal | Yes |
| Group / Ungroup | Yes |
| Stapling in the frame | Yes |
| Import / export of samples via USB | Yes |
| Save last embroidery position | Yes |
| Sewing stitches in embroidery mode | Yes |
| Maximum embroidery area | 400 x 210 mm |
| Pattern editing via touchscreen | Rotate, Combine, Postioning, Scale, Mirror |
| Pinpoint placement | Yes |
| Change the order of the embroidery designs | Yes |
| Undo / Redo | Yes |
| Memory for own embroidery designs | Yes |
| Embroidery sequence control | Yes |
| Embroidery speed maximum | 1000 stitches/min |
| Embroidery design formats | DST, EXP, JEF, PCS, PEC, PES, SEW, XXX |
| Tutorial (Embroidery) | Yes |
| Invisible sewing | Yes |
| Bobbin thread high function | Yes |
| Connection stitches cutting programmable | Yes |
| Word ART | Yes |
| Midi-hoop functionality (embroidery area: 265 × 165 mm) Embroidery hoop optional | Yes |
| Mega hoop functionality (embroidery area: 400 × 150 mm) Embroidery hoop optional | Yes |
| Maxi hoop functionality (embroidery area: 400 × 210 mm) Embroidery hoop optional | Yes |
| Jumbo hoop functionality (limited embroidery area: 400 × 210 mm) Embroidery hoop optional | Yes |
Technical data
| Article type | Sewing machine |
| Series | BERNINA 7 Series |
| Machine | B 790 PLUS |
| Gripper system | BG BERNINA hook |
| Functions | Sewing, Embroidery, Quilting |
| Weight | 14 kg |
| Mass L / W / H | 522 / 214 / 358 mm |
| Display | Touchscreen color (7" / 18 cm) |
| Color | White / Black |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Comfort features
| Foot controller | Back kick |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes |
| Slide-on table | Yes |
| Dust cover | Yes |
| Thread tension adjustable during sewing | Yes |
| BSR foot #42 (BERNINA stitch regulator) | Yes |
| Sewing consultant | Yes |
| Stitch modification during sewing | Yes |
| Stitch Designer | Yes |
| Embroidery consultant | Yes |
Scope of delivery
| #1C back feed sewing foot |
| #1D back feed sewing foot |
| #2A overlock sewing foot |
| #3A automatic buttonhole foot |
| #4D zipper sewing foot |
| #5 blind stitch sewing foot |
| #8D jeans foot |
| #20C open stitch foot |
| #26 teardrop-shaped embroidery foot |
| #40C cross feed foot |
| #42 BERNINA stitch regulator BSR |
| Knee lever for free-motion system FHS |
| Slide-on table |
| Edge ruler to slide-on table |
| BERNINA foot controller with back-kick function |
| Power cord |
| Accessory box |
| Dust cover |
| 5 bobbin thread spools |
| Touch pen |
| Straight and CutWork stitch plate (orange) |
| Edge ruler right |
| Cleaning brush |
| Arrow separator / buttonhole opener |
| Screwdriver |
| Torx screwdriver gray |
| Angle screwdriver Torx |
| Needle assortment |
| Height compensation |
| Sewing machine oil |
| 2 foam plates |
| 3 drain discs (small, medium, large) |
| Embroidery module L |
| #26 Embroidery foot |
| Embroidery hoop oval large (145 x 255 mm) |
| Embroidery hoop medium (100 x 130 mm) |
| Embroidery hoop small (72 x 50 mm) |
| USB connection cable |
| Assortment of embroidery needles |
| Embroidery template holder |
| Net for upper thread spool |
| Instruction manual |
Standard accessories for the BERNINA 790 PLUS
The following accessories are BERNINA 790 PLUS already included in the scope of delivery.
Universal needles 130/705 H
BERNINA universal needles 130/705 - suitable for almost all sewing materials.
Bobbin for bobbin thread BERNINA hook
The bobbins that fit the BERNINA hook hold 70% more thread than standard bobbins. This means you can sew for even longer without interruption.
Foot controller with back kick
The BERNINA foot control with Back-Kick function. The foot control is used to start and stop the machine. The foot control also regulates the speed of the machine.
Touch Pen / Stylus for touch screens
The BERNINA TouchPen for easy operation of the touchscreen of your sewing and embroidery machine.
Sewing machine oil Mobil Velocite 6 (10ml)
Every sewing machine should be cleaned and oiled from time to time With the right sewing machine oil you increase the smoothness and longevity of your sewing machine
Foam plate
This foam disc is pushed onto the thread reel holder and additionally prevents uncontrolled unwinding of the thread.
Drain disc small
For fixing thread spools of different sizes. Allows the thread to run off cleanly when sewing and embroidering.
Drain disc medium
For fixing thread spools of different sizes. Allows the thread to run off cleanly when sewing and embroidering.
Drain disc large
For fixing thread spools of different sizes. Allows the thread to run off cleanly when sewing and embroidering.
Slide-on table B7xx
The free-arm slide-on table from BERNINA offers more comfort thanks to an enlarged sewing surface, while free-arm passage is always maintained during sewing.
Straight & CutWork throat plate 9mm
The straight stitch / CutWork stitch plate makes sewing straight stitch and CutWork work effortless and simple. Together with the straight stitch foot, this creates particularly beautiful sewing work.
Embroidery stencil holder
For inserting and removing the embroidery template in the BERNINA embroidery hoop.
#42 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)
The BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) adapts precisely to the respective speed during free-motion quilting and thus produces an absolutely regular stitch pattern.
#1C Backfeed foot
The reverse feed foot #1C is the optimal presser foot for forward and reverse feeding utility and decorative stitches.
#1D Reverse feed foot
The reverse feed foot #1D is the optimal presser foot for forward and reverse feeding utility and decorative stitches with dual feed.
#4D Zipper Foot
Precise sewing of zippers in all sizes, For 9 mm machines with BERNINA Dual feed system
#5 Blindstitch foot
The blindstitch foot #5 is suitable for sewing blind hems on all materials. This makes stitching points on the front almost invisible.
#8D Jeans foot
Jeans foot #8D will help you sew even thick and sturdy fabrics like jeans, leather or linen.
#20C Open embroidery foot
Open embroidery foot #20C can be used for embroidery work on the sewing machine. The thread release allows him to easily slide over dense stitches.
#40C Cross feed foot
The cross feed foot #40C allows sewing in different directions and large cross feed patterns.
Knee lever / freehand system (FHS) short
The knee lever / free-hand system (FHS) enables the sewing foot to be raised and the feed dog to be lowered with the knee.
Medium embroidery hoop
Embroidery hoop medium (10cm x 13cm) - the useful tool for the exact creation of medium sized embroideries with the BERNINA embroidery computer.
Large oval embroidery hoop
Embroidery hoop large and oval (14.5cm x 25.5cm) - suitable for motif combinations and for extensive embroidery designs. The template facilitates accurate alignment.
Embroidery module L
Embroider like a pro - with embroidery module L you can live out your creativity on an extra-large embroidery surface.
#3A Buttonhole slide foot
The #3 buttonhole foot - the first choice for easy making of buttonholes with and without thread inlay.
Compatible accessories for the BERNINA 790 PLUS
Find the right accessories for your sewing machine in the entire BERNINA range BERNINA 790 PLUS Sewing machine.
Helpful links and videos
Here you will find all the helpful links and videos that will help you with your sewing projects.
Available downloads
Video instructions
BERNINA 790: Hightech zum Nähen und Sticken
BERNINA 790: Erste Schritte
BERNINA 790: Stichmuster verändern
BERNINA 790: Schriften und Stiche kombinieren
BERNINA 790: Knopflöcher nähen und Knöpfe annähen
BERNINA 790: Nähen mit dem BERNINA Stichregulator (BSR)
BERNINA 790: Nähen mit Dual Transport
BERNINA 790: Erste Schritte beim Sticken
BERNINA 790: Stickmuster bearbeiten
BERNINA 790: Bordürensticken
BERNINA 790: Eigene Stichmuster kreieren
BERNINA 790: Pflege und Reinigung
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