Bernina 720 Product Information

The Bernina 720 is a high-end, Swiss-designed computerized sewing and embroidery-capable machine. It was engineered for passionate sewers, quilters, and crafters who demand precision, durability, and a wide range of creative features. The machine is known for its robust build quality, quiet operation, and ability to handle everything from delicate silks to heavy denims with ease .

It features a powerful motor, a large selection of stitches, and an extended freearm, making it ideal for large projects like quilts. A key highlight is its "embroidery capable" design, meaning it can be upgraded with an optional embroidery module to add a whole new dimension to your creativity .

Key Specifications

Features & Functions

Sewing & Quilting Features

• BERNINA Hook System: The machine utilizes the exclusive BERNINA hook, known for its precision, durability, and quiet operation. Its bobbin has a 70% larger capacity, allowing for longer sewing without interruption .

• BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension: An automatic tension system that electronically adjusts the thread tension for every stitch, fabric, and sewing speed to ensure perfect, even stitches .

• Extended Freearm: The 10-inch freearm provides ample space to the right of the needle, making it exceptionally easy to manage large projects like quilts or to sew tubular items like cuffs and pant legs .

• Automatic Features: Saves time with an automatic thread cutter, a semi-automatic needle threader, and a presser foot that automatically lowers at the start of a seam and lifts when finished .

• BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator) Ready: The machine is ready for the optional BSR attachment. This tool ensures perfectly even stitches during free-motion quilting by moving the fabric, regardless of your sewing speed .

• Stitch Control & Memory: You can alter stitch length, width, and needle position for any stitch, and the machine will remember those changes. You can also save your personal stitch settings for future use .

Embroidery Capabilities

• Embroidery Ready: The machine is "embroidery capable," meaning it can be used for embroidery by connecting an optional embroidery module .

• On-Screen Editing: When in embroidery mode (with module attached), you can edit designs directly on the touch screen. This includes positioning, mirroring, rotating, and combining motifs. A "Check" function allows for precise placement .

• Design Import: You can import embroidery designs via a USB stick in formats such as EXP, DST, PES, and JEF .

General Features

• User Interface: A 4.3-inch color touch screen provides intuitive navigation. It also includes an on-screen help system and a Creative Consultant that offers recommendations for needles and presser feet based on the fabric you are using .

• Slide Speed Control: Allows you to set the maximum sewing speed with a slider on the machine, giving you precise control whether you're using the foot pedal or the Start/Stop button .

• Versatile Controls: Can be operated with the foot control or via a Start/Stop button on the machine. The Free Hand System (knee lifter) allows for hands-free presser foot lifting .

• Eco Mode: An energy-saving feature that reduces power consumption when the machine is idle .

• Safety Features: Includes a security function that prevents you from using the wrong needle plate or a wide stitch with a double needle, protecting the machine from damage .

Included Accessories (May vary by retailer)

• Presser Feet: A set of standard feet (e.g., Reverse Pattern Foot #1, Buttonhole Foot, Zipper Foot) .

• Free Hand System (FHS): Knee lifter for presser foot control .

• Slide-on Extension Table: For an expanded work area .

• Dust Cover .

• Accessory Box .

• Touchscreen Pen .