BERNINA 780 Product Information

The BERNINA 780 is a high-end, premium sewing, quilting, and embroidery machine that was part of the prestigious BERNINA 7 Series. Designed as a "creative studio," it was engineered for sewists, quilters, and embroiderers who demand the highest level of precision, control, and versatility . It combines a vast array of built-in stitches and embroidery designs with powerful editing features and a large workspace to tackle any project, from intricate heirloom sewing to large-scale quilting and embroidery.

Key Specifications

Key Features & Functions

Innovative Technology

• BERNINA 9 Hook (B 9 Hook): A world-first technology combining the benefits of two traditional hook systems. It ensures quiet, steady, and precise sewing with high-quality stitches up to 9mm wide. Its larger bobbin holds 80% more thread, allowing for longer sewing and embroidery without interruption .

• BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR): Included as standard with the machine, the BSR foot allows for perfect free-motion quilting and thread painting. It automatically regulates the stitch length based on the movement of the fabric, ensuring even, professional-looking stitches regardless of your speed .

• BERNINA Dual Feed: An integrated, built-in walking foot mechanism that ensures even feeding of multiple layers and difficult fabrics like velvet, silk, and plaids. It can be easily engaged or disengaged as needed .

Sewing & Quilting

• Total Stitch Control: The ability to permanently or temporarily alter stitch length, width, and needle position—even while sewing. The machine remembers these custom details for you .

• 360° Directional Sewing: The ability to sew in any direction, making it easy to create intricate designs, mitered corners, and precise topstitching .

• Extensive Stitch Library: A total of 1,306 stitch patterns, including 460 decorative stitches, 33 quilting stitches, 52 tapering/skyline stitches, 15 one-step buttonholes, and 3 darning programs .

• Extended Freearm: With 254 mm (10 inches) of space to the right of the needle, this machine provides ample room for maneuvering large quilts and sewing projects .

Embroidery

• Oversized Embroidery Area: The included embroidery module provides a large embroidery field, perfect for bigger and more ambitious designs .

• Endless Embroidery: A unique feature that allows you to create continuous borders and patterns longer than your embroidery hoop. On-screen animations guide you to precisely reposition the hoop for perfect alignment .

• On-Screen Editing: Powerful editing tools allow you to combine, rotate, resize, and mirror designs directly on the color touch screen. You can also preview and customize color sequences before stitching .

• Absolute Check & Position Recall: The "Absolute Check" feature ensures perfect design placement by moving the hoop to show the exact embroidery start point. "Position Recall" saves the last stitch, so you can resume exactly where you left off after a power failure or thread break .

• USB Connectivity: Easily import your own embroidery designs (in .EXP format) and stitches via the USB port .

User-Friendly & Convenience Features

• Creative Consultant & Tutorials: The machine offers on-screen support with a Sewing Consultant that suggests appropriate presser feet and settings, plus built-in tutorials for guidance .

• Semi-Automatic Needle Threader & Thread Cutters: Makes threading the needle effortless, and multiple manual thread cutters are conveniently placed around the machine .

• Automatic Presser Foot Lifter: The presser foot automatically lowers at the start of a seam and lifts at the end, and the machine can be set to automatically cut the thread .

• Large, Central 7" Touch Screen: All functions are controlled through a high-resolution, centrally located color touch screen that can be operated with a fingertip or the included stylus .

This machine was designed for the creative enthusiast who wants a professional-grade tool that can handle every aspect of fabric craftsmanship with precision and ease .