Bernina 790 Plus Sewing Machine

The Bernina 790 Plus is a sewing only machine. The machine can reach an amazing sewing speed of 1000 stitches per minute and has a huge variety of stitch options with 1352 different stitches to choose from!

As this machine is one of the top of the range Bernina machines it comes with the BSR foot (Bernina Stitch Regulator) and is dual feed enabled. The B790 is the perfect machine for an experienced sewer and even has a large capacity bobbin to hold up to 70% more thread than the average machine. The B790 Plus has he option to add an embroidery unit if you decide to take up embroidery after purchase.





Key features:

• 1000 stitches per minute


• 10″/254mm space to the right of the needle


• 7″/18cm colour touch screen


• 30 LEDs lighting


• Multi-Function Knobs (to change length, width, sizing)


• 9mm Maximum stitch width


• 6mm Maximum stitch length


• 11 Needle positions


• 2 Spool holders


• Semi-Automatic needle threader


• Automatic thread cutting


• Adjustable presser foot pressure


• 3 x manual thread cutters (one on the side, one on bobbin door, one on bobbin winder)


• Bernina Dual Feed – The machine has built in dual feed so the fabric is being fed from the top and bottom.


• Adaptive thread tension – Automatic tension allows the machine to change the tension depending on your fabric


• Create & Save stitch combinations


• BSR Enabled – produces neat, consistent stitching with stitches of precisely the same length while free-motion sewing


• Start/Stop function – machine can run without a foot pedal


• Slide speed control – set the speed where you are comfortable


• Thread Indicator – if top or bottom thread snaps or runs out the machine notifies you


• USB Port – for PC Connection & Downloading designs


• Bernina foot control with kick back function – trims thread at the end of sewing.


• Needle up/down


• Bobbin winding while sewing


• On Screen Help


• Creative Consultant – gives you tips/help


• Eco Mode


• 14 kg machine weight

Sewing features:

• 1352 stitches (incl. alphabets)


• 32 Utility stitches


• 15 Buttonholes/Eyelets


• 2 Darning programmes & 37 Cross stitch programmes


• 506 Decorative stitches, 117 Decorative sideways stitches


• 34 Quilting stitches


• 28/27 Tapering/Skyline stitches


• 8 Sewing alphabets


• Pattern start/end function


• Elongation of stitches


• Lockstitch/Tie off – machine will tie off the last stitch


• Stitch Designer – create your own stitches


• Free Hand System (FHS) – Knee lift enabled


• Sideways Motion Feed – machine can do larger stitch patterns by using sideways feed

Included accessories:

• BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator) – produces neat, consistent stitching with stitches of precisely the same length while free-motion sewing.


• Reverse Pattern Foot #1C


• Reverse Pattern Foot #1D


• Overlock Foot #2A


• Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A


• Zipper Foot #4D


• Blindstitch #5V


• Jeans Foot #8D


• Open Embroidery Foot #20C


• Drop Shaped Embroidery Foot #26V


• Sideways Motion Foot #40C


• Freearm Slide on extension table


• Knee Lift (Free Hand System)