Bernina

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A premium Swiss brand of sewing and embroidery machines.

A highly regarded manufacturer of domestic and industrial sewing, serging, and embroidery machines. Known for their precision engineering, proprietary presser feet, and heavy metal components, these machines are favored by quilters and professional dressmakers for their stitch quality and durability.

Heard on the job

I finally saved up enough to trade in my old plastic machine for a vintage mechanical Bernina.

Insider tip

Older mechanical models like the 830 Record are highly sought after in the secondary market because their all-metal internals rarely break down.