Classic, strong and reliable machine with lovely amount of stitches, features and functions. Perfect for taking to workshops.  popular with schools and universtities.
 
Stitches - total 221, including 20 utility, blind hem, stretch, overcasting with a great range of 91 decorative, 4 cross stitches and 12 traditional quilting stitches. There are 5 buttonholes including eyelet and 2 alphabets. (The sewing machine alphabet is 5.5 mm high, for larger letters you will need a 9 mm sewing machine or embroidery machine or sew them free motion).
 
 
Stitch number, width and length are displayed on the LCD screen, which also displays the correct foot to use for the stitch selected. Certain functions are also displayed such as mirror image.
 
Stitches are easily selected and automatically set themselves to the right length and width for that stitch. These can be adjusted using the length and width buttons.
 
Built in Memory - create names or combine stitches to personalise sewing projects, create quilt or name labels.
 
Easy to thread - follow the arrows down to the needle and the built in needle threader.
 
Bernina CB hook - classic traditional front loading bobbin system that Bernina is renowned for.
 
Drop feed - feed dogs lower for free motion embroidery, quilting, darning and sewing buttons on.
 
Start / stop function - sew without the foot control pedal, ideal for free motion work, sewing for long periods of time, beginners and children.
 
Needle up/down - control when the needle stays in the fabric, ideal for pivoting. Can also be used to sew one stitch at a time.
 
Pattern end stop - get crisp results to your decorative sewing with this function. When activated, the
 
Speed control - override the foot pedal so you can work as the speed you prefer. Can also be used in conjunction with the start / stop function.
 
Securing stitches - push button reverse, press and hold to sew backwards and let go to come forward.
 
Mirror image - flip a decorative stitch for ease of sewing or to creative decorative borders. No longer struggle to pass the bulk of your sewing project through the space to the right of the needle.
 
Extension table - slides on, with measurement markings in imperial and metric and marks that indicate centre needle position is. Small clear perspex window gives clear vision for changing the bobbin.   The table has no legs it clips on around the free arm allowing the hemming of dresses and skirts easier.
 
Free Hand System enabled - Raise or lower the presser foot without removing your hands from the fabric using a knee lifter. NB - The knee lifter is an optional extra and does not come with the machine.
 
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