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Bernina 790 PLUS Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Machine

Bernina 790 PLUS Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Machine

SKU: BE790EPLUS

Regular price $8,999.00
Sale price $8,999.00 Regular price $12,999.00 31% off

Premium sewing, quilting, and embroidery with Pinpoint Placement and Maxi Hoop capability
The Bernina 790 PLUS features Total Embroidery Stitch Control, on-screen stitch creation, and automatic threading and thread cutting.

  • Pinpoint Placement for precise embroidery positioning
  • Maxi Hoop compatible for large embroidery designs
  • Create custom stitches directly on screen
  • Semi-automatic threading and automatic thread cutting

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Bernina 790 PLUS: Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Combined

The Bernina 790 PLUS brings together sewing, quilting, and embroidery with advanced features like Pinpoint Placement, Total Embroidery Stitch Control, and enhanced editing functions. Designed for Maxi Hoop compatibility, this machine handles large embroidery projects with precision.

Bernina 790 PLUS with embroidery module

Embroidery Features

Pinpoint Placement positions embroidery designs with precision. Total Embroidery Stitch Control gives you command over every aspect of your embroidery. Edit designs on screen, switch to embroidery mode with one click, and work with the Maxi Hoop for large motifs. The machine is designed for extended embroidery sessions with quiet operation.

Bernina 790 PLUS touchscreen display

Create Custom Stitches

Design your own stitches directly on screen. Draw your stitch pattern on the display and the machine converts it into a stitch you can save and use. The on-screen support guides you through stabilizer selection, needle and foot choices, and sewing techniques.

Bernina 790 PLUS presser foot and stitch regulator

Quilting and Free-Motion

The 790 PLUS provides assistance with free-motion sewing and keeps stitches consistent across different techniques. The fabric feed handles silk, leather, and other specialty materials with precision. The generous work space accommodates large quilts and projects comfortably.

Bernina 790 PLUS needle area close-up

Automatic Features

The automatic thread cutter trims thread at the end of each seam. Semi-automatic threading speeds up setup. The automatic presser foot lowers without manual adjustment. These automation features let you focus on your project rather than machine operation.

Decorative stitching on garment

Decorative Stitching

The 790 PLUS is suited for decorative stitches with consistent results across different fabric types. Handle silk, leather, velvet, and other materials with the precise fabric feed system and optimum needle visibility.

Key Capabilities

  • Pinpoint Placement for precise embroidery design positioning
  • Total Embroidery Stitch Control for complete editing control
  • On-screen stitch creation to design and save custom stitches
  • Maxi Hoop compatibility for large embroidery projects
  • On-screen support for stabilizer, needle, and foot recommendations
  • Quiet operation for extended sewing and embroidery sessions

The Bernina 790 PLUS combines sewing, quilting, and embroidery in one machine with advanced automation and on-screen guidance. Browse the full Bernina collection at Quality Sewing to compare machines.

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Bernina 790 PLUS Features
Embroidery Techniques

Sewing Performance
  • Built-in Stitches: 1,352 (including alphabets)
  • Practical Stitches: 32
  • Decorative Stitches: 505
  • Quilting Stitches: 34
  • Sideways Motion Stitches: 117
  • Tassel/Tapering/Skyline Stitches: 0/19/30
  • Buttonholes/Eyelets: 15
  • Darning Programs: 2
  • Alphabets/Monograms: 7/1
  • Max Sewing Speed: 1,000 stitches per minute
  • Max Stitch Width: 9 mm
  • Max Stitch Length: 6 mm
  • Needle Positions: 11 adjustable
Threading & Bobbin
  • Needle Threader: Semi-Automatic
  • Bobbin System: Jumbo Bobbin (70% more capacity than standard)
  • Bobbin Winding: While sewing and embroidering
  • Bobbins: Set of 5 included
Workspace & Display
  • Sewing Space to Right of Needle: 10 in.
  • Built-in Lighting: LED
  • Freearm Sewing: Yes
  • Touchscreen: Yes (with pen included)
  • Fit to Screen: Yes
  • Swipe: Yes
  • Drag and Drop: Yes
Presser Feet
  • Reverse Pattern Foot #1C
  • Reverse Pattern Foot #1D
  • Overlock Foot #2A
  • Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A
  • Zipper Foot #4D
  • Blindstitch Foot #5
  • Jeans Foot #8D
  • Open Embroidery Foot #20C
  • Drop-Shaped Embroidery Foot #26
  • Sideways Motion Foot #40C
  • Presser Foot Recommendation: Yes
  • Presser Foot Selection: Yes
  • Presser Foot Library: Yes
  • Presser Foot Hover Function: Yes
Embroidery Features
  • Built-in Designs: 332
  • Embroidery Alphabets: 18
  • Max Embroidery Area: 15.7 in. x 8.3 in. (400x210mm)
  • Max Embroidery Speed: 1,000 stitches per minute
  • Freearm Embroidery: Yes
  • Endless Embroidery: Yes
  • Embroider Sewing Stitches: Yes
  • Embroidery Module: Yes
  • Jumbo Hoop Compatibility: Yes (limited field 400x210mm)
Embroidery Editing
  • 2-Point Placement: Yes
  • On-Screen Editing: Yes
  • Duplicate/Add Designs: Yes
  • Change Design Size: Proportionally and non-proportionally
  • Move, Rotate, and Mirror: Yes
  • Color Wheel: Yes
  • WordArt: Yes
  • Virtual Positioning: Yes
  • Absolute Check Design Positioning: Yes
  • Check Design Size: Yes
  • Group/Ungroup: Yes
  • Rearrange Designs: Yes
  • Undo/Redo: Yes
  • Adjust Stitch Density: Yes
  • Change Stitch Type: Yes
  • Change Thread Brand: Yes
  • Basting: Yes
  • Color Resequence: Yes
  • Stitch Design as Single/Multi-Color: Yes
Smart Features
  • Stitch Designer: Yes
  • Creative Consultant Sewing: Yes
  • Creative Consultant Embroidery: Yes
  • Personal Memory: For stitches and designs
  • Import/Export via USB: Stitches and designs
  • File Formats: EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
  • Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting: Yes
  • Smart Secure: Yes
  • Invisible Secure: Yes
  • Thread Away Mode: Yes
  • Switch Unit of Measurement: Yes
  • Automatic Hoop Recognition: Yes
  • View Stitch-Out Time, Thread Colors, Size, Stitches: Yes
  • Embroidery Sequence Control: Yes
  • Position Recall: Yes
Special Features
  • Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR): Enabled
  • Bernina Dual Feed: Yes
  • Knee Lift/Free-Hand System: Included
  • Programmable Foot Control: Yes
  • Start/Stop Button: Stitching without foot control
  • Sideways Motion: Yes
  • 360° Directional Sewing: Yes
  • Tapering: Yes
  • Automatic Buttonhole: Length measuring system
  • Manual Multi-Step Buttonhole: Yes
  • On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring: Yes
  • Adjustable Buttonhole Slit Width: Yes
  • Pattern Repeat: 1-9
  • Mirror-Image Function: Yes
  • Elongation: Yes
  • Basting Stitch: Yes
  • Long Stitch: Yes
  • Continuous Reverse: Yes
  • Backstepping: Yes
  • Programmable Securing Function: Yes
  • Hopper Mechanism: Yes
  • Security Function: For needle and stitch plate
  • Balance Setting: Yes
  • History Function: Most recently used stitches
  • Temporary Altered Stitch Memory: Yes
Included Accessories
  • Freearm Slide-On Table
  • Knee Lift/Free-Hand System
  • Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR)
  • Programmable Foot Control
  • Bernina Accessory Box
  • Touchscreen Pen
  • Soft Cover with Pocket
  • Needle Selection
  • Bobbins (Set of 5)
  • Spool Discs (3)
  • Seam Guide (Right)
  • Foam Pads (2)
  • Angular Torx Wrench
  • Screwdriver (Red)
  • Screwdriver Torx (Gray)
  • Seam Ripper
  • Height Compensation Tool
  • Brush
  • Sewing Machine Oil
  • Power Cable
Warranty
  • 20-Year Warranty on Mechanical Parts
  • 5-Year Warranty on Printed Circuit Boards
  • 2-Year Warranty on Electrical Parts
  • 1-Year Quality Sewing Warranty