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BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing & Embroidery Machine

BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing & Embroidery Machine

SKU: BE790ULTRA

Arriving July 2026

Pre-order in store. Pricing is available in store.


Launch offer: includes the Trolley, BERNINA Embroidery Software 9, Medium Magnetic Hoop, and Skill Hub.

Flagship 7 Series for sewing, quilting, and embroidery

  • 2,248 stitches and 610 designs with BISR stitch regulation
  • 7-inch touchscreen and 10-inch freearm space
  • 400 x 210 mm embroidery area with the L module and three hoops
$17,999.00
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BERNINA 790 Ultra: Sew, Quilt, and Embroider Without Limits

Precision Sewing and Quilting

The flagship of the 7 Series pairs the precision BERNINA Hook with 2,248 stitches and the BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR) for even free-motion work. With 10 inches of space to the right of the needle and BERNINA Dual Feed, large quilts feed smoothly from the first stitch to the last.

BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing & Embroidery Machine - Precision Sewing and Quilting
BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing & Embroidery Machine - Embroidery Without Limits

Embroidery Without Limits

Switch to embroidery and work with 610 built-in designs and 25 alphabets across an area up to 400 x 210 mm. The included L embroidery module and three oval hoops get you started right away, and the machine is compatible with the Jumbo, Maxi, Mega, and Midi hoops.

Smart Guidance Touch Screen

  • 7-inch central color touchscreen
  • Drag, drop, and swipe gestures
  • Help Center and Creative Consultant on screen

The centrally located 7-inch touchscreen responds to intuitive gestures, so selecting stitches and editing designs feels natural. The on-screen Help Center keeps guidance close at hand.

BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing & Embroidery Machine - Smart Guidance Touch Screen
BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing & Embroidery Machine - Automatic Needle Threading

Automatic Needle Threading

  • Push a button to thread
  • Threads needles from size 70
  • Ready to sew in seconds

The automatic needle threader handles threading for you, plus an automatic thread cutter and thread-up command, so you spend less time setting up and more time creating.

BERNINA Pinpoint Laser

  • Works in every needle position
  • Shows the exact needle entry point
  • Next-level precision

The Pinpoint Laser indicates exactly where the needle will enter the fabric, so placement is precise in every needle position. Thirty LED lights keep the whole work area bright.

BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing & Embroidery Machine - BERNINA Pinpoint Laser
BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing & Embroidery Machine - Automatic Stitch Plate Recognition

Automatic Stitch Plate Recognition

  • Three sensor stitch plates included
  • Recognized the moment they click in
  • Added safety function

The machine recognizes each stitch plate automatically. If a plate is not compatible with the selected stitch, needle, or foot, it will not sew, an added layer of security.

Customizable Quilt Designs

  • Crop and connect quilt designs
  • Computerized quilting features
  • Jumbo Stitch up to 500%

Combine, crop, and connect quilt designs right on screen, then let BISR keep your stitch length even at any speed. Jumbo Stitch enlarges decorative stitches up to 500%.

BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing & Embroidery Machine - Customizable Quilt Designs
BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing & Embroidery Machine - More Editing Possibilities

More Editing Possibilities

  • 3-Point Placement with Morphing
  • Shape Designer and WordArt
  • Endless embroidery

Position, scale, rotate, and combine designs with precise on-screen editing, including 3-Point Placement and automatic hoop recognition. WiFi transfers designs to and from BERNINA Embroidery Software, and the Stitchout app lets you monitor stitching remotely.

BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)

The BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator keeps your stitch length even during free-motion sewing and quilting, at any speed. Attach the included 5.5 mm BISR stitch plate with sensor and the quilting foot of your choice for consistent, professional results.

BERNINA 790 Ultra - BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator

Specifications

Key Specs
  • 2,248 sewing stitches plus 610 embroidery designs
  • Largest embroidery area: 400 x 210 mm (15.7" x 8.3")
  • 7" (177.8 mm) color touchscreen
  • Jumbo Stitch: enlarge stitches up to 500%
  • Multi-directional 360-degree sewing
  • Smart Guidance and intuitive touchscreen
Sewing Features
  • 2,248 sewing stitch patterns: 754 decorative, 38 practical, 171 sideways-motion, 74 quilting, 10 alphabets, 1 monogram
  • Maximum stitch width 9 mm; maximum stitch length 6 mm; 11 needle positions
  • 17 buttonholes plus 2 eyelets with automatic length measuring; button sew-on program
  • Up to 1,000 stitches per minute; Jumbo Stitch, Stitch Designer, Sideways Motion, tapering, triple stitch
  • BERNINA Dual Feed
Embroidery Features
  • Maximum embroidery area 400 x 210 mm (15.7" x 8.3"); freearm embroidery
  • 610 built-in designs; 25 embroidery alphabets; 120 customisable quilt designs (BQM)
  • 3-Point Placement with Morphing; Pinpoint 2- and 4-Point Placement; Shape Designer; WordArt; endless embroidery
  • Multi-format compatible (EXP, DST, PEC, JEF, PCS, SEW, XXX); automatic hoop recognition
  • Compatible with Jumbo, Maxi, Mega, and Midi hoops
  • Smart Drive Technology (SDT), enhanced by BERNINA StitchPrecision2 Technology
Threading & Bobbin
  • Automatic needle threader
  • Automatic thread cutter plus 3 manual thread cutters; thread-up command
  • BERNINA Hook with Jumbo Bobbin (70% more capacity); bobbin winding while sewing or embroidering
  • BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension; lower and upper thread sensors
Workspace & Display
  • 7" (177.8 mm) centrally located color touchscreen
  • 10" (254 mm) of space to the right of the needle; 5" (127 mm) workspace height
  • 30 LED sewing lights and the BERNINA Pinpoint Laser
  • Slide-on table included
Smart Features
  • BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR) and Stitch Plate Recognition
  • BERNINA Dual Feed; Stitchprecision2 Technology; Total Stitch Control
  • WiFi with direct transfer to/from BERNINA Embroidery Software; BERNINA Stitchout app
  • Automatic presser foot lifter; KickStart; start/stop button; Free Hand System (FHS); Eco Mode; Help Center
Included Feet
  • Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C
  • Dual Feed 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
  • Embroidery Foot #26L
  • Sideways Motion Foot #40C
Included Hoops
  • Large Oval 255 x 145 mm (10.0" x 5.7"), with template
  • Medium Oval 130 x 100 mm (5.1" x 3.9"), with template
  • Small Oval 72 x 50 mm (2.8" x 2"), with template
Included Accessories
  • Slide-on table
  • Knee lever / Free Hand System
  • Accessory box
  • 4 bobbins
  • Seam ripper
  • Lint brush
  • Needle pack
  • Spool caps (small, medium, large)
  • Hex screwdriver
  • Dust cover
  • Seam guide
  • Touchscreen pen
  • Height compensation tool
  • Straight and CutWork needle plate
  • 5.5 mm stitch plate with sensor
Warranty
  • BERNINA Limited Warranty: 2 years electrical parts, 5 years circuit boards, 20 years mechanical parts
  • 1-Year Quality Sewing Warranty

Special Financing Available

Apply in-store or online through Synchrony Bank.

Flexible payment plans make it easy to get the machine you want.

~$500/mo suggested payments with 36-month special financing*

Learn More

or call (800) 687-5175

*Suggested monthly payments are estimates only. Actual terms subject to credit approval through Synchrony. See store for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BERNINA 790 Ultra a sewing and embroidery machine?

Yes. The BERNINA 790 Ultra sews, quilts, and embroiders. It is the flagship of the 7 Series, with 2,248 sewing stitches, 610 built-in embroidery designs, the BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR), and a 7-inch color touchscreen. See the full BERNINA collection.

What is the embroidery area and which hoops are included?

The largest embroidery area is 400 x 210 mm (15.7 x 8.3 inches). It includes the L Embroidery Module and three oval hoops: Large (255 x 145 mm), Medium (130 x 100 mm), and Small (72 x 50 mm). It also works with the Jumbo, Maxi, Mega, and Midi hoops, which are sold separately.

What presser feet come with the 790 Ultra?

Ten presser feet are included: Reverse Pattern 1/1C, Dual Feed Reverse Pattern 1D, Overlock 2A, Buttonhole with Slide 3A, Zipper 4/4D, Blindstitch 5, Jeans 8/8D, Open Embroidery 20/20C, Embroidery 26L, and Sideways Motion 40C. The BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) foot and the embroidery software are sold separately.

How do I order the 790 Ultra and what is the price?

The 790 Ultra is available for pre-order in store. Pricing is not listed online at this time. Visit a Quality Sewing and Vacuum location or contact us to reserve yours and get current pricing. Our staff can walk you through the machine in store.

What warranty does the 790 Ultra include?

It carries a 5-Year BERNINA Comprehensive Limited Warranty plus a 1-Year Quality Sewing in-store service warranty. It suits confident sewists and quilters who want one machine for detailed sewing, free-motion quilting, and machine embroidery. Browse more embroidery machines.