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BERNINA 790 Ultra Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Machine
Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery
- BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator
- Jumbo Stitch function that allows you to resize stitches from 25% to 500%
- 2-, 3- and 4- Point Placement with Morphing
- Advanced computerized quilting including Crop and Connect
- 7" touch screen with Help Center
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BERNINA 790 ULTRA Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Machine
Ultra precise. Ultra innovative.
Quilters, garment sewists, and embroidery enthusiasts alike will be inspired by innovative features such as the BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR), Stitch Plate Recognition, Jumbo Stitch, 3‑Point Placement and new Computerized Quilting Features, making creative dreams come true with ease and precision.
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- 2-Piece Machine & Embroidery Module Suitcase Exclusive to the B 790 ULTRA\
- BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 DesignerPlus
- Medium Border Magnetic Hoop
- BERNINA Skill Hub Class
Why Sewists Love the BERNINA 790 ULTRA
Go Big With Jumbo Stitch — Up to 500%
With the Jumbo Stitch function, the BERNINA 790 ULTRA lets you enlarge stitches up to 500% – perfect for striking decorative effects.
- Resize any stitch from 25% to 500%
- Decorative stitches or Monograms
- For bold, eye-catching effects
Automatic Stitch Plate Recognition
The automatic Stitch Plate Recognition of the B 790 ULTRA keeps your creative flow uninterrupted. All three included sensor‑enabled stitch plates are identified instantly the moment they click into place: the 9 mm Standard Stitch Plate with Sensor, the Straight Stitch Plate with Sensor and the BISR / 5.5 mm Stitch Plate with Sensor.
- Insert stitch plate and sew!
- Additional security function
- Three sensor-enabled Stitch
- Plates are included
Design and Sewing Stitched In Any Direction
The B 790 ULTRA elevates your creativity with the Stitch Designer, allowing you to draw and refine your own stitches right on the touch screen. Paired with Sideways Motion, the machine stitches in multiple directions, opening up a new level of freedom for decorative work. This powerful combination lets you bring unique patterns and expressive designs to life with ease and precision.
- Design your individual stitch
- Multi-directional 360° sewing
- Undo or redo steps on the screen
Thread The Needle Automatically
The Automatic Needle Threader helps you get started with a different thread. From a needle size of 70, the upper thread can be automatically threaded into standard embroidery needles. Conveniently and quickly, every time!
- You are ready for sewing in a breeze
- Simply push a button
- Watch the machine thread the needle
Smart Guidance And Intuitive Screen
The B 790 ULTRA enhances every step of your sewing journey with a centrally located 7" color touch screen that responds to intuitive gestures like drag, drop, and swipe. Prefer even more precision? Simply plug in a mouse and navigate the display with ease. The built‑in Help Center gives you instant access to tutorials, the user manual, the Creative Consultant and more. You can even connect the Help Center to your tablet or smartphone via WiFi by scanning the on‑screen QR code.
- Helpful guide on screen
- Large color touch screen
- Operate the machine with a PC mouse
BERNINA Pinpoint Precision Laser
Enjoy pinpoint precision by seeing exactly where the needle will enter the fabric in every needle position. The BERNINA Pinpoint Laser marks your start and travel points as you sew and embroider.
- Works in every needle position
- Indicates the exact needle entry point
- Next generation precision
Built-in BERNINA Stitch Regulation
Simply attach the included BERNINA 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor, and the quilting foot of your choice to achieve perfect quilting stitches with the exact same length at variable sewing speeds. Automatic stitch regulation is now possible with all quilting applications including Ruler Work, thanks to the innovative BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR).
- BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator
- Use Stitch Regulation for Ruler Work
- Works with all BERNINA quilting presser feet and accessories
Customizable Embroidered Quilt Designs
The Customizable Quilt Designs (.bqm) bring the functionality of professional longarm quilting to your embroidery machine. Unlimited scaling possibilities, the ability to modify the stitches per inch (SPI) and enhanced quilt securing functions enable you to achieve perfect computerized quilting on your embroidery machine. You can save your own quilt designs as BQM and read and embroider BQM plus other formats all on the B 790 ULTRA.
- Modify stitches per inch
- Unlimited scaling
- Save your projects as BQM files
Crop And Connect Quilt Designs
The B 790 ULTRA gives you full control over your quilting layout. With the Crop function, you can tailor quilt designs with exceptional accuracy, whether trimming along a freely adjustable line or cropping perfectly to your embroidery hoop. The Connect feature lets you merge multiple quilt designs into a single pattern using connection stitches, making it effortless to manage and stitch even the most complex layouts as one cohesive design.
- Easily crop designs with precision
- Connect multiple designs into one
- For flawless quilting results
Place Your Designs To Suit Your Project
With the 3- and 4-Point Placement the positioning of your embroidery or quilting design is extremely easy and precise. This function allows you to place your designs to precisely suit your project. Simply define three or four points on the fabric in the hoop and the design is placed proportionally or can be morphed to fit the created boundary.
- Define three or four points on the fabric
- Place the design proportionally
- Or morph to fit within the boundary
Align Embroidery Designs As You Wish
Easily align and distribute embroidery designs horizontally and vertically. Use Multi-line Lettering and Text Alignment to personalize your text placement. With the line break, lettering of up to 10 lines is possible.
- Both horizontally and vertically
- Center, left, right, top, bottom
- Align multiple lettering lines
More Embroidery Editing Possibilities
You can replicate and arrange designs, including imported stitches, into circles, squares, stars, hearts, arches and more to create your own bespoke patterns. While editing, simply undo or redo steps, change the stitchout sequence or refine layers using Group, Ungroup and Rearrange. With Endless Embroidery, you can repeat and align motifs perfectly to form continuous borders.
- Embroider endlessly
- Group & ungroup designs
- Shape Designer
WiFi Connectivity and BERNINA Stitchout App
- Design transfer from/to V9 Software
- Monitor embroidery process via App
- Real-time status updates remotely
Since WiFi is enabled on the B 790 ULTRA, you can transfer designs from your BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 (optional) directly to the machine, or vice versa. And thanks to the new BERNINA Stitchout App, the embroidery process can be monitored on your smartphone remotely.
Embroidery Power And Precision
You will enjoy an elevated embroidery experience from the very first stitch. The enhanced Embroidery Module with Smart Drive Technology (SDT) is included and enhanced by BERNINA stitchprecision2 Technology for faster performance and exceptional stitch quality. Thanks to the freearm, you can easily embroider tubular projects such as t-shirts and more, without extra tools.
- Smart Drive Technology (SDT)
- Freearm embroidery for tubular items
- Faster, superior embroidery quality
Sew Any Material With BERNINA Dual Feed
The BERNINA Dual Feed tames hard-to-manage fabrics providing superb fabric feed and optimum visibility while you sew. Easy to engage when needed, the BERNINA Dual Feed tucks completely out of the way when it’s not required.
- Enjoy superb fabric feed
- Optimum visibility while sewing
- Easy to engage
Sew For A Longer Period Of Time
The BERNINA Hook sews high-precision stitches up to 9 mm in width with speeds up to 1,000 stitches per minute. The front loading, easy access Jumbo Bobbin holds up to 70% more thread than standard bobbins, allowing you to sew and embroider longer.
- Front loading, easy access Jumbo Bobbin
- Perfect stitch width for decorative stitches
- More time for your creativity
Why Buy From Meissner Sewing
✓ Expert support before and after your purchase
✓ Free classes to help you learn and master your machine
✓ Long-term value with service, support, and exclusive extras
Meissner Sewing isn’t just a place to buy a machine - it’s where sewists go for expert guidance, premium machines, and lifelong support. Contact us at 844-278-6944 for more information about current promotions, limited-time interest-free financing, and our lowest price guarantee!
BERNINA - Swiss Engineering and Perfection since 1893
Precisely manufactured down to the very last detail. BERNINA stands for quality and Swiss tradition for more than 125 years. Constantly reinventing the sewing machine.
- Robust and durable machines thanks to high quality
- Wide range of accessories to unleash your creativity
- 20 years warranty in the case of mechanical parts
- Long availability of spare parts
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space to the Right of the Needle | 10" | 10" | 10" | 10" |
| Work Space Height | 5" | 5" | 5" | 5" |
| Centrally Located Color Touch Screen | 7" | 7" | 7" | 7" |
| Multi-Function Knobs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LED Sewing Lights | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| NEW: Automatic Needle Threader | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: Bernina Pinpoint Laser | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: Wifi | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: stitchprecesion2 Technology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total Stitch Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Bernina Adaptive Thread Tension | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bernina Dual Feed | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Hook System | BERNINA | BERNINA | BERNINA | BERNINA |
| Jumbo Bobbin with 70% More Capacity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bobbin Winding While Sewing/ Embroidering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Powerful DC Motor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bernina Free Hand System (FHS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Programmable Bernina Foot Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Thread-Up Command | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic Presser Foot Lifter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic Thread Cutter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual Thread Cutters | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Lower Thread Sensor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upper Thread Sensor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tutorial | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-Screen Help | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eco Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sewing & Quilting Features | ||||
| Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) | 1,000 SPM | 1,000 SPM | 1,000 SPM | - |
| Maximum Stitch Width | 9mm | 9mm | 5.5mm | - |
| Maximum Stitch Length | 6mm | 6mm | 6mm | - |
| Adjustable Needle Positions | 11 | 11 | 11 | - |
| Presser Foot Selection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security Function for Needle and Stitch Plate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sideways Motion | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Connecting Stitches | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Tapering | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Automatic Buttonhole/Length Measuring System | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Manual Multi-Step Buttonhole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Button Sew-On Program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Personal Memory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Temporary Altered Stitch Memory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| History Function (most recently used stitch patterns) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Stitch Designer | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Creative Consultant Sewing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Pattern Repeat | 1-99 | 1-99 | 1-99 | - |
| Pattern Begin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Pattern End | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Mirror-Image Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Elongation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Basting Stitch | Stitch #21 | Stitch #21 | Stitch #30 (manually) | - |
| Long Stitch | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Triple Stitch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Backstepping | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Programmable Securing Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| BSR Enabled | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| BSR 3 Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Kickstart Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Start/Stop Button (stitching without foot control) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Arm Sewing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Monograms (with sideways motion only) | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Total Number of Sewing Stitch Patterns (incl. alphabets) | 2,040 | 1,858 | 1,753 | - |
| Alphabets | 9 | 9 | 6 | - |
| Monograms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Decorative Stitches | 700 | 550 | 400 | - |
| Button Sew-On Program | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Buttonholes/Eyelets | 16/2 | 16/2 | 13/2 | - |
| Practical Stitches | 38 | 37 | 32 | - |
| Sideways-Motion Stitches | 139 | - | - | - |
| Quilting Stitches | 70 | 76 | 37 | - |
| Tapering/Skyline Stitch Patterns | 28/30 | - | - | - |
| Darning Programs | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Embroidery Features | ||||
| Maximum Embroidery Speed (stitches per minute) | 1,000 SPM | 1,000 SPM | 1,000 SPM | 1,000 SPM |
| Embroidery Area | 15.7" x 8.3" | 15.7" x 8.3" | 15.7" x 8.3" | 15.7" x 8.3" |
| Free Arm Embroidery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-In Embroidery Designs | 500 | 400 | 400 | 500 |
| Embroidery Alphabets | 25 | 10 | 10 | 25 |
| NEW: Customizable Quilt Designs (bqm files) | 76 | 100 | 30 | 76 |
| On-Screen Editing of Designs: Position, Mirror, Rotate, Scale, Combine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change Design Size Proportionally/Non-Proportionally | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: Align/Distribute Embroidery Designs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: Multi-Line Lettering and Align | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Endless Embroidery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: Shape Designer | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| Color Wheel | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| NEW: QWERTY Keyboard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WordArt | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drag and Drop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Absolute Check Design Positioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: 4-Point Placement with Morphing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2-Point Placement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lock Scaling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Check Design Size | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group/Ungroup | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rearrange Designs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Undo/Redo | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Adjust Stitch Density | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change Stitch Density | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Color Resequence | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stitch Designs as Single/Multi-Color | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal Memory For Saving Embroidery Designs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart Secure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invisible Secure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thread Away Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Creative Consultant Embroidery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Embroider Sewing Stitches | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Multi-Format Reading (EXP, DST, PEC, JEF, PCS, SEW, XXX) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: BQM Format Reading | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: Adjut Stitches Per In (BQM) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: Direct Design Transfer to/from Bernina Embroidery Software 9 via Wifi | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic Hoop Recognition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| View Stitch Out Time, Thread Colors, Size, Stitches | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEW: Bernina Stitchout App Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stitch Sequence Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Position Recall | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jumbo Hoop Compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maxi Hoop Compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mega Hoop Compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Midi Hoop Compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Small Clamp Embroidery Hoop Compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Medium Clamp Embroidery Hoop Compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Large Free Arm Embroidery Hoop Compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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