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Historical BERNINA Machines

These historical BERNINA machines spanning the period from 1932 to the present are on display in our store.  These machines are all fully functional and sew perfectly.

 

NOTE:  all of our web site pictures are thumbnails and you can click on any of them to see a larger image.

 


 

Model 105

The Model 105 was the first machine bearing the BERNINA name that was sold as a household sewing machine. We were able to acquire this machine with the help of a good friend at BERNINA. The Model 105 was produced from 1932 to 1953; this particular machine was made in 1943

Model 117K

The Model 117K was produced from 1938 to 1941; this particular machine was made in 1939

Model 117L

The Model 117L was produced from 1939 to 1960; this particular machine was made in 1939

Model 121

The Model 121 was produced from 1949 to 1959 and does a straight stitch only; this particular machine was made in 1956

Model 121

The Model 121 was produced from 1949 to 1959 and does a straight stitch only; this particular machine was made in 1959

Model 125

The Model 125 was the first BERNINAfree-arm zigzag sewing machine. The Model 125 was produced from 1945 to 1957; this particular machine was made in 1953

Model 125 Jubilae

The Model 125 was the first BERNINA free-arm zigzag sewing machine. The Model 125 was produced from 1945 to 1957; this particular machine was made in 1957

Model 530

The Model 530 was the first BERNINA with patented attachable presser feet and with semi-automated buttonhole sewing. The Model 530 was produced from 1954 to 1963; this particular machine was made in 1956. This machine was sold in Johannesburg to a woman from the US who was living there at the time. She then brought the machine back to the US with her and it was converted from 220 volts to 110 volts for use in the US

Model 530

The Model 530 was the first BERNINA with patented attachable presser feet and with semi-automated buttonhole sewing. The Model 530 was produced from 1954 to 1963; this particular machine was made in 1959

Model 600

The Model 600 was produced from 1960 to 1963; this particular machine was made in 1960

Model 707

The Model 707 was produced from 1967 to 1972; this particular machine was made in 1971

Model 718

The Model 718 was produced from 1968 to 1972; this particular machine was made in 1969

Model 730

The Model 730 was the first BERNINA with the patented knee-activated presser foot lifter. The Model 730 was produced from 1963 to 1971; this particular machine was made in 1967

Model 801 Jubilae

The Model 801 was produced from 1979 to 1983; this particular machine was made in 1982

Model 802

The Model 802 was produced from 1979 to 1983; this particular machine was made in 1979

Model 810

The Model 810 was produced from 1976 to 1979; this particular machine was made in 1978

Model 830

The Model 830 was the first BERNINA with an electronic foot control and was the top of the line model for 11 years. The Model 830 was produced from 1971 to 1982; this particular machine was made in 1976

Model 900

The Model 900 was produced from 1977 to 1983; we have three 900's with different trim colors and this machine was built in 1977.

Model 900

The Model 900 was produced from 1977 to 1983; we have three 900's with different trim colors and this machine was built in 1982

Model 900

The Model 900 was produced from 1977 to 1983; we have three 900's with different trim colors and this machine was built in 1980

Model 930

The Model 930 was the first BERNINA with a stretch stitch function. A Model 930 is the first BERNINA Sandi purchased long before she thought of becoming a BERNINA dealer. The Model 930 was produced from 1983 to 1986; this particular machine was made in 1986

Model 1130

The Model 1130 was the first computerized electronic BERNINA with push button stitch selection, a fully automated one-step memory buttonhole, and embroidery pattern memory. The Model 1130 was produced from 1986 to 1992 ; this particular machine was made in 1986

Model 1130S

The 1130 Special Edition Model was made especially for the US market during 1990. It had blue trim and included the same automatic buttonhole foot as the top of the line model 1230.

Model 1630

The Model 1630 was the first BERNINA with a screen to display stitch choices and a track ball to make stitch selections. It also featured a 9 mm stitch width, over 400 embroidery patterns, monograms, 5 alphabets, and directional sewing in 16 possible directions (forward and reverse as well as side to side). The Model 1630 was made from 1993 to 1997; this particular machine was made in 1996

Model 180 with Embroidery Module

The Model 180 was the first BERNINA that combined sewing and embroidery capability in one machine using the embroidery module. It featured a touch screen for stitch selection. The Model 180 was produced from 1997 to 2002; this particular machine was made in 1999

 

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