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#7 in Embroidery Machines

Bernette B79

Name: Bernette B79
Brand: Bernette
Rating: 8.1 (1 reviews)

Bernette

$1,500.00 – $1,800.00

BERNINA's affordable line sewing and embroidery combo with a 6x10 inch embroidery area. Features a 5-inch color touchscreen, 208 built-in stitches, and BERNINA engineering at a more accessible price.

8.1

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

7.9

User Sentiment

8.3

Value Score

8.7

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

8.8

Community

8.3

Availability

9.2

Pros

BERNINA engineering at lower price
BERNINA engineering at lower price
6x10 inch hoop area
6x10 inch hoop area
208 built-in stitches
208 built-in stitches

Cons

Still a significant investment
Still a significant investment
Fewer features than BERNINA mainline
Fewer features than BERNINA mainline

Don't buy this if…

While more affordable than BERNINA mainline models this is still a significant investment for casual hobbyists.
While more affordable than BERNINA mainline models this is still a significant investment for casual hobbyists.