Bernina 8 Series
Published by Sierra Monica B., on Jul 22 2008, in the categories: Gadgets
This is not an ordinary sewing machine, but a high-end sewing and embroidery system made by the swiss company with over 100 years of experience in this industry.
The 8 Series brings two models, the Bernina 820 and 830 Bernina embroidery machines, the first one being prepared for the market in 2009, featuring a 12-inch extended arm, a 12.8-inch diagonal space, 5.12-inch height, the world’s fastest home sewing speed of 1,100 stitches per minute, the Bernina Stitch Regulator for free-motion sewing, a pop-out jumbo bobbin with 40% more capacity than the other machines, the Bernina Dual Feed for better control your largest quilts, presser-foot height adjustments, a row of bright LED lights illuminating the work space, and multiple spool holder for large and small cones.
Bernina 830 has a larger extended arm of 15 inches, 12 inches to the right of the needle, expanded height clearance, 12 ½ inches of diagonal space, 40 inches long, optional jumbo hoop of 16 x 10 inches for larger space, a 15mm clearance under the foot, 1,100 sewing stitches per minute, up to 1,000 embroidery stitches per minute, no vibrations, the BERNINA Stitch Regulator, the unique 360-degree-multi-directional sewing on all 9mm stitches, adjustable length and width, quick-reverse feature, Altered Stitch Memory that remembers altered stitches when the power goes Off, and an impressive central 7-inch touchscreen TFT displaying high-definition color images of all the functions you need. The interface gives you access to wallpaper customization, 3D icons, soft keys, and screen adjustments for light and contrast.
Bernina 830 was designed according to the needs of passionate sewers, quilters and embroiderers worldwide, and is based on 70 exclusive features and 15 patented
Features.
"For the first time, there is one machine with all of the features and technology to allow sewers and quilters to express their unlimited creativity," said Martin Favre, president of Bernina of America. "It's a
milestone to see the BERNINA 830 come to life after almost a decade of research and development that will change sewing history as we know it."
Unlike the 820 model, Bernina 830 will be available later this year and is available now for pre-orders.
We have contacted the company to find out the price information, and we'll get back to you with it as soon as we'll have it.
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14 Comments on “Bernina 8 Series”
Frances Marshall said on 07/29/2008:
I read somewhere that Bernina is going to offer a frame for the 8 Series machines. Will this be a floor standing quilting frame that the machine can ride on like a long arm quilter?
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Sierra said on 07/29/2008:
Well, it seems that Bernina 830 has the Quilt Frame as an optional accessory for twist-and-lock rails, to be easier to to extend your frame from 60 inches to 120 inches. Here you can see it and all the other optional accessories.
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Carla said on 08/02/2008:
How much does the 830 cost?
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Maria said on 08/08/2008:
$12,000, but dealers can bring it down to no less than $10,000. A bit too much for me, but worth every penny.
Maria
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Regina Dang said on 09/26/2008:
The NEW Bernina 830 really is $12,000. With dealers making 30% profit. WOW. It's the price of a small compact car, but with no steering wheel. I saw the video of it at a trade show/fair. FELL IN LOVE. My mother was a demonstrator at Bernina of Honolulu in the 70's, so I myself have SIX Bernina 830s (old style of course), One Aurora 430, and One 1130, Two Bernina Sergers (one for white thread and one for black thread) and a Bernina Cover and Chain. I also have a Bernina Industrial machine that I myself have never even turned on. It's the only Bernina that scares me, but I just can't seem to part with it. I guess it's in my blood. I'm lucky that my husband has given me a sewing room, 22' by 22', to fit it all in. Now my obsession is to figure out how in world am I going to justify a Twelve Thousand Dollar sewing machine to my husband. My husband is only so nice.
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Sierra Monica B. said on 09/26/2008:
Haha! :D At least they are the best machines.
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ann said on 09/30/2008:
I would love a bernina and this one looks like perfection, but with gas prices and not being able to sell a house I dont think I will ever own it. Actually even without gas prices and a home I would like to sell to downsize I still couldnt and wouldnt justify spending 10 to $12,000 on a sewing machine. I quilt for the love of the art and giving something functional and useable to those I love. I am having a hard enough time finding a used bernina to quilt with. It sounds great but really why does it have to cost so much? It really cant cost as much to manufacture as an automobile. I guess Bernina has built a clientele and now they live in the high profit world ,but that world is disappearing, I am sure of it.
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Trevor said on 11/20/2008:
Since the dawn of the sewing machine, sewing machines cost the average family two months salary. The sewing machine was a tool and a necessity of life. Sewing Machines of today are no longer a necessity and better compared to an artists tool. The cost of the sewing machine has changed marginally and what you get for it is incredible. A sewing machine of yesteryear consisted of a single straight stitch, later generations added free arms, darning and zig zag stitches. The sewing machines of today are a far cry from even just 5 years ago. They enable older generations to continue sewing without needing to thread a needle or line up their fabrics. The creativity has doubled as artists join the fold in merging computer generated embroidery designs and patterns to you at home. With the introduction of the internet, people are able to share patterns, designs and continue using their machine as the computers and operating systems change around us. I encourage everyone to look at the various machines out there and weigh the pros and cons of each. Did you know that leasing a machine is an option now? Rather then by a $12,000 machine how about lease one for $50.00 a month instead? Lease something else after a year... there are a ton of options out there for any skill level and tax bracket.
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Charlize Wells said on 12/10/2008:
Wow, I had to see it with my own eyes; it's incredible how expensive this machines are. I just found out how much my boss paid for her wife's sewing machine ($12,000!!) and the best is that.........she doesn't even use it!
Isn't that hilarious? that thing has been sitting there for about 3 years now..............and this is 100% true.
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Trevor said on 12/11/2008:
This peticular 830 has only been out for about a month now. I'm certain Bernina would encourage you to use the machine regardless of how much you've paid, I myself am guilty of buying more expensive toys and not using them... but that's my right isn't it? Starting your own business and ensuring you have the best tool for the job with an extensive warranty and reputable track record... using this machine to sew the odd pair of jeans and a wall hanging...
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Barbara said on 12/27/2008:
I should love to have this machine but I already have 2 Berninas and have only used the embroidery module on the Artista 170 twice as it is so complicated. All I really wanted Bernina to do was produce an existing machine with a wider throat for my quilting and forget all the fancy stitches. For that price I could get a small long arm machine. Such a shame that they can't just do a simple upgrade rather than losing all sense of proportion. Much as I would love to spend the UK equivalent of 12000 dollars I will not be doing so.
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Trevor said on 12/29/2008:
The larger quilting area will be the marketing norm of sewing machine brands 2008+ Bernina will be releasing an 820 (non-embroidery same frame) early 2009 and eventually a rumored 810 that will have even fewer stitches but the same frame. Both will have a substantially reduced price. Shop around, quilters don't need much and it's nice to see all the machines after 2008 are catering towards fitting quilts under their machines. Find a sewing machine with a good extension table option hopefully more affordable then the custom lexan ones. LED is another common feature on machines, happily improving the lighting at a lower cost with all the brands hopping on board!
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Barbara said on 01/16/2009:
I too am trying to justify the expense of the new 820....yikes! I am a HUGE Bernina fan, have had several models from an 801 on up to a 950. I finally got my 930 and I love this machine! I don't embroider at all, I just want sewing. I want to join this decade too-I really want the dual feed, the huge bobbin, and the speed, which I had with the 950. Anyway, I will really mull this over and consider every option I have.
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Trevor said on 01/16/2009:
Wireless foot pedal and wireless connection to your pc in the works! I thought it amazing both Brother and Bernina added ports for future upgrades on the machine, hopefully they take my iPod and speakers into consideration. I have a number of toys in the same price range, just haven't dived right in to truly use and value a sewing machine in that price range. Hands down, Bernina has the best track record. The price is a reflection of the quality, I truly believe they are the Lexus of the sewing machine industry and encourage everyone to make sure they take these to their Bernina dealers for service! We had a number of general technicians scratch their head with this one, the computer pretty much runs the show so all adjustments are done thru it! Alot of the updates, upgrades the owner can do themselves now! Simply plug in a usb stick or into your pc and click the link and you're done!
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