BERNINA Unveils the BERNINA 830

- The World's Only Luxury, High-Performance Sewing and Embroidery System -

KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- After asking passionate sewers,
quilters and embroiderers around the world how they would design their ideal
machine, Bernina of America introduced the ultimate sewing and embroidery
system -- the BERNINA 830 -- today at the Bernina University conference in
Kansas City, Mo.
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Consumers will take part in a gala celebration to mark the historic event
with celebrity guest speakers and a fashion show. The event will showcase the
BERNINA 830 (http://www.bernina8series.com) design, technology and innovative
features that will leave all current machines behind in a time warp.
The BERNINA 830 offers more than 70 exclusive features and 15 patented
features. Designed by Switzerland's leading engineers to outperform any other
home sewing machine, the 830 offers the most space, the fastest speeds and the
ergonomics to create projects you've only imagined. An exclusive jumbo bobbin
allows sewers to spend more time sewing and less time changing thread.
"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."
The BERNINA 830 features include:
-- Most Space. Twice the space of a standard sewing machine and 50 percent
more space than the largest top-of-the-line machines. A 15-inch extended arm
and expanded height clearance allow room to spread out and maneuver. No other
machine gives you so much space.
-- Fastest Speeds. At up to 1,100 sewing and 1,000 embroidery stitches per
minute, the BERNINA 830 is the fastest home sewing machine in existence. Even
at those high speeds, the 830 doesn't vibrate, it hums with quality.
-- Jumbo Bobbin. With 40 percent more bobbin capacity than most other
machines, more time can be spent sewing and less time spent preparing to sew.
Plus, the jumbo bobbin pops in and out with ease.
-- Total Stitch Control. Exclusive BERNINA 830 features such as 360-degree
multi-directional sewing, auto-tapering and auto presser foot let the sewer
take more control of creativity.
-- Centered Screen. Only BERNINA offers a centrally located,
ultra-responsive 7-inch touch screen. Large icons on one screen allow for easy
navigation. Animations reveal, in real time, the exact position of a stitch.
-- Bernina Dual Feed. This innovative BERNINA standard feature provides
more control with difficult fabrics. When not in use, it flips up and tucks
away.
-- Automatic Threading. It took Swiss engineers to create this efficient,
one-process threading system that saves time and lets the user focus on the
fun part of sewing.
-- Thread Delivery System. The exclusive multi-spool holder keeps large
and small cones at the ready. The bobbin winder is easy to reach on the front
of machine and allows for speed selection and the amount of fill.
Interested consumers can pre-order a BERNINA 830 from participating
dealers. The machines will be available for purchase later in 2008. For a
guided tour and more details, visit http://www.Bernina8Series.com.
About Bernina
Founded in Switzerland more than 100 years ago, BERNINA(R) is the world's
premier manufacturer with a proven reputation for offering state-of-the-art
sewing and embroidery systems, sergers and embroidery software. BERNINA's
leadership is marked by an impressive number of industry leaders, influencers
and artisans who chose to partner with the company. BERNINA products are sold
in the United States through a network of approximately 500 fully trained
dealerships. In 2007, the company commemorated the 75th anniversary of the
first household sewing machine carrying the Bernina name. To learn more and to
find a dealer, visit http://www.berninausa.com or call (630) 978-2500.
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Suzanne Trantow of JohnstonWells Public Relations, +1-303-623-3366,
strantow@johnstonwells.com, for Bernina