bernette · Sewing + embroidery · 6.3 × 10.2 in
bernette 79 review: specs, pros, cons & who it’s for
- Embroidery field
- 6.3 × 10.2 in (160 × 260 mm)
- Machine type
- Sewing + embroidery
- Built-in designs
- 208
- Max speed
- 850 spm
- Design transfer
- USB
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The short verdict
Choose it ifSewists who want a large embroidery field, 500 sewing stitches and broad format support in one machine.
Skip it ifAnyone who wants wireless transfer or a compact, simple first machine.
Overview
The bernette 79 is the sewing and embroidery version of the 70 DECO. bernette lists the same 260 × 160 mm embroidery area, 208 designs and 7 fonts, plus 500 sewing stitches, embroidery up to 850 stitches per minute and sewing up to 1,000.
Like the 70 DECO, it includes small, medium and large hoops and reads a wide range of embroidery formats according to bernette’s brochure.
bernette 79 specifications
| Machine type | Sewing + embroidery combination |
|---|---|
| Max embroidery field | 160 × 260 mm (6.3 × 10.2 in) |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 208 |
| Built-in fonts | 7 |
| Built-in sewing stitches | 500 |
| Max embroidery speed | 850 stitches per minute |
| Display | 5" color touch screen |
| Design transfer | USB |
| Native file format | PES, DST, EXP, JEF, VP3, VIP, PEC, HUS |
| Notable features | Small, medium and large hoops included · Reads PES, DST, EXP, JEF, VP3 and more |
| Status | Listed on the manufacturer site |
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Large 160 × 260 mm field in a combo
- 500 sewing stitches
- Reads many formats
Limitations
- No wireless transfer mentioned
- 7 built-in fonts
- Larger machine to store
bernette 796.3 × 10.2 in · Sewing + embroidery
Check price on Amazon ↗Will your designs fit?
The 6.3 × 10.2 in label is rounded. The real limit is 160 × 260 mm. Measure the stitched design, not the fabric or the outside of the hoop, and remember a design can sometimes fit after a 90° rotation. Use the hoop fit checker with this machine preselected.
How it compares
The machines below are the closest alternatives by field size and workflow.
| Model | Field | Type | Designs | Max speed | Transfer | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bernette 79 | 6.3 × 10.2 in | Sewing + embroidery | 208 | 850 spm | USB | Check price ↗ |
| Brother NQ3550W | 6 × 10 in | Sewing + embroidery | 258 | 850 spm | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app | Check price ↗ |
| Janome Memory Craft 9850 | 6.7 × 7.9 in | Sewing + embroidery | 175 | 800 spm | USB | Check price ↗ |
| bernette 70 DECO | 6.3 × 10.2 in | Embroidery only | 208 | 850 spm | USB | Check price ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What size designs can the bernette 79 embroider?
bernette lists a maximum embroidery field of 160 × 260 mm (about 6.3 × 10.2 in), marketed as 6.3 × 10.2 in. A design must fit inside that field; a larger design needs splitting in software and re-hooping, or a machine with a bigger field.
Can the bernette 79 sew as well as embroider?
Yes. The bernette 79 is a combination machine with 500 built-in sewing stitches. You remove or attach the embroidery unit to switch between sewing and embroidery.
How do you get designs onto the bernette 79?
bernette lists these transfer options: USB. The native format is PES, DST, EXP, JEF, VP3, VIP, PEC, HUS. Always check that a purchased design is supplied in a compatible format and at a size that fits the 6.3 × 10.2 in field.
How many built-in designs does the bernette 79 have?
bernette lists 208 built-in embroidery designs and 7 built-in lettering fonts. Built-in designs are enough for first projects; most people eventually buy or download additional designs.
Is the bernette 79 good for beginners?
Sewists who want a large embroidery field, 500 sewing stitches and broad format support in one machine. It is less suited to: anyone who wants wireless transfer or a compact, simple first machine. This verdict is based on published specifications, not hands-on testing.
How we evaluated it
We compare published manufacturer specifications against beginner needs: design size, sewing vs embroidery workflow, design transfer and built-in content. We have not tested this machine hands-on, and we never invent ratings. Read our methodology.