While Bernina is not one of the most common sewing machine manufactures, it does produce fantastic sewing and embroidery machines.
Two of those great models include the Bernina 830 and 780.
We’ve looked at four categories to determine which Bernina model we would give our overall product recommendation to. The four categories include: stitch dimension and speed, included accessories, defining features and similar features
Stitch Dimension and Speed
Both the Bernina 830 and 780 share the same stitch dimensions of 9 mm x 6mm.
The Bernina 830 has a stitch speed of 1100 stitches per minute. The 780 has a stitch speed of 1000 stitches per minute.
Included Accessories
The included accessories can sometimes be a defining factor in the purchase of a sewing machine. With that said, take a look at the included accessories for both the Bernina 830 and the 780.
The Bernina 830 included accessories are:
- Bernina stitch regulator
- Reverse pattern foot
- Small, medium and large embroidery hoops
- Series 8 bobbin
- Buttonhole foot
- Overlook foot
- Buttonhole foot with a slide feature
- Zipper foot
- Free-arm slide-on table
- Blind stitch foot
- Free-hand system (FHS) presser foot lift
- Open embroidery foot
- Multiple spool holder
- Magnifying lease set
- Patchwork foot
- Sideways motion foot
The 780 includes these accessories:
- Bernina stitch regulator
- Small, medium and large embroidery hoops
- Series 7 bobbin
- Reverse pattern foot
- Overlock foot
- Buttonhole foot
- Zipper foot
- Buttonhole foot with slide feature
- Blind stitch
- Free-arm slide-on table
- Free-hand system (FHS) presser foot lifter
- Open embroidery foot
- Sideways motion foot
- Jeans foot
- Series 7 bobbin case
Defining Features
The defining features for the Bernina 830 includes pattern mirroring, three spool holders and a fully-automatic needle threader. It also has 1430 stitch patterns, 150 embroidery designs and 10 embroidery alphabets. This model has 10 buttonhole stitches, including eyelet features.
The 780 defining features include a semi-automatic needle threader and two spool holders. It also features 1306 stitch patterns, which includes alphabets, as well as 130 embroidery designs and 8 embroidery fonts. This model has 15 buttonhole stitches, including eyelet features.
Similar Features
The similar features between the Bernina 830 and 780 are great. The shared features are:
- Color touch screen
- 11 needle positions
- Bernina dual feed
- Stitch without foot controls
- Slide speed control
- History function
- Three darning programs
- 360 degree directional sewing
- Dust cover
- Accessories box/bag
- Automatic thread cutter
Overall Product Recommendation
The overall product recommendation between the Bernina 830 and 780 is a tough choice. However, we would have to go to the Bernina 830 over the 780 model.
It has many of the same great features as the 780, but also includes some additional new features.
The Bernina 830 has an increased number of stitch patterns, embroidery designs and embroidery alphabet.
It would have been nice to see the jeans foot accessory come included in the purchase Bernina 830 model. The 780 also comes with an additional bobbin case included with purchase, which would have been nice to see in the Bernina 830 as well.
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