Why sewists choose the BERNINA 335
- Comfortably compact: The machine provides 160 mm or 6.3 inches of space to the right of the needle without taking over the sewing table.
- Clear colour touch screen: Choose and edit stitches from the central display, with on-screen help available when you need a reminder.
- Control your pace: Use the foot control or sew without it using the Start/Stop button. The speed slider lets you slow down for corners and detailed work or sew at up to 900 stitches per minute.
- Adjustable fabric handling: Manually adjustable presser-foot pressure and thread tension help you fine-tune feeding and stitch formation for different materials.
- Simpler threading: The semi-automatic needle threader helps reduce fiddly setup, while six LED sewing lights illuminate the needle area.
- Reliable buttonhole repetition: The included Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A lets the machine reproduce buttonholes at the programmed length.
- Room to personalise: Choose from 625 stitch patterns in total, including 125 decorative stitches, 29 practical stitches, ten cross-stitch patterns, eight buttonholes and three sewing alphabets.
- Useful stitch memory: Alter stitches, create combinations and retain favourite settings using short-term and long-term memory.
Easy everyday control
Frequently used functions have dedicated controls within easy reach. Start or stop sewing, reverse, secure a seam, select needle stop up or down, finish a decorative pattern neatly and change the maximum sewing speed without searching through menus. Eleven needle positions provide useful control for seams, topstitching, zips and edge stitching.
The machine also supports pattern repeat from one to nine repetitions. This is handy when creating evenly spaced decorative details, borders and personalised stitch combinations.
Made for varied sewing projects
Dressmaking and alterations
The freearm makes it easier to sew closed or tubular pieces such as sleeves, cuffs and trouser legs. The included zipper, blindstitch, overlock and automatic buttonhole soles cover many common garment-making jobs from construction through to finishing.
Patchwork, appliqué and creative sewing
The 5.5 mm maximum stitch width suits precise general sewing as well as decorative work. Needle stop up/down helps with pivots, while the included slide-on table increases the supporting surface for patchwork blocks and other projects. Optional specialist feet can be added for techniques such as patchwork piecing, walking-foot sewing and free-motion work; check the exact accessory compatibility before ordering.
Light, stretch and layered materials
Presser-foot pressure can be adjusted manually to suit the way a fabric is feeding. This is useful when moving between fine fabrics, knits and thicker layered areas. For dense seams or specialist materials, use the correct needle, thread and presser foot, reduce speed where appropriate and test the complete setup on a project offcut first.
Need fresh needles for a project? Explore BERNINA Universal Needles or BERNINA Jeans Needles , selecting the needle type and size to match your fabric and thread.
Free Hand System ready
The BERNINA 335 has the BERNINA Free Hand System connection built in. When fitted with the compatible optional knee lever, the presser foot can be raised and lowered with your knee so both hands can remain on the work. This can be especially useful while positioning corners, appliqué pieces, patchwork or bulky sections.
Please note: the FHS knee lever is an optional accessory for this model.
Automatic buttonholes without the guesswork
The included Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A works with the machine’s automatic buttonhole functions to produce repeated buttonholes at the selected length. Eight buttonhole and eyelet options are available, together with a manual multi-step buttonhole and a button sew-on program. This makes the B 335 a practical choice for shirts, dresses, children’s clothing, accessories and other projects where consistency matters.
What is included?
The manufacturer’s published standard package for the BERNINA 335 Gen 2 includes six snap-on presser-foot soles and essential machine accessories:
- Reverse Pattern Sole #1
- Overlock Sole #2
- Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A
- Zipper Sole #4
- Blindstitch Sole #5
- Open Embroidery Sole #20
- BERNINA slide-on freearm extension table
- BERNINA foot control
- Accessory case
- Dust cover
Compatibility guidance before you buy accessories
- Bobbins: The B 335 uses the CB Hook system. Choose genuine bobbins specified for the compatible BERNINA CB system rather than assuming that bobbins from a newer BERNINA Hook machine will fit.
- Presser feet: The standard package uses snap-on soles. Compatibility with other full-shank BERNINA feet or other accessories depends on the accessory design, shank and machine generation. Check the part number with Two Petals before ordering.
- Knee lever: The machine supports the BERNINA Free Hand System, but the compatible knee lever is optional.
- USB connection: The USB port supports machine functions such as manufacturer firmware updates.
- Needles and specialist materials: Match the domestic sewing-machine needle system, point style and size to the fabric and thread. Ask Two Petals if you are unsure which needle is suitable.
BERNINA 335 Gen 2 compared with the previous B 335
Buyers comparing generations should check the exact model rather than relying on older B 335 specifications. The Gen 2 model adds a modern colour touch screen, manually adjustable presser-foot pressure, USB port, Quick Help, setup program, pattern repeat, Sewing Consultant and expanded memory functions. Its current published stitch library includes 625 patterns, 125 decorative stitches and three alphabets.
Is the BERNINA 335 right for you?
Consider the B 335 Gen 2 if you want a refined sewing-only machine with a compact footprint, intuitive screen, adjustable fabric control and a broad stitch library. It is especially appealing for garment makers, creative hobby sewists, learners who value on-screen guidance, and experienced users wanting a smaller BERNINA for a shared room, class or retreat.
If your priority is a much larger workspace for regularly quilting large quilts, an integrated embroidery system or features not listed here, compare it with other machines in the BERNINA sewing machine range before deciding.
Two Petals support in Melbourne
Buying from a specialist dealer means you have somewhere local to turn when you need help. Two Petals provides in-house assistance, routine servicing and sewing-machine repairs and is an authorised BERNINA warranty provider. The current BERNINA 335 product page also shows any applicable service-plan and one-to-one introductory-class inclusions.
You can learn the machine’s threading, bobbin setup, screen controls, key stitches and maintenance in a dedicated BERNINA one-to-one introductory class . For ongoing maintenance options, see the One-Year Sewing Machine Care Plan .
Frequently asked questions
Is the BERNINA 335 Gen 2 suitable for a beginner?
Yes. Its touch-screen navigation, semi-automatic needle threader, speed limiter, Start/Stop control, Quick Help and Sewing Consultant make it approachable for a newer sewist. It also has enough stitch, memory and accessory capability to remain useful as skills develop.
Can the BERNINA 335 sew without the foot pedal?
Yes. Use the Start/Stop button and speed slider to sew without operating the foot control. A standard foot control is also included for conventional operation.
Is the BERNINA 335 good for quilting?
It is well suited to patchwork piecing, appliqué and many small-to-medium quilting jobs. Needle stop up/down, adjustable pressure and the slide-on table are useful for this work. Its space to the right of the needle is 160 mm, so buyers who routinely quilt very large projects should compare workspace requirements before choosing.
Can the BERNINA 335 sew denim or multiple layers?
The DC motor, adjustable presser-foot pressure and variable speed give useful control for layered sewing. Results still depend on the material, seam density, needle, thread and presser foot. Use a suitable jeans needle, test the seam and avoid treating this domestic machine as an industrial machine.
Does the BERNINA 335 have an automatic thread cutter?
No automatic thread-cutting function is specified. The machine has three conveniently positioned manual thread cutters.
Does the BERNINA 335 have an automatic needle threader?
It has a semi-automatic needle threader designed to make threading the needle quicker and less fiddly.
Does the BERNINA 335 make automatic buttonholes?
Yes. The B 335 includes Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A and supports automatic buttonhole sewing, repeated buttonholes at the selected length, a manual multi-step buttonhole and a button sew-on program.
Is the knee lifter included?
The machine has the BERNINA Free Hand System connection, but the current manufacturer brochure lists the knee lever as optional. Confirm the local package with Two Petals if you would like to use hands-free presser-foot control immediately.
Does the BERNINA 335 do machine embroidery?
No. It is a sewing machine rather than a computerised embroidery machine and does not take an embroidery module. Its decorative stitches, alphabets and Open Embroidery Sole #20 can still be used for creative sewing and embellishment.
Can I save my adjusted stitches?
Yes. The Gen 2 machine provides short-term and long-term memory and can create and save sewing-stitch combinations.
What bobbins does the BERNINA 335 use?
It uses the BERNINA CB Hook system and requires compatible CB-system bobbins. Do not purchase bobbins solely by appearance; confirm the accessory description or part number first.
Will my older BERNINA presser feet fit the Gen 2 B 335?
Possibly, but compatibility should not be assumed. BERNINA has produced different feet, soles, shanks and machine widths over time. Give Two Petals the foot number and, where available, its part number so compatibility can be checked.
What is the difference between the BERNINA 325 and 335 Gen 2?
Both current 3 Series machines share the compact workspace, colour touch screen, CB Hook, adjustable presser-foot pressure and 900-stitch-per-minute speed. The B 335 has the larger published stitch library, with 625 total stitch patterns, 125 decorative stitches, three alphabets and eight buttonhole or eyelet options. It also includes six presser-foot soles, including Foot #3A and Sole #20, and has the Free Hand System connection.
How large and heavy is the BERNINA 335?
The manufacturer lists the machine at 370 × 170 × 310 mm and 8 kg. Allow additional table space for the power lead, fabric movement and included slide-on extension table.
Where can I try or service a BERNINA 335 in Melbourne?
Contact Two Petals to arrange product advice or a hands-on visit. Two Petals offers local BERNINA assistance, in-house servicing and repairs in Melbourne.
Warranty
Two Petals currently lists warranty coverage of ten years for mechanical parts and five years for motors, electrical and electronic parts. Warranty conditions, exclusions and service requirements apply; confirm the current Australian warranty documentation at the time of purchase.
Ready for a closer look?
Explore the BERNINA 335 Gen 2 at Two Petals , or visit the Melbourne store for personal guidance on machine choice, compatible accessories and the projects you would most like to sew.
