The BERNINA 700 PRO is a premium embroidery-only machine created for makers who want a dedicated workspace, precise design placement and advanced on-screen editing. With a generous 400 × 210 mm maximum embroidery field, BERNINA Pinpoint Laser, 4-Point Placement with Morphing, WiFi connectivity and the Embroidery Module L with Smart Drive Technology, it is designed for detailed personalisation, quilt embroidery, lettering, home décor and ambitious multi-colour projects.
Unlike a combination sewing and embroidery model, the BERNINA 700 PRO is dedicated exclusively to machine embroidery. It is an excellent choice if you already have a sewing machine and want a separate embroidery station that can remain set up for ongoing projects.
Why choose the BERNINA 700 PRO?
- Embroidery-only design:Â a purpose-built machine for makers who do not need conventional sewing functions in the same unit.
- Up to 400 × 210 mm embroidery area: create large motifs, quilt blocks, borders and combined designs with a compatible optional hoop.
- BERNINA Pinpoint Laser:Â displays where the needle will enter the fabric, helping with accurate starting points and placement.
- 2-Point and 4-Point Placement:Â align designs with marked reference points on your project.
- Morphing:Â adapt an embroidery design to fit a defined four-point area when proportional scaling is not suitable.
- Automatic needle threader:Â simplifies setup and frequent thread changes.
- Maximum embroidery speed of 1,000 stitches per minute:Â supports an efficient workflow across detailed and multi-colour designs.
- 7-inch colour touch screen:Â provides a central workspace for selecting, positioning and editing designs.
- WiFi and Stitchout App compatibility:Â transfer designs to and from optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 and monitor stitchout progress from a compatible smartphone.
- Embroidery Module L with Smart Drive Technology:Â included for smooth embroidery movement and precise stitch formation.
- 500 built-in embroidery designs and 25 alphabets:Â start creating without having to purchase a separate design collection.
- 76 customisable BQM quilt designs:Â adjust compatible quilt motifs, including their stitches-per-inch setting.
Accurate placement before the first stitch
Placement is one of the most important considerations when embroidering garments, quilt blocks and finished items. The BERNINA Pinpoint Laser shows the needle entry point on the fabric, making it easier to check where a design will begin or travel without relying entirely on visual estimates.
For additional control, 2-Point Placement lets you align two points in a design with reference marks on the hooped project. With 4-Point Placement, you define a four-sided area and fit the design within it. The design can be scaled proportionally or morphed to follow an irregularly shaped boundary, depending on the result you need.
These tools are particularly useful for:
- centering monograms and names;
- aligning designs with garment seams, pockets or panels;
- positioning motifs within quilt blocks;
- matching embroidery to printed fabric;
- arranging borders and repeated designs;
- working with projects that are difficult to mark precisely.
A spacious embroidery workspace
The machine provides 254 mm of space to the right of the needle and supports a maximum embroidery field of 400 × 210 mm. This gives you room to work with larger projects and compatible hoops while retaining a clear view of the embroidery area.
The included Large Oval Hoop measures 255 × 145 mm. To use the full 400 × 210 mm embroidery field, a larger compatible hoop such as the optional BERNINA Maxi Hoop is required. Matching the hoop to the design size helps reduce excess stabiliser use and provides more appropriate support for small and medium projects.
Freearm embroidery is also supported, making the machine suitable for selected tubular or closed projects when used with the appropriate hoop and preparation. Always check the opening size, hoop access and stabilising requirements before committing to embroidery on a completed item.
Create and edit directly on the machine
The centrally positioned 7-inch colour touch screen gives you access to an extensive range of embroidery editing tools. Designs can be positioned, mirrored, rotated, resized and combined without requiring software for every adjustment.
Available creative and workflow features include:
- proportional and non-proportional resizing;
- aligning and distributing multiple embroidery objects;
- multi-line lettering and alignment;
- WordArt and curved lettering options;
- Shape Designer;
- Colour Wheel previews;
- grouping and ungrouping design elements;
- rearranging the stitchout order;
- colour resequencing;
- stitch-density adjustment;
- single-colour and multi-colour stitchout options;
- undo and redo during editing;
- endless embroidery;
- saving edited designs to the machine’s personal memory or a USB device.
This on-machine control is valuable when you want to personalise a built-in motif, combine lettering with a design or make final placement changes at the embroidery machine.
Designed to reduce interruptions
The BERNINA Hook uses a front-loading Jumbo Bobbin with greater capacity than a conventional bobbin, helping reduce bobbin changes during larger stitchouts. The bobbin can also be wound while the machine is embroidering.
Upper- and lower-thread sensors help alert you when the machine requires attention. The automatic thread cutter handles colour changes, while programmable jump-stitch cutting can reduce the amount of manual trimming needed after embroidery. Thread Away Mode moves upper thread tails to the underside of the project for a cleaner top surface.
Smart Secure and Invisible Secure provide options for adding or refining tie-on and tie-off stitches. These features are especially useful when a design does not contain suitable securing stitches or when you want a less visible finish.
WiFi, software and smartphone monitoring
The BERNINA 700 PRO has built-in WiFi and is compatible with the BERNINA Stitchout App. The app can display stitchout status and provide notifications when the machine requires attention, including a thread change, thread break or completed design.
Direct wireless design transfer is supported between the machine and BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 , which is optional and not listed as part of the standard machine package. You can also import and export supported embroidery files using a USB device, so the machine can be used without purchasing digitising software immediately.
Supported embroidery file formats
The BERNINA 700 PRO reads the following verified embroidery formats:
- EXP
- DST
- PEC
- PES
- JEF
- PCS
- SEW
- XXX
- BQM
File-format compatibility does not guarantee that every downloaded design is ready to stitch. Before embroidering, check the design dimensions, stitch count, colour sequence and density, and confirm that it fits the selected hoop. Designs obtained from third parties may also need appropriate editing, conversion or test stitching.
Built-in designs for embroidery and quilting
The machine includes 500 embroidery designs and 25 embroidery alphabets, giving you a broad starting library for monograms, names, decorative motifs and personalised projects. A QWERTY keyboard and multi-line lettering controls make it easier to build and arrange text directly on the touch screen.
Quilters can also use 76 customisable designs in BQM format. These files are designed to offer additional quilt-embroidery control, including the ability to adjust stitches per inch. They can be used for projects such as embroidered quilting motifs, coordinated blocks and edge-to-edge style arrangements, subject to hoop size and project preparation.
Verified specifications
| Machine type | Dedicated embroidery-only machine |
|---|---|
| Maximum embroidery area | 400 × 210 mm |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1,000 stitches per minute |
| Space to the right of the needle | 254 mm |
| Workspace height | 127 mm |
| Display | 7-inch centrally located colour touch screen |
| Lighting | 30 LED lights |
| Hook system | BERNINA Hook with Jumbo Bobbin |
| Needle threading | Automatic needle threader |
| Thread cutting | Automatic thread cutter and three manual thread cutters |
| Thread monitoring | Upper- and lower-thread sensors |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 500 |
| Embroidery alphabets | 25 |
| Customisable quilt designs | 76 BQM designs |
| Placement features | BERNINA Pinpoint Laser, 2-Point Placement and 4-Point Placement with Morphing |
| Connectivity | WiFi and USB import/export |
| App compatibility | BERNINA Stitchout App |
| Embroidery module | Embroidery Module L with Smart Drive Technology included |
| Freearm embroidery | Supported |
What is included?
- BERNINA 700 PRO embroidery-only machine;
- Embroidery Module L with Smart Drive Technology;
- Embroidery Foot #26L;
- Large Oval Embroidery Hoop with template, 255 × 145 mm;
- Medium Embroidery Hoop with template, 130 × 100 mm;
- Small Embroidery Hoop with template, 72 × 50 mm;
- accessory box;
- touchscreen pen;
- sewing machine oil;
- dust cover;
- standard BERNINA 700 PRO machine accessories.
Package contents can be updated by the manufacturer. Please contact Two Petals if a particular accessory is essential to your purchase.
Compatible hoops and optional accessories
In addition to the three hoops supplied with the machine, the official BERNINA 7 PRO Series information lists compatibility with the following hoop families:
- BERNINA Jumbo Hoop;
- BERNINA Maxi Hoop;
- BERNINA Mega Hoop;
- BERNINA Midi Hoop;
- BERNINA Small Clamp Hoop;
- BERNINA Medium Clamp Hoop;
- BERNINA Large Freearm Embroidery Hoop.
- and more…
These additional hoops are not listed as standard inclusions. Confirm the exact hoop model, embroidery field and project suitability before ordering an optional accessory. You can also explore other BERNINA machines and embroidery products at Two Petals .
What can you make with the BERNINA 700 PRO?
The combination of a large embroidery field, advanced placement tools and on-screen editing makes this machine suitable for a wide range of creative work, including:
- personalised clothing and jacket panels;
- monograms, names and multi-line lettering;
- embroidered quilt blocks and quilt motifs;
- cushions, table linen and home décor;
- bags and accessories that can be safely hooped or floated;
- appliqué designs prepared for machine embroidery;
- borders and endless embroidery;
- gifts, keepsakes and commemorative projects;
- small-batch personalised items;
- large combined motifs using compatible optional hoops.
Fabric, thread, needle and stabiliser selection remain important to the final result. Testing the complete design on a matching fabric and stabiliser combination is recommended before embroidering a finished garment or irreplaceable item.
Is the BERNINA 700 PRO right for you?
Consider the BERNINA 700 PRO if you:
- already own a sewing machine and want a dedicated embroidery setup;
- want a larger maximum embroidery field than the included Large Oval Hoop provides;
- frequently embroider names, quilt motifs or accurately positioned designs;
- want to edit and combine designs without returning to a computer for every change;
- value laser-guided placement and four-point alignment;
- want a supplied embroidery module rather than purchasing one separately;
- would use WiFi transfer with optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9;
- want smartphone stitchout monitoring through the BERNINA Stitchout App.
A combination sewing and embroidery machine may be the better choice if you need one machine to perform garment sewing, patchwork and embroidery. The BERNINA 700 PRO does not provide conventional sewing or quilting stitches because it is built exclusively for embroidery.
Two Petals support, servicing and warranty assistance
Two Petals is an authorised BERNINA dealer and warranty provider in Melbourne’s south-east. The product warranty information currently lists:
- 10 years for mechanical parts;
- 5 years for motors, electrical and electronic parts.
Warranty eligibility, exclusions and service requirements are subject to the applicable terms supplied with the machine. Two Petals also offers direct assistance, routine maintenance and in-house sewing and embroidery machine servicing and repairs from its Pakenham location.
For help deciding whether this dedicated embroidery model suits your projects, preferred hoops and existing software, speak with the Two Petals team before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BERNINA 700 PRO a sewing and embroidery machine?
No. It is an embroidery-only machine and does not perform conventional sewing. It is intended to work alongside a separate sewing machine.
Is the embroidery module included?
Yes. The Embroidery Module L with Smart Drive Technology is included with the BERNINA 700 PRO.
What is the largest embroidery area?
The maximum embroidery area is 400 × 210 mm. The included Large Oval Hoop is 255 × 145 mm, so a compatible larger optional hoop is needed to use the full maximum field.
Which hoops come with the machine?
Three hoops are included: Small Oval 72 × 50 mm, Medium Oval 130 × 100 mm and Large Oval 255 × 145 mm. Each is supplied with a positioning template.
Can I embroider sleeves or other tubular projects?
The machine supports freearm embroidery and is compatible with the BERNINA Large Freearm Embroidery Hoop. Suitability will depend on the opening, design size, stabiliser and ability to position the item safely around the freearm.
Does the BERNINA 700 PRO automatically thread the needle?
Yes. The BERNINA 700 PRO has an automatic needle threader to simplify setup and thread changes.
Can it cut jump stitches?
Yes. It supports programmable jump-stitch cutting, subject to the properties of the embroidery design. Thread Away Mode also helps move upper thread tails to the underside.
Can I use PES or DST embroidery files?
Yes. Verified readable formats include EXP, DST, PEC, PES, JEF, PCS, SEW, XXX and BQM. Always confirm that the design dimensions and stitch data are appropriate for the selected hoop and fabric.
Do I need BERNINA Embroidery Software 9?
No. The machine contains built-in designs and can import supported files by USB. Optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 is required for the documented direct WiFi transfer of designs between the software and machine.
What does the BERNINA Stitchout App do?
The app lets you monitor embroidery status on a compatible smartphone and can notify you when a thread change or other direct attention is required, or when the design is complete.
Can designs be edited without a computer?
Yes. The touch screen supports positioning, rotating, mirroring, scaling, combining, grouping, colour resequencing, stitch-density adjustment, lettering and other editing functions.
Does it include embroidery designs and fonts?
Yes. It includes 500 embroidery designs, 25 embroidery alphabets and 76 customisable quilt designs in BQM format.
Can it be used for embroidered quilting?
Yes. The BQM designs, adjustable stitches per inch, design positioning tools and large compatible hoops make it suitable for computerised quilting with an embroidery hoop. The quilt sandwich must be appropriately hooped or stabilised for the selected technique.
Does the machine recognise the attached hoop?
Yes. Automatic hoop recognition is included, helping the machine identify the available stitchout area for a compatible attached hoop.
Is BERNINA Embroidery Software included?
No embroidery digitising software is listed among the verified standard inclusions. BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 is an optional purchase.
Where can I have the machine serviced in Melbourne?
Two Petals provides authorised BERNINA assistance, servicing and repairs from 8 Trinity Way, Pakenham, in Melbourne’s south-east.
View the BERNINA 700 PRO at Two Petals or contact the team for guidance on hoops, software, stabilisers and project compatibility.
