BERNINA 735 PRO Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery-Capable Machine
Precision-focused sewing with PRO-series technology, a narrow 5.5 mm stitch width and generous 10-inch workspace.
The BERNINA 735 PRO is designed for sewists who want accurate fabric control without giving up the space and convenience of a full-size 7 Series machine. Its 5.5 mm stitch width is particularly well suited to garment construction, detailed topstitching, patchwork piecing and fine fabrics, while the included Walking Foot #50 helps manage quilts, layered projects and fabrics that need controlled feeding.
PRO-series additions include the BERNINA Pinpoint Laser, automatic needle threading, WiFi connectivity and stitchprecision 2 technology. The machine is ready for sewing and quilting as supplied and can be expanded for embroidery with the optional Embroidery Module L with Smart Drive Technology.
Why Choose the BERNINA 735 PRO?
- Precise 5.5 mm stitch width:Â a strong choice for controlled straight stitching, accurate seam allowances, fine materials and detailed construction.
- BERNINA Pinpoint Laser:Â shows the needle-entry point in every needle position, helping with corners, seam matching, topstitching and design placement.
- Automatic needle threader:Â threads compatible needles from NM 70 to NM 120 at the touch of a button.
- Walking Foot #50 included:Â provides top feeding for quilt layers, matching stripes and checks, stretch fabrics and other projects where shifting may be a concern.
- Large working area:Â 254 mm of space to the right of the needle gives you room to manage quilts, coats, bags and home-furnishing projects.
- 7-inch colour touchscreen:Â offers centrally positioned access to stitch settings, guidance and embroidery controls.
- Up to 1,000 stitches per minute:Â with adjustable speed control for switching between careful detail work and longer seams.
- Embroidery-ready:Â add the compatible Embroidery Module L when you are ready to explore machine embroidery.
See Exactly Where the Needle Will Land
The BERNINA Pinpoint Laser projects a visible reference at the needle-entry point. It works across the available needle positions, making it easier to begin at a marked point, sew towards an intersection, align decorative stitching and check embroidery placement before stitching.
This is especially useful for patchwork joins, collars, cuffs, pockets, appliqué, quilting lines and other work where a few millimetres can affect the finished result.
Built for Precise Garment Sewing and Patchwork
The B 735 PRO combines a 5.5 mm maximum stitch width with 11 needle positions and adjustable presser-foot pressure. This configuration gives the user close control over seam placement and fabric handling, including on lighter or more responsive materials.
Its stitch library includes practical stitches, buttonholes, decorative stitches, quilting stitches and alphabets. Personal stitch settings can be saved for later use, while stitch patterns and combinations can be imported or exported through the machine’s USB connection.
Better Control of Layers with Walking Foot #50
The B 735 PRO does not have integrated BERNINA Dual Feed. Instead, BERNINA supplies the Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50 with the machine. The walking foot helps feed the upper and lower fabric layers together and can be removed when it is not required.
It is a practical inclusion for straight-line quilting, attaching bindings, sewing layered bags, matching patterned fabrics and working with materials that may creep or stretch under a standard presser foot.
Convenient Features for Everyday Sewing
- Automatic upper and lower thread cutter
- Automatic presser-foot lift and pivot or hover function
- BERNINA Free Hand System knee lifter
- Adjustable presser-foot pressure
- Upper-thread and bobbin-thread monitoring
- Front-loading BERNINA Hook with a jumbo bobbin holding up to 70% more thread than a standard bobbin
- Bobbin winding while sewing or embroidering
- Start/stop sewing without continuous use of the foot control
- 30 LED sewing lights
- Slide-on extension table included
- On-screen help and Creative Consultant guidance
Free-Motion Quilting and BSR Compatibility
The B 735 PRO is enabled for the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. The BSR foot is an optional accessory and is not part of the standard B 735 PRO package.
When the compatible BSR is fitted, the machine supports BSR modes 1, 2 and 3. BSR 3 can be used for quilt basting at 2 or 4 stitches per inch, while KickStart supports continuous quilting without requiring constant pressure on the foot control. This can be helpful when you want both hands available to guide the quilt.
Optional Embroidery Expansion
The standard B 735 PRO package does not include an embroidery module. To embroider, add the compatible BERNINA Embroidery Module L with Smart Drive Technology . The expanded machine supports an effective embroidery field of up to 400 × 210 mm when used with a compatible hoop.
Embroidery features include:
- 400 built-in embroidery designs
- 10 embroidery alphabets
- 30 customisable BQM quilt designs
- 2-Point and 4-Point Placement
- 4-Point Placement with Morphing
- On-screen positioning, rotating, mirroring, resizing and combining
- Multi-line lettering and a QWERTY keyboard
- Endless embroidery
- Automatic hoop recognition
- Programmable jump-stitch cutting
- Maximum embroidery speed of 1,000 stitches per minute
- BERNINA Stitchout App compatibility
Compatible embroidery formats listed by BERNINA include EXP, DST, PEC, JEF, PES, PCS, SEW and XXX, together with BQM quilt-design support. If you regularly purchase designs in another format, check whether conversion is required before purchasing.
WiFi and Embroidery Software
WiFi allows embroidery designs to be transferred between the machine and optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9. When the embroidery module is fitted and the machine is connected appropriately, the BERNINA Stitchout App can provide remote embroidery progress and status information on a compatible smartphone.
BERNINA Embroidery Software is sold separately. Explore BERNINA Embroidery Software V9 at Two Petals if you would like to create, edit or organise your own embroidery designs.
Verified Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Computerised sewing and quilting machine; embroidery capable with an optional module |
| Maximum sewing speed | 1,000 stitches per minute |
| Maximum stitch width | 5.5 mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 6 mm |
| Adjustable needle positions | 11 |
| Space to the right of the needle | 254 mm / 10 inches |
| Workspace height | 127 mm / 5 inches |
| Colour touchscreen | 7 inches / 177.8 mm |
| Lighting | 30 LEDs |
| Hook system | BERNINA Hook with front-loading jumbo bobbin |
| Machine weight | 14 kg |
| Approximate machine dimensions | 520 mm wide × 215 mm deep × 355 mm high |
| Sewing and Quilting | |
| Total sewing stitch patterns | 1,753 including alphabets |
| Practical stitches | 32 |
| Decorative stitches | 400 |
| Quilting stitches | 37 |
| Buttonholes and eyelets | 13 buttonholes and 2 eyelets |
| Sewing alphabets | 6 |
| BERNINA Dual Feed | No; Walking Foot #50 is included |
| BERNINA Stitch Regulator | Compatible; BSR foot sold separately |
| BSR modes | Modes 1, 2 and 3 when used with the compatible optional BSR |
| KickStart | Yes, when used with the compatible BSR |
| Embroidery with Optional Module L | |
| Maximum embroidery field | 400 × 210 mm / 15.7 × 8.3 inches |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1,000 stitches per minute |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 400 |
| Embroidery alphabets | 10 |
| Customisable BQM quilt designs | 30 |
| Embroidery module | Optional Embroidery Module L with Smart Drive Technology |
| Wireless functions | WiFi design transfer with compatible BERNINA software and BERNINA Stitchout App support |
Standard Accessories
The Australian BERNINA product listing identifies the following key accessories in the standard sewing package:
- Reverse Pattern Foot #1
- Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A
- Zipper Foot #4
- Jeans Foot #8
- Open Embroidery Foot #20
- Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50
- BERNINA Free Hand System knee lifter
- Freearm slide-on table
- Touchscreen pen
- Sewing-machine oil
- Accessory box
- Dust cover
Accessory packages can be updated by the manufacturer. Please confirm the exact carton contents with Two Petals if a particular foot or accessory is essential to your purchase.
Compatibility and Buying Checklist
- Embroidery:Â requires the compatible Embroidery Module L, sold separately.
- Embroidery hoops:Â the machine supports a range of compatible BERNINA hoops, but hoops are not included unless supplied as part of a separately purchased embroidery-module package.
- Free-motion stitch regulation:Â requires the optional BERNINA Stitch Regulator foot.
- Fabric feeding:Â there is no built-in Dual Feed; use the included Walking Foot #50 when top feeding is needed.
- Automatic needle threading:Â specified for needles from NM 70 through NM 120.
- Presser feet and stitch plates:Â select accessories intended for compatible 5.5 mm BERNINA machines and confirm model fit before ordering.
- Workspace:Â allow suitable bench space for a 14 kg machine, plus additional room behind and to the left when quilting or attaching an embroidery module.
- Software:Â BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 is optional and not required for using the built-in designs.
You can browse compatible BERNINA accessories , hoops, bobbins, feet and machine-care products through Two Petals. Please contact the team when compatibility is not explicitly shown for the B 735 PRO.
Is the BERNINA 735 PRO Right for You?
The B 735 PRO is an excellent match if your priorities include:
- Precise garment construction and topstitching
- Patchwork piecing with a narrow 5.5 mm stitch system
- A full 10-inch workspace without moving to a 9 mm stitch-width machine
- Straight-line quilting with an included walking foot
- Automatic threading, cutting and presser-foot functions
- The option to add advanced embroidery later
- Local product guidance, servicing and repairs
If integrated BERNINA Dual Feed, a 9 mm stitch width and an included BSR are higher priorities, compare the BERNINA 770 QE PRO . For a smaller machine with integrated Dual Feed and an 8.5-inch workspace, the BERNINA 570 QE may also be worth considering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the BERNINA 735 PRO include an embroidery module?
No. The B 735 PRO is embroidery capable, but the compatible Embroidery Module L with Smart Drive Technology is an optional purchase. The module is required before the machine can embroider.
What is the largest embroidery area?
With the compatible Module L and suitable hoop, the maximum effective embroidery field is 400 × 210 mm. The physical size of some compatible hoops may be larger than the machine’s usable embroidery field.
Does the BERNINA 735 PRO have Dual Feed?
No. It does not have integrated BERNINA Dual Feed. BERNINA includes Walking Foot #50 to provide top feeding when sewing quilts, layers, stretch materials and fabrics that may shift.
Is the BERNINA Stitch Regulator included?
No. The B 735 PRO supports the BERNINA Stitch Regulator, including BSR modes 1, 2 and 3 and the KickStart function, but the compatible BSR foot is sold separately.
Why choose a 5.5 mm machine instead of a 9 mm model?
A 5.5 mm stitch system is often preferred by sewists focused on controlled fabric handling, fine fabrics, garment construction and accurate patchwork. A 9 mm model provides wider decorative stitches and may include features such as integrated Dual Feed, depending on the model.
Can the B 735 PRO sew without the foot control?
Yes. It has a start/stop button and adjustable speed control. When the optional BSR is used, KickStart also supports continuous free-motion quilting without constant pressure on the foot control.
Can I use the automatic needle threader with every needle?
BERNINA specifies the automatic needle threader for needle sizes NM 70 to NM 120. Check the machine instructions when using twin, wing or other specialist needle arrangements.
Can embroidery designs be transferred wirelessly?
Yes. The machine has WiFi and supports direct design transfer to and from compatible BERNINA Embroidery Software 9. The optional software and embroidery module are sold separately.
Can I monitor embroidery from my phone?
When the machine is configured for embroidery and connected correctly, it is compatible with the BERNINA Stitchout App, which can provide progress and status information on a compatible smartphone.
Is the B 735 PRO suitable for quilting large projects?
It provides 254 mm of space to the right of the needle and includes a slide-on table and Walking Foot #50. These features make it suitable for piecing, straight-line quilting and handling larger work. Free-motion quilters can add the optional BSR.
What bobbins does the BERNINA 735 PRO use?
The machine uses BERNINA Hook jumbo bobbins. Do not substitute smaller CB-hook bobbins or assume that bobbin cases from other BERNINA hook generations are interchangeable.
Where can I have the machine serviced in Melbourne?
Two Petals provides in-house sewing-machine assistance, maintenance and repair services from Pakenham in Melbourne’s south-east. Visit the Two Petals sewing-machine repair and service page for current booking information.
Two Petals Support
Two Petals is an authorised BERNINA dealer and service provider in Melbourne’s south-east. The B 735 PRO is supported with product advice, demonstrations, compatible accessories and in-house servicing and repairs.
The currently listed warranty is 10 years for mechanical parts and 5 years for motors, electrical and electronic parts. Warranty eligibility, exclusions and service conditions apply, so please confirm the full Australian warranty terms at the time of purchase.
Ready to compare machines in person? Contact Two Petals or visit the Pakenham store to discuss your sewing, garment-making, quilting and future embroidery plans before choosing your machine.
