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bernette 66
The bernette 66 has an improved drop-in bobbin system to make threading easier and more convenient than ever before.
Its decorative pearl green face, 7mm decorative stitch patterns and unique stitch package will have you creating in style.
Sewing is easy with the quick reference guide, automatic one-step buttonhole, automatic needle threader, and sturdy metal base plate.
Main features of the bernette 66
- Hook system drop - in
- Stitch width 7 mm
- Stitch length 4,5 mm
- Needle threader
- Quick reference guide
- Thread cutter top / bottom top
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| 92c | 82e | 66 | 56 | |
Sewing functions |
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Machine type |
Computer |
Electronic |
Mechanical |
Mechanical |
Total number of stitch patterns |
150 |
28 |
26 |
23 |
One-step buttonhole |
10 |
1 |
1 |
4-step |
Sewing stitches |
22 |
18 |
16 |
16 |
Decorative stitches |
20 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
Quilting stitches |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
Alphabet (upper & lower case/number/special chars.) |
1 (95 chars.) |
- |
- |
- |
Memory for stitches |
1(30 stitches) |
- |
- |
- |
Maximum stitch width |
7mm |
7mm |
7mm |
5mm |
Infinitely variable stitch width |
15 steps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Maximum stitch length |
4.5mm |
4.5mm |
4.5mm |
4.5mm |
Auto preset of stitch width and length |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
Drop-in bobbin system |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
CB |
Drop feed-dog |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bobbin thread cutter & needle thread cutter |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
*(needle only) |
Adjustable presser foot pressure |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Needle thread tension adjustment |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Twin needle sewing capability |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Snap-on presser feet |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Operating features |
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Stitch display |
LCD with graphics |
Stitch window |
Stitch window |
Stitch window |
Stitch selection |
Dial-a-stitch |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Stitch editing (length/width/mirroring/elongation/twin needle limit) |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
Comfortable Editing of Memory (Edit/Insert/Delete/Delete All) |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
On screen Help, animated |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
Quick Reference drawer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Presser Feet Storage in Quick Reference |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
Optimized sewing light |
* (2 LED) |
* (Halogen) |
* (Halogen) |
* (Halogen) |
Automatic needle threader |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Needle stop up/down function with memory |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
Slide speed control |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
Electronic speed regulation |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
Electronic foot control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Two-step presser foot lifter |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Free arm for tubular items |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Automatic bobbin winder |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Stop/Start button |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
Accessories |
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Accessory compartment in the sewing table |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Dust cover |
* (case) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Standard accessories |
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- Presser feet |
9 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
- Accessory set (second spool pin, 3 bobbins, needles, etc. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
-Tool set (2 screw driver, seam ripper, brush) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |



