Bernina Bernette 46 User manual

Ideal if you’re learning to sew or simply want
a reliable machine for mending, dressmaking
and crafts.
With solid metal chassis and powerful motor
– not to mention its massive 5 year warranty
– the bernette 46 wont let you down.
Quick to set up and pack away, you’ll enjoy
easy sewing with any kind of fabric. Even
sews through 6 layers of denim! Perfect for
hemming jeans and curtain making.
The bernette 46 gives you 8 practical stitches
plus an accurate 4-step buttonhole for
professional looking garments every time.
This compact, sturdy machine comes
complete with handy accessories and tool
set, including additional bobbins, sewing feet
and needles.
Give me the black one! You wont find
a better quality machine at such a low price
8 stitches
4 step button hole
Solid metal chassis
Massive 5 year warranty
Exceptional value
for money
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Sewing Functions
Machine type Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Electronic Computer Computer
Total number of stitch patterns 823 26 28 60 150
One-step buttonhole 4-step 4-step 1169
Sewing stitches 716 16 18 15 22
Decorative stitches - 4 6 6 36 20
Quilting stitches - 23333
Alphabet (upper & lower case/number/special characters) - - - - - 1 (95 chars)
Memory for stitches - - - - 1 (30 stitches) 1 (30 stitches)
Maximum stitch width 5mm 5mm 7mm 7mm 7mm 7mm
Infinitely variable stitch width -P P P 15 steps 15 steps
Maximum stitch length 4.5mm 4.5mm 4.5mm 4.5mm 4.5mm 4.5mm
Auto preset of stitch width and length ----P P
Drop-in bobbin system CB CB PPPP
Drop feed-dog -PPPPP
Bobbin thread cutter & needle thread cutter -P(needle only) PPPP
Adjustable presser foot pressure PPPPPP
Needle thread tension adjustment PPPPPP
Twin needle sewing capacity PPPPPP
Snap-on presser feet PPPPPP
Operating Features
Stitch display Stitch window Stitch window Stitch window Stitch window LCD with numbers LCD with graphics
Stitch selection Manual Manual Manual Manual Dial-a-stitch Dial-a-stitch
Stitch editing - length ----P P
Stitch editing - width -PPPPP
Stitch editing - mirroring ----P P
Editing of memory ----P P
On screen help ----P P
Quick reference drawer - - P P -P
Presser feet storage in quick reference drawer -----P
Optimised sewing light P(Halogen) P(Halogen) P(Halogen) P(Halogen) P(Halogen) P(2 LED)
Automatic needle threader -PPPPP
Needle stop up/down function with memory ---PPP
Slide speed control ---PPP
Electronic speed regulation ---PPP
Electronic foot control ---PPP
Two-step presser foot lifter PPPPPP
Free arm for tubular items -PPPPP
Automatic bobbin winder PPPPPP
Stop/Start button ---P-P
Accessories
Accessory compartment in the sewing table PPPPPP
Dust cover PPPPPP
Presser feet 444479
Accessory set (second spool pin, 3 bobbins, needles) PPPPPP
Tool set (2 screwdrivers, seam ripper, brush) PPPPPP
5 year warranty PPPPPP