bernette b38 Sewing Machine

Big-machine features. Approachable price. The bernette b38 is the top model of the bernette 30 series — a computerized sewing machine with Swiss design that gives you an impressive range of capability without the premium price tag.

Whether you're building your skills, sewing garments and home décor, or looking for a reliable second machine for classes and retreats, the b38 delivers clean, quality results with comfort features that make sewing noticeably easier.

394 Built-In Stitches

Everything you need, and plenty of room to play. Utility stitches for hems, repairs, and edge finishing. Stretch stitches for jersey, lycra, and knits. 67 decorative stitches for embellishment and patchwork. Plus three alphabets for monograms, labels, and personalized details. Stitch width adjusts up to 7mm, and each stitch loads with recommended settings you can fine-tune.

Eight Automatic 1-Step Buttonholes

Seven buttonhole styles plus an eyelet, all sewn fully automatically — with adjustable width and density so every buttonhole matches your fabric and thread. The button sew-on program attaches 2-hole and 4-hole buttons by machine, no hand-sewing required.

Automatic Thread Cutter

Finish every seam neatly with the touch of a button — and program it to cut automatically at the end of a seam. Combined with the auto-lock securing function, your threads are tied off and trimmed without reaching for scissors.

Comfort Features That Add Up

• Semi-automatic needle threader — threaded in seconds
• Speed control slider — full precision from very slow up to 820 stitches per minute
• Start/stop button — sew without the foot control
• Needle stop up/down — perfect for pivoting corners and curves
• Twin needle function with needle-break protection
• Bright LED light over your work area
• Top-loading drop-in bobbin for fuss-free setup

Memory Function

Program and save combinations of up to 50 stitches, letters, and numbers — ideal for keeping a favorite decorative sequence or label text ready to use throughout a project.

Quilting-Ready

With a retractable feed dog for free-motion work, built-in quilt stitches, adjustable presser foot pressure, and the included extension table for managing larger projects, the b38 is a genuinely capable quilting companion.

Specs at a Glance:

• 394 built-in stitches (including 67 decorative)
• 8 one-step buttonholes + button sew-on program
• 3 alphabets with memory for up to 50 characters/stitches
• 7mm maximum stitch width
• Up to 820 stitches per minute with speed slider
• Automatic + manual thread cutters
• Auto-lock securing function
• Semi-automatic needle threader
• Needle stop up/down and twin needle function
• Adjustable presser foot pressure
• Retractable feed dog for free-motion quilting
• Top-loading drop-in bobbin
• 8 presser feet included
• Slide-on extension table included
• 10-year mechanical / 2-year electrical warranty

The bernette b38 is available at Quilt Beginnings in Dublin, Ohio. Call us at (614) 799-2688 or stop in to try it — it's a favorite first "real" machine and a beloved travel companion for owners of larger BERNINA machines.