bernette 79 Harry Potter LE Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine Details
Bring the magic of Hogwarts into your sewing room with the bernette 79 Harry Potter LE Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine. This limited edition machine is made for sewists and embroiderers who believe every handmade project deserves a little enchantment. Whether you are stitching something cozy for the common room, embroidering a gift worthy of Hogsmeade, or adding a personal touch to your own wizarding wardrobe, the bernette 79 Harry Potter LE helps turn everyday fabric into something extraordinary.
With both sewing and embroidery capabilities, this machine is ready for everything from practical mending spells to creative masterpieces. Customize robes, bags, quilts, pillows, costumes, accessories, and keepsakes with details inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter. Bring your favorite Hogwarts house to life with personalized creations, or draw inspiration from iconic locations and magical adventures throughout the wizarding world.
The Harry Potter Limited Edition styling gives this machine a collectible feel that fans will love, while its computerized design keeps your creative process smooth and enjoyable. It is a wonderful choice for makers who want more than just a machine; they want a creative companion that feels right at home beside a stack of spell books, a cup of butterbeer, and a pile of fabric waiting to become something magical.
From personalized gifts and fan-inspired décor to costumes, embroidery accents, and one-of-a-kind sewing projects, the bernette 79 Harry Potter LE invites you to stitch your own story. Thread your machine, choose your design, and let the magic begin—because with the right tools, even a simple piece of fabric can become something worthy of Hogwarts.
500 Built-In Stitches | 250 Embroidery Designs
Unlock a spellbinding collection of stitches and designs. This machine includes 500 stitches, including 5 exclusive Harry Potter decorative stitches for adding wizarding charm to everyday sewing. For embroidery, you’ll have 250 pre-installed embroidery designs, including 42 Harry Potter designs, plus 10 exclusive Harry Potter embroidery designs. From house-themed gifts and personalized robes to bags, quilts, décor, and keepsakes, this built-in library gives every maker plenty of magical ways to customize their next project.
5" Color Touch Screen
The b79 Harry Potter LE features a bright 5" color touchscreen with intuitive navigation, making it easy to explore stitches, select embroidery designs, adjust settings, and move through your creative options with confidence. Like having your own crafting Marauder’s Map, the screen helps guide you through each step so you can spend less time searching and more time stitching. Whether you are choosing a decorative stitch, preparing a magical embroidery design, or fine-tuning your project, the touchscreen keeps everything clear, organized, and easy to access.
Quick Access Buttons
The quick access buttons on the b79HP are thoughtfully placed to keep your most-used controls within easy reach. Dedicated buttons for Quick Reverse, Thread Cutter, Presser Foot Up/Down, Start/Stop, Speed Control, Securing Stitches, and Needle Up/Down make everyday adjustments fast, simple, and intuitive.
Two multi-function knobs work together with the Needle Left/Right controls to give you precise, hands-on control over your settings. Easily fine-tune stitch width, stitch length, and needle placement for accurate results across sewing, quilting, decorative stitching, and finishing details. This smart combination of buttons and knobs creates a comfortable, efficient workflow that feels approachable for beginners while giving experienced sewists the responsive control they expect.
Stitch Designer
Stitch Designer on the bernette 79 Harry Potter LE lets you conjure up decorative stitches that are completely your own. Instead of relying only on built-in stitch options, you can create and customize unique stitch patterns directly on the machine by adjusting stitch points, lengths, and widths. It is like writing your own sewing spell—one that adds personal, one-of-a-kind detail.Using the touchscreen and multi-function knobs, Stitch Designer is easy to navigate, even if you are new to customizing stitches. Design a subtle accent for a seam, create a bold decorative border, or dream up a signature stitch worthy of your own Hogwarts house. Once your custom stitch is just right, you can save it for future projects and build a personal library of designs. With Stitch Designer, your imagination does not have to stay on the page; it can be stitched beautifully into every magical project you make.
Back-Kick Function
The programmable foot control with back-kick function brings a bit of wand-like control to your sewing setup. With a simple tap of your heel, you can activate assigned functions such as needle up/down, securing stitches, or thread cutting without taking your hands off your fabric. It is a clever, hands-free way to keep your creative momentum moving.
The back-kick function lets you customize the machine to match the way you like to sew. Instead of pausing to press a button, you can stay focused on guiding your project while the machine handles key actions quickly and smoothly. This added convenience makes your workflow feel more natural, more efficient, and just a little more magical.
Needle Threader
Threading the needle feels a little less like a tricky charm and a little more like magic with the semi-automatic needle threader on the b79HP. With just a few simple steps, the machine helps guide the thread cleanly through the needle eye, saving time, reducing eye strain, and keeping your creative momentum moving.
Bobbin Winding
Bobbin winding on the b79HP is quick, simple, and ready whenever inspiration strikes—no trip to Madam Malkin’s required. The easy-to-use bobbin winding system helps you wind bobbins smoothly and evenly in just moments, so your thread is prepared for clean, balanced stitches.
4 LED Sewing Lights
Lumos! Bright LED sewing lights illuminate the workspace on the b79HP, casting clear, even light across your fabric. Strategically positioned around the needle area, these lights help reduce shadows and improve visibility, making it simpler to follow seam lines, view fabric textures, and place stitches with precision.
Eco Mode
Eco Mode helps conserve energy when your sewing or embroidery pauses, displaying a charming sleeping Hedwig on the color touchscreen. When you are ready to return to your project, simply tap Hedwig to wake the machine and continue stitching.
Included Embroidery Hoops & Hoop Detection
With multiple hoop sizes included, you can easily switch between smaller designs for garments and accessories and larger motifs for quilts, bags, and home décor. Each hoop is designed to hold fabric securely and evenly, helping maintain consistent stitch quality while reducing shifting or puckering during embroidery.
To make setup even easier, the b79HP features automatic hoop recognition, which instantly detects the hoop size once it’s attached to the machine. This smart feature ensures your design stays within the embroidery area preventing accidental stitching outside the hoop’s boundaries. Together, the included hoops and automatic detection system streamline the embroidery process.
Spacious Sewing/Embroidery Area
The bernette 79 Harry Potter LE gives you a generous 9" of space to the right of the needle, giving larger projects room to move smoothly as you sew, quilt, or embroider. This extra workspace is especially helpful when guiding bulky fabrics, piecing quilts, finishing costumes, or adding magical details to bags, robes, and home décor. Whether you are working on a cozy common room quilt or a magical masterpiece inspired by the wizarding world, the spacious sewing area helps keep your fabric supported, controlled, and ready for every spellbinding stitch.
Dual Feed
The intergrated dual feed helps guide fabric evenly from both the top and bottom, giving you better control when sewing layers, slippery materials, or detailed seams. It is especially helpful for quilting, garment sewing, bags, costumes, and projects where matching seams or keeping fabric from shifting matters. Like a well-practiced spell, the dual feed keeps your fabric moving smoothly and consistently, helping every stitch land just where it should.
Upper & Lower Thread Sensors
The 79BEHP helps keep your project from going off course with upper and lower thread sensors that monitor both the needle thread and bobbin thread as you sew or embroider. Like a helpful bit of magic watching over your work, these sensors alert you when thread needs attention, helping prevent missed stitches, unfinished embroidery sections, or surprise bobbin runouts. Whether you are stitching a house-inspired keepsake, quilting a cozy throw, or embroidering magical details, this feature helps you stay focused and confident.
Onboard Storage
The bernette 79 Harry Potter LE includes convenient onboard storage to keep essential accessories organized and easy to reach while you sew. Store presser feet, bobbins, needles, and small tools right with the machine so your workspace stays tidy and your favorite notions are always close by. Like a well-packed trunk heading to Hogwarts, the built-in storage keeps everything in its place, ready for your next sewing spell, embroidery detail, or creative adventure.
Optional Bernina CutWork Tool
Expand your creative possibilities even further with the bernette 79s compatibility with the BERNINA CutWork Tool. This advanced accessory allows the b79 to go beyond traditional embroidery by precisely cutting shapes and patterns directly into fabric using the machine’s embroidery motion. Instead of stitching with thread, the CutWork Tool uses a small blade that rotates at multiple angles to create clean curves, sharp corners, and intricate cutouts with impressive accuracy.
CutWork compatibility opens the door to a wide range of decorative techniques, including appliqué cutouts, lace-style designs, layered embellishments, and mixed-media projects. Because the cutting process is automated and guided by embroidery designs, results are consistent and repeatable—ideal for both detailed one-of-a-kind pieces and production-style projects.
Included Accessories
Zigzag Foot (DA), Embroidery Foot (JK), Zipper Foot (JB), Buttonhole Foot with Slide (RJ), Blindstitch Foot (DM), Button Sew-On Foot (RC), Overlock Foot (DI), Free-motion Embroidery Foot (RX), Embroidery Foot (JL), Hopper Embroidery Foot (JX), Large Embroidery Hoop (with Template), Medium Embroidery Hoop (with Template), Small Embroidery Hoop (with Template), Touchscreen Pen, Slide-on Table, Free Hand System (Knee Lifter), Straight/CutWork Stitch Plate, High Thread Tension Bobbin Case, Bobbins, Needles, Second Spool Pin, Large Spool Cap, Medium Spool Cap, Small Spool Cap, Felt Disc, Spool Net, Seam Guide, Brush & Seam Ripper, Lubricator, Scewdriver, Foot Control, Power Cord, and Dust Cover.
Every bernette machine is backed by a BERNINA of America Limited Warranty, giving customers added confidence in the quality, durability, and long-term support behind their investment. The warranty includes 10 years of coverage on mechanical parts, along with 2 years on printed circuit boards and 2 years on electrical components. To activate the warranty, the machine must be registered with BERNINA of America within 30 days of purchase, either online or by submitting the warranty registration card. Warranty service is provided through authorized BERNINA dealers, ensuring professional support and genuine parts. Coverage applies to machines used for private, non-commercial purposes and protects against manufacturer defects when the machine is properly cared for and maintained. This comprehensive coverage helps protect your machine for years to come, so you can focus on creating with confidence.
View Full Warranty Document.
Key Sewing Features
- 500 Built-in Stitch Patterns
- 5 Exclusive Harry Potter Decorative Stitches
- 1000 SPM
- 5" Color Touch Screen
- 9" Right of Needle
- Large Sewing Area
- 4 LED's in 2 Positions
- Eco Mode
- Multi-Function Knobs
- Upper & Lower Thread Sensors
- Slide Speed Control
- Auto Thread Cutter
- Manual Thread Cutter
- Needle Stop Up/Down
- Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure (on screen)
- Start Stop Button
- Auto Presser Foot Lifter
- Adjustable Upper Thread Tension (on screen)
- Semi-Automatic Needle Threader
- Sitch-by-Stitch Reverse Sewing
- Dual Feed
- 15 Needle Positions
- Automatic Foot Pressure Compensation
- Retractable Feed Dog
- Save own stitches/stitch combinations
- Onboard Storage
- Bobbin Winder
- Creative Consultant
- Max Stitch Width: 7mm
- Max Stitch Length: 5mm
- Presser Foot Height: 6mm
Key Embroidery Features
- 260 Built-in Embroidery Designs
- 42 Harry Potter Designs
- 10 Exclusive Harry Potter Embroidery Designs
- 7 Embroidery Fonts
- 850 SPM
- 10" x 6" Embroidery Area
- Automatic Stitch Plate Detection
- USB Port
- On-Screen Design Editing:
mirror, rotate, scale, position, Word ART - Automatic Optimization of Color Changes Upon Saving
- Combine Designs
- Automatic Hoop Recognition
- BERNINA CutWork Tool Compatible
- Design Centering Button
- Center Needle Button
- Embroidery Design Size Check
- Embroidery Tutorial
- Language Selection
- Personal Memory
- Embroidery Design Formats: VP3, VIP, PEC, HUS, DST, EXP, JEF, PES
Additional Information
- Machine Dimensions: 28" L x 19" W x 13" H
- Machine Weight: 30 lbs
- Needle System: 15x1
- Category G
- bernette 79 Harry Potter LE Brochure
- bernette 79 Harry Potter LE Quick Start Guide
- bernette 79 Harry Potter LE Manual PDF
Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
Bring the magic of Hogwarts into your sewing room with the bernette 79 Harry Potter LE Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine. This limited edition machine is made for sewists and embroiderers who believe every handmade project deserves a little enchantment. Whether you are stitching something cozy for the common room, embroidering a gift worthy of Hogsmeade, or adding a personal touch to your own wizarding wardrobe, the bernette 79 Harry Potter LE helps turn everyday fabric into something extraordinary.
With both sewing and embroidery capabilities, this machine is ready for everything from practical mending spells to creative masterpieces. Customize robes, bags, quilts, pillows, costumes, accessories, and keepsakes with details inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter. Bring your favorite Hogwarts house to life with personalized creations, or draw inspiration from iconic locations and magical adventures throughout the wizarding world.
The Harry Potter Limited Edition styling gives this machine a collectible feel that fans will love, while its computerized design keeps your creative process smooth and enjoyable. It is a wonderful choice for makers who want more than just a machine; they want a creative companion that feels right at home beside a stack of spell books, a cup of butterbeer, and a pile of fabric waiting to become something magical.
From personalized gifts and fan-inspired décor to costumes, embroidery accents, and one-of-a-kind sewing projects, the bernette 79 Harry Potter LE invites you to stitch your own story. Thread your machine, choose your design, and let the magic begin—because with the right tools, even a simple piece of fabric can become something worthy of Hogwarts.
500 Built-In Stitches | 250 Embroidery Designs
Unlock a spellbinding collection of stitches and designs. This machine includes 500 stitches, including 5 exclusive Harry Potter decorative stitches for adding wizarding charm to everyday sewing. For embroidery, you’ll have 250 pre-installed embroidery designs, including 42 Harry Potter designs, plus 10 exclusive Harry Potter embroidery designs. From house-themed gifts and personalized robes to bags, quilts, décor, and keepsakes, this built-in library gives every maker plenty of magical ways to customize their next project.
5" Color Touch Screen
The b79 Harry Potter LE features a bright 5" color touchscreen with intuitive navigation, making it easy to explore stitches, select embroidery designs, adjust settings, and move through your creative options with confidence. Like having your own crafting Marauder’s Map, the screen helps guide you through each step so you can spend less time searching and more time stitching. Whether you are choosing a decorative stitch, preparing a magical embroidery design, or fine-tuning your project, the touchscreen keeps everything clear, organized, and easy to access.
Quick Access Buttons
The quick access buttons on the b79HP are thoughtfully placed to keep your most-used controls within easy reach. Dedicated buttons for Quick Reverse, Thread Cutter, Presser Foot Up/Down, Start/Stop, Speed Control, Securing Stitches, and Needle Up/Down make everyday adjustments fast, simple, and intuitive.
Two multi-function knobs work together with the Needle Left/Right controls to give you precise, hands-on control over your settings. Easily fine-tune stitch width, stitch length, and needle placement for accurate results across sewing, quilting, decorative stitching, and finishing details. This smart combination of buttons and knobs creates a comfortable, efficient workflow that feels approachable for beginners while giving experienced sewists the responsive control they expect.
Stitch Designer
Stitch Designer on the bernette 79 Harry Potter LE lets you conjure up decorative stitches that are completely your own. Instead of relying only on built-in stitch options, you can create and customize unique stitch patterns directly on the machine by adjusting stitch points, lengths, and widths. It is like writing your own sewing spell—one that adds personal, one-of-a-kind detail.Using the touchscreen and multi-function knobs, Stitch Designer is easy to navigate, even if you are new to customizing stitches. Design a subtle accent for a seam, create a bold decorative border, or dream up a signature stitch worthy of your own Hogwarts house. Once your custom stitch is just right, you can save it for future projects and build a personal library of designs. With Stitch Designer, your imagination does not have to stay on the page; it can be stitched beautifully into every magical project you make.
Back-Kick Function
The programmable foot control with back-kick function brings a bit of wand-like control to your sewing setup. With a simple tap of your heel, you can activate assigned functions such as needle up/down, securing stitches, or thread cutting without taking your hands off your fabric. It is a clever, hands-free way to keep your creative momentum moving.
The back-kick function lets you customize the machine to match the way you like to sew. Instead of pausing to press a button, you can stay focused on guiding your project while the machine handles key actions quickly and smoothly. This added convenience makes your workflow feel more natural, more efficient, and just a little more magical.
Needle Threader
Threading the needle feels a little less like a tricky charm and a little more like magic with the semi-automatic needle threader on the b79HP. With just a few simple steps, the machine helps guide the thread cleanly through the needle eye, saving time, reducing eye strain, and keeping your creative momentum moving.
Bobbin Winding
Bobbin winding on the b79HP is quick, simple, and ready whenever inspiration strikes—no trip to Madam Malkin’s required. The easy-to-use bobbin winding system helps you wind bobbins smoothly and evenly in just moments, so your thread is prepared for clean, balanced stitches.
4 LED Sewing Lights
Lumos! Bright LED sewing lights illuminate the workspace on the b79HP, casting clear, even light across your fabric. Strategically positioned around the needle area, these lights help reduce shadows and improve visibility, making it simpler to follow seam lines, view fabric textures, and place stitches with precision.
Eco Mode
Eco Mode helps conserve energy when your sewing or embroidery pauses, displaying a charming sleeping Hedwig on the color touchscreen. When you are ready to return to your project, simply tap Hedwig to wake the machine and continue stitching.
Included Embroidery Hoops & Hoop Detection
With multiple hoop sizes included, you can easily switch between smaller designs for garments and accessories and larger motifs for quilts, bags, and home décor. Each hoop is designed to hold fabric securely and evenly, helping maintain consistent stitch quality while reducing shifting or puckering during embroidery.
To make setup even easier, the b79HP features automatic hoop recognition, which instantly detects the hoop size once it’s attached to the machine. This smart feature ensures your design stays within the embroidery area preventing accidental stitching outside the hoop’s boundaries. Together, the included hoops and automatic detection system streamline the embroidery process.
Spacious Sewing/Embroidery Area
The bernette 79 Harry Potter LE gives you a generous 9" of space to the right of the needle, giving larger projects room to move smoothly as you sew, quilt, or embroider. This extra workspace is especially helpful when guiding bulky fabrics, piecing quilts, finishing costumes, or adding magical details to bags, robes, and home décor. Whether you are working on a cozy common room quilt or a magical masterpiece inspired by the wizarding world, the spacious sewing area helps keep your fabric supported, controlled, and ready for every spellbinding stitch.
Dual Feed
The intergrated dual feed helps guide fabric evenly from both the top and bottom, giving you better control when sewing layers, slippery materials, or detailed seams. It is especially helpful for quilting, garment sewing, bags, costumes, and projects where matching seams or keeping fabric from shifting matters. Like a well-practiced spell, the dual feed keeps your fabric moving smoothly and consistently, helping every stitch land just where it should.
Upper & Lower Thread Sensors
The 79BEHP helps keep your project from going off course with upper and lower thread sensors that monitor both the needle thread and bobbin thread as you sew or embroider. Like a helpful bit of magic watching over your work, these sensors alert you when thread needs attention, helping prevent missed stitches, unfinished embroidery sections, or surprise bobbin runouts. Whether you are stitching a house-inspired keepsake, quilting a cozy throw, or embroidering magical details, this feature helps you stay focused and confident.
Onboard Storage
The bernette 79 Harry Potter LE includes convenient onboard storage to keep essential accessories organized and easy to reach while you sew. Store presser feet, bobbins, needles, and small tools right with the machine so your workspace stays tidy and your favorite notions are always close by. Like a well-packed trunk heading to Hogwarts, the built-in storage keeps everything in its place, ready for your next sewing spell, embroidery detail, or creative adventure.
Optional Bernina CutWork Tool
Expand your creative possibilities even further with the bernette 79s compatibility with the BERNINA CutWork Tool. This advanced accessory allows the b79 to go beyond traditional embroidery by precisely cutting shapes and patterns directly into fabric using the machine’s embroidery motion. Instead of stitching with thread, the CutWork Tool uses a small blade that rotates at multiple angles to create clean curves, sharp corners, and intricate cutouts with impressive accuracy.
CutWork compatibility opens the door to a wide range of decorative techniques, including appliqué cutouts, lace-style designs, layered embellishments, and mixed-media projects. Because the cutting process is automated and guided by embroidery designs, results are consistent and repeatable—ideal for both detailed one-of-a-kind pieces and production-style projects.
Included Accessories
Zigzag Foot (DA), Embroidery Foot (JK), Zipper Foot (JB), Buttonhole Foot with Slide (RJ), Blindstitch Foot (DM), Button Sew-On Foot (RC), Overlock Foot (DI), Free-motion Embroidery Foot (RX), Embroidery Foot (JL), Hopper Embroidery Foot (JX), Large Embroidery Hoop (with Template), Medium Embroidery Hoop (with Template), Small Embroidery Hoop (with Template), Touchscreen Pen, Slide-on Table, Free Hand System (Knee Lifter), Straight/CutWork Stitch Plate, High Thread Tension Bobbin Case, Bobbins, Needles, Second Spool Pin, Large Spool Cap, Medium Spool Cap, Small Spool Cap, Felt Disc, Spool Net, Seam Guide, Brush & Seam Ripper, Lubricator, Scewdriver, Foot Control, Power Cord, and Dust Cover.
Every bernette machine is backed by a BERNINA of America Limited Warranty, giving customers added confidence in the quality, durability, and long-term support behind their investment. The warranty includes 10 years of coverage on mechanical parts, along with 2 years on printed circuit boards and 2 years on electrical components. To activate the warranty, the machine must be registered with BERNINA of America within 30 days of purchase, either online or by submitting the warranty registration card. Warranty service is provided through authorized BERNINA dealers, ensuring professional support and genuine parts. Coverage applies to machines used for private, non-commercial purposes and protects against manufacturer defects when the machine is properly cared for and maintained. This comprehensive coverage helps protect your machine for years to come, so you can focus on creating with confidence.
View Full Warranty Document.
Key Sewing Features
- 500 Built-in Stitch Patterns
- 5 Exclusive Harry Potter Decorative Stitches
- 1000 SPM
- 5" Color Touch Screen
- 9" Right of Needle
- Large Sewing Area
- 4 LED's in 2 Positions
- Eco Mode
- Multi-Function Knobs
- Upper & Lower Thread Sensors
- Slide Speed Control
- Auto Thread Cutter
- Manual Thread Cutter
- Needle Stop Up/Down
- Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure (on screen)
- Start Stop Button
- Auto Presser Foot Lifter
- Adjustable Upper Thread Tension (on screen)
- Semi-Automatic Needle Threader
- Sitch-by-Stitch Reverse Sewing
- Dual Feed
- 15 Needle Positions
- Automatic Foot Pressure Compensation
- Retractable Feed Dog
- Save own stitches/stitch combinations
- Onboard Storage
- Bobbin Winder
- Creative Consultant
- Max Stitch Width: 7mm
- Max Stitch Length: 5mm
- Presser Foot Height: 6mm
Key Embroidery Features
- 260 Built-in Embroidery Designs
- 42 Harry Potter Designs
- 10 Exclusive Harry Potter Embroidery Designs
- 7 Embroidery Fonts
- 850 SPM
- 10" x 6" Embroidery Area
- Automatic Stitch Plate Detection
- USB Port
- On-Screen Design Editing:
mirror, rotate, scale, position, Word ART - Automatic Optimization of Color Changes Upon Saving
- Combine Designs
- Automatic Hoop Recognition
- BERNINA CutWork Tool Compatible
- Design Centering Button
- Center Needle Button
- Embroidery Design Size Check
- Embroidery Tutorial
- Language Selection
- Personal Memory
- Embroidery Design Formats: VP3, VIP, PEC, HUS, DST, EXP, JEF, PES
Additional Information
- Machine Dimensions: 28" L x 19" W x 13" H
- Machine Weight: 30 lbs
- Needle System: 15x1
- Category G
- bernette 79 Harry Potter LE Brochure
- bernette 79 Harry Potter LE Quick Start Guide
- bernette 79 Harry Potter LE Manual PDF
Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
bernette 79 Harry Potter LE Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine
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