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The Making of the 8 Series.

Research. Innovation. Engineering.

The 8 Series machines are our masterpieces, built from a BERNINA family tradition that spans four generations. Click on the images below to see what it took to create the only luxury, high-performance sewing machines in the world.

Click the thumbnails below to watch videos and find out more.

Introducing the 8 Series

Introducing the 8 Series

Mr. Hanspeter Ueltschi, fourth generation owner of the BERNINA Company and Mr. Claude Dreyer, CEO of BERNINA International, introduce the ultimate sewing experience: the 8 Series. Watch the video now.
The Story of the 8 Series

The Story of the 8 Series

Watch “The Making Of” video that tells the story of the research, innovation and engineering that went into these high-performance machines.
A Tour of BERNINA in Switzerland

A Tour of BERNINA in Switzerland

Tour the Steckborn, Switzerland facility where the 8 Series machines were created from the minds of Swiss engineers and in the hands of the precision craftsmen.
Interview: From Concept to Completion

Interview: From Concept to Completion

Listen to Gayle Hillert, Senior Product Manager, part of the team who birthed the 8 Series from concept to completion. “It was fascinating to be a part of this amazing project. We have worked hard to deliver a machine that meets the needs of creative sewers – the ultimate dream machine.”