The bernette b05 Academy is a Swiss-designed mechanical sewing machine built to teach and inspire. With 33 essential stitches — including the highly sought-after Lycra and blanket stitches — adjustable presser foot pressure for thin and thick fabrics, a retractable feed dog for free-motion sewing, and an impressive 12 presser feet included, the b05 Academy is remarkably well-equipped for its class. The included slide-on extension table makes fabric guiding comfortable on larger projects.

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B05 Academy Product Brochure

Key Features

• 33 stitches including Lycra/super-stretch stitch, blanket stitch, and 1-step buttonhole
• Maximum sewing speed: 1,100 SPM with adjustable speed control
• Maximum stitch width: 6mm | Maximum stitch length: 4mm
• Adjustable presser foot pressure for all fabric types
• Adjustable needle position
• Retractable feed dog for free-motion sewing and darning
• Semi-automatic needle threader
• Manual thread cutter and adjustable upper thread tension
• Drop-in bobbin hook system
• 2 LED sewing lights
• 165mm space to the right of the needle
• Includes 12 presser feet: Zigzag, Non-stick Zigzag, Buttonhole with slide, Zipper, Invisible Zipper, Overlock, Blindstitch, Darning/Embroidery, Button Sew-on, Hemmer, Open Embroidery, and Edgestitch feet
• Also includes: extension table, height compensation tool, finger guard, and BERNINA needle set