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BERNINA 330 Review (2025 update)
Note de l'éditeur : This Bernina 330 review was originally written in 2013 and revised in 2025. We have also added alternatives to the Bernina 330 as it is no longer in production.
The sewing machines in the BERNINA 3 series aren’t really new, but I hadn’t had a chance to review them before a recent visit to Once Upon a Quilt in Ft. Lauderdale. Like most BERNINAs, there are three machines in the series… the 330, the 350 and the 380. The 330 is the basic computerized sewing machine in the BERNINA 3 series. It comes with 97 decorative and utility stitch options, including a one step buttonhole, LED lighting and a full color LCD touch screen.
Bernina 330 Sewing Machine – Overview
*Bernina 330 is no longer produced and you will only get to buy pre-owned products*
Bernina 330 is a mechanical machine with better-than-standard features combined with some technology. As a result of its features, the device is ideal for beginners who do not want to learn with a mechanical machine. The quality of delivery has been labeled impressive by many household users. It is, however, slightly difficult to rethread this machine. The needle threader works pretty well. The device is also brightly lit. The BERNINA 330 is also good for your back and eyes because it has even, glare-free lighting in the work area and makes it easy to control complicated sewing tasks. Here, the neutral light quality of the LED sewing light makes it easy to see how the color of the thread you're using affects the fabric, even while you're stitching. This is because there are no color casts in the light from other sources, like neon tubes or lightbulbs. A tiny thing that makes a tremendous difference!
En un coup d'œil
Two of the three machines in the BERNINA 3 series have a silver and white motif with a color LCD touch screen, directional arrows, memory keys and a numerical keypad to be used for stitch selection. There is also a variable speed slider, a reverse button, a start/stop button and a button to control the needle stop position – up or down.
Caractéristiques
The standard features available on the BERNINA 330 are:
- 97 utility and decorative stitch options
- 15 utility stitches
- 3 cross stitch programs
- 23 decorative stitches
- 3 quilting stitches
- 1 one step buttonhole
- 1 police alphanumérique
- Intégré enfile aiguille
- On board manual thread cutter
- Aiguille haut/bas
- Bouton marche/arrêt
- Bouton inverser
- Guide de couture gravé sur la plaque à aiguille
- On board ruler in inches and centimeters
- 9 positions d'aiguille
- Longueur et largeur de point réglables
- Ability to wind bobbins while sewing
Working on the BERNINA 330
Winding the front loading bobbin and threading the BERNINA 330 are very easy. In fact, without a diagram or on-board thread guides that show the user step by step how to thread the machine, anyone who has used sewing machines for a while could easily figure out how to wind the bobbin and thread this machine. To choose a utility stitch on the BERNINA 330, just push the number button that corresponds to the stitch you want. But you have to use the menu button and follow the steps on the LCD screen to choose decorative or quilting stitches or the alphanumeric font. Use the arrow buttons to the right of the LCD screen to change the stitch length and width. The memory buttons are used to store up to 30 of your own personal stitch combinations for future use. The quality of the stitches made on the BERNINA 330 is excellent. To be honest, finding a sewing machine made after the 1960s with stitch quality matching the BERNINA 330 is a bit of a challenge.
There are other sewing machines on the market today that produce stitches of equal quality, but they are few and far between. Taking care of the BERNINA 330 is quite simple. A dry of damp cloth to clean the machine head is all that’s needed. The front loading bobbin makes cleaning the race hook of the BERNINA 330 a bit more challenging than if it had a drop in bobbin, but the way this machine is made, cleaning the race hook is not a difficult task at all.
Tissus
| Des tissus qui fonctionnent | Des tissus qui ne fonctionnent pas |
|---|---|
Fibres naturelles/coton-lin-laine Tissus fins/soie-satin-taffetas/velours Tricots (poids moyen à lourd uniquement) Tissus/mélanges synthétiques-rayonne-polyester Tapisserie |
Alternatives to the Bernina 330
As Bernina 330 is now a discontinued product, we recommend the BrotherCS5055, le Singer9960 et le Janome 3160 comme d'excellentes alternatives au Bernina 380. Détails ci-dessous :
The type of sewing machine might have compelled you to think that it would be pricey. But the good news is that this one is under $200. The Brother CS5055 uses a computerized system, making it convenient for both freshers and experts.
You will be amazed to know that it offers 60 built-in stitches for decorative, utility, and heirloom functions. Hence, you can try your hand at adding creative embellishments. Apart from that, this model promises threading without barriers and gives you a drop-in top bobbin that is jam-resistant. So you will be able to sew multiple projects at the same time.
Then, you will also come across a metal frame and a fixed needle bar for perfect stitching. If you want to work on a complicated project, then use the spacious needle-to-arm area. Furthermore, the LCD display allows you to control the sewing. So, none of your projects can go wrong.
Polyvalence, fonctionnalités haut de gamme et précision définissent la Singer Quantum Stylist 9960. La machine à coudre obtient la note maximale en termes de 600 points intégrés, qui comprennent des options extensibles, décoratives et de matelassage pour chouchouter votre couturière intérieure. Ensuite, l'appareil est livré avec un enfile-aiguille et un coupe-fil automatique pour vous faire gagner du temps. Vous trouverez même un curseur de contrôle de vitesse conçu pour les professionnels et les débutants. La machine vous surprendra également avec 13 boutonnières entièrement automatiques et une large gamme de pieds-de-biche pour augmenter la valeur afin que vous puissiez coudre divers projets.
Le Janome 3160QDC est une machine haut de gamme entièrement fonctionnelle qui offre tous les avantages à un prix abordable. Il a été créé en gardant à l’esprit les besoins d’un quilteur.
Le système d'alimentation Superior Plus de la société Janome dispose d'une alimentation optimisée des boîtes qui permet d'alimenter n'importe quel tissu de manière constante et cohérente.
Six boutonnières en 1 étape sont disponibles parmi les 60 points intégrés. Cette machine pleine grandeur ne pèse que 12 livres, ce qui la rend pratique à transporter vers les ateliers et les réunions de guilde.
La couture est simplifiée grâce aux fonctionnalités permettant de gagner du temps de cette machine, comme l'aiguille haut/bas mémorisée, l'enfile-aiguille à une main et le bouton de point noué.
Accessoires
The machines in the BERNINA 3 series come with a full compliment of standard and optional accessories.
Accessoires standards
- 5 Presser feet
- Reverse pattern foot
- Overlock foot
- Pied boutonnière
- Zipper foot with slide
- Pied pour point invisible
- Tournevis
- Découseur
- Brosse à peluches
- Le manuel du propriétaire
Accessoires optionnels
- Pieds-de-biche spéciaux
- Broderie
- Équipement sur mesure
- jeans
- Reprise
- Point de bordure
- Cordonnet
- Surjet volumineux
- Point droit
- Tressage
- Bouton
- Mouvement libre
- Appliqué
- Tressage
- Cordage
- Rassemblement
- Pintuck
- Fermeture éclair invisible
- Rouleau
- Tuyauterie
- Attache pour broderie à œillets
- Accessoire de broderie circulaire
- Table à rallonge en plexiglas
Entretien
| Activités d'entretien | Après chaque utilisation | Mensuel | Une fois par an | Comme requis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettoyer le crochet de course et nourrir les chiens | Oui | Non | Non | Non |
| Essuyez la tête avec un chiffon doux et sec | Non | Non | Non | Oui |
| Essuyez la tête avec un chiffon doux et humide | Non | Non | Non | Oui |
| Lubrifier | Non | Non | Non | Non |
| Service par un professionnel de la réparation de machines à coudre | Non | Non | Oui | Non |
Attacher les détails
The BERNINA 330 is a great user friendly sewing machine for beginners. Because of the rather complicated stitch selection process, however, I do not recommend it for use by children younger than high school age or by people who are challenged by technology. Anyone with prior sewing experience will be pleased with the way this machine operates and the stitch quality. Also, there are other computerized sewing machines on the market that make stitches that are just as good as this one but don’t have such a high price. The BERNINA 330 is overpriced for what it offers, but it is a very good machine (now discontinued). I think it would be a wonderful buy if you can find one on sale. When I was at Once Upon a Quilt, I noticed signs encouraging shoppers to ask a salesperson about special pricing.
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Bonne couture.
Bernina 330 Review
Résumé
The BERNINA 330 is a great user friendly sewing machine for beginners. The BERNINA 330 is overpriced for what it offers, but it is a very good machine (now discontinued). There are other computerized sewing machines on the market that make stitches that are just as good as this one but don’t have such a high price on the pre-owned market
Si vous êtes une couturière avancée, jetez un œil à notre meilleures machines à coudre, meilleurs livres de couture et meilleurs magazines de couture messages et si vous cherchez à obtenir un mécanique, à toute épreuve, piquage ou machine à coudre industrielle, jetez un œil à certains de nos excellents articles. Si vous êtes une couturière débutante, consultez notre meilleurs livres de couture pour débutants, meilleures machines à coudre pour débutants et meilleures machines à coudre sous $200 pour commencer.
Pour les articles liés à la marque, consultez Meilleure Bernette | Meilleur Bernina | Meilleur Brother | Meilleur Husqvarna Viking | Meilleur Janome | Meilleur Juki | Meilleur Singer |
Pour les meilleurs accessoires, vérifiez Meilleures chaises | Meilleures tables | Meilleur papier calque | Meilleures huiles pour machines | Meilleurs ciseaux et cisailles | Meilleurs pieds-de-biche | Meilleures aiguilles | Les meilleurs kits de couture |
Bonne couture.
Looking for a review on Bernina 350 PE. Thanks
I’m curious why “Extra thick fabrics or multiple layers” isn’t checked under fabrics. I did not spend a lot of time with this machine, but I did take a piece of denim and fold it in 8ths and it sewed over it without a denim needle perfectly. I was really impressed. Maybe it would be different if I worked with the machine at home with my own projects, but it seemed to work really well. That was one of my concerns with choosing a new machine. (I haven’t yet chosen a new machine to purchase but I am eyeing this one.)
Hello, Elle –
Merci d'avoir visité Sewing Insight.
While the 330 may be capable of sewing through very thick and heavy layers, I don’t recommend it for continuous long term use on heavy projects like that.
Bonne couture.
After my Brother 650 Q (bought new) crashed on sewing it’s second garment which happened to be 2pc fleece pajamas, I bought a Bernina 350PE. A big disappointment. Especially with the buttonhole feature. There one step automatic does not even compare to my 25 year old Kenmore which allows the sewer to insert the button and the buttonhole is made to the exact size of the button and stops. On this Bernina, the sewer must measure the button and add 1/8″. The machine will replicate that size buttonhole. This feature seems very antiquated to me. The automatic upper needle threader seems unusually finicky at best.The machine is also noisy. I guess I’ll keep it but I’m not in love with it. Not at all.
You mention “there are other computerized sewing machines on the market that produce equally superior stitch quality without such a hefty MSRP.” Can you mention what those others are? I’m looking for a basic machine for sewing repairs, simple crafts and some basic quilting.
Any Janome. Most bang for the buck of my 5 machines.
Can you drop the feed dogs? If so where is the lever?
Thanks for the review. I started looking for a sewing/embroidery machine but do not know much about the newer models. I would like to purchase a model that is easy to use but with the newer options (not older models using cards to embroider, etc.) I want to start with lettering since waiting for our first grandchild. I have been looking on ebay and craigslist but would like to compare models but not spend thousands of dollars. Just found your site and appreciate followers input. Any other suggestions or sewing/embroidery sites to follow since I am just getting back into sewing after years on an old Singer that gave out.
Cindy
I made two quilts on my. Last one had raised appliqued in. I do free motion a lot. Wonderful!! I am actually thinking of selling for a pfaff quilting expression 4.0, but scared it might not be as good. The only thing is that extra pressure feet is expensive. I have installed a knee lifter into mine and it’s great!! To the right of your machine is a button. Underneath the pedal plug. Press in and you lower the feed dogs. Sorry for my English I’m from south africa. Mine has 40 stitches did they add more?
Hi Nicolene
Ek dink nou daaraan om vir my n Bernina 330 te koop. Ek het n Elna 3230 en doen oon vreeslik baie naaldwerk en quilts. Sal jy die Bernina aanraai ? Ek kan hom kry teen 10 000.00 minder. Die winkel maak toe
Groete
I am in the same position as the man above (Jim Pitts). I am wondering what other machines are as good as the Bernina with a lower MSRP? I sewed a lot in my youth and now that my kids are older I am having a blast sewing again. I have a bottom of the line Husqvarna
that is so basic it’s frustrating. I really want a better machine with more options and ease of threading the needle. Hope you can give me some more ideas.
I need to use the start/stop button on my Bernina 330 for sewing, not the foot pedal. How do I tack the ends of a line a sewing? The reverse button will not work on its own. Do I press both buttons at once?
I too want to know what machine have equally stitch quality for lower price? I am on the market for a new sewing machine. I want a machine with perfect stitch quality and that can sew thick fabrics easily. Any recommandations? I’m okay to pay a higher price for it.