Bernette Sew & Go 8

Sewing Machine

The Bernette Sew & Go 8 is a Swiss-designed, computerized domestic sewing machine aimed at creative sewists who require versatility and a broad stitch repertoire. With 197 built-in stitch patterns (including decorative, utility, quilt and alphabet stitches) the machine supports both everyday sewing and more decorative or quilting tasks. It offers a maximum stitch width of 7 mm, and a maximum stitch length around 4.5 mm enabling generous decorative stitches. Speed is up to approximately 850 stitches per minute, making it suitable for relatively efficient sewing.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Number of built-in stitch patterns	197 patterns (including 1 alphabet, 7 buttonholes, 1 eyelet stitch)
Maximum stitch width	Up to 7 mm
Maximum stitch length	Up to 4.5 mm
Sewing speed	Up to 850 stitches / minute
Presser-foot lift height (for thick fabrics)	Up to 14 mm (two-level lift: ~8 / 14 mm)
Free arm	Yes (for sleeves and cuffs)
LCD display	Yes
One-step buttonhole	Yes (automatic)
Needle position (up/down)	Adjustable
Speed control / Start-Stop button	Yes — includes slide speed control & sewing without foot pedal
Automatic needle threader	Yes
Bobbin system	Horizontal rotary hook / drop-in bobbin
Number of presser feet included	7 (universal, overlock, zipper, blind-hem, button-sew-on, buttonhole, embroidery)
Dimensions (W × H × D)	49.6 × 36.2 × 26.2 cm
Weight	8 kg
Power consumption	70 W

Highlights

one-step buttonhole function (7 buttonhole styles listed)
automatic needle threader
start/stop button (allowing sewing without the foot pedal)
needle-stop up/down
slide speed control
free arm for sewing cylindrical items (sleeves/legs)
good lighting over the workspace