Embroidery Machine Guide

bernette · Embroidery only · Specs checked October 2026

bernette b70 DECO: hoop size, file formats and specs

Also written: bernette 70 DECO, b70 DECO, B70 DECO, bernette b70, bernette 70 deco embroidery machine

bernette's embroidery-only machine with a large 10.2 × 6.3 in (260 × 160 mm) field, 208 built-in designs, 7 alphabets and a 5-inch touchscreen. Designs load by USB only, and it has no Wi-Fi, no sewing stitches and no cap frame.

The bernette b70 DECO is a embroidery-only machine with a 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) embroidery field. It reads .VP3, .VIP, .PEC, .HUS, .DST, .EXP, .JEF, .PES files and gets designs by USB stick, and has 208 built-in designs and 7 lettering fonts.

b70 DECO hoop size and embroidery area

The b70 DECO can stitch a design up to 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) in one hooping, which is the 6 × 10 in size. That is the field limit: a larger hoop from another maker will not let it stitch a bigger area.

8 × 12b70 DECO field5 × 74 × 4
The b70 DECO field (filled) next to standard hoop sizes, drawn to scale.

In the box: Large hoop (about 10.2" × 6.3") (10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm)), Medium hoop (about 7.1" × 4.7") (7 × 4.7 in (180 × 120 mm)), Small hoop (about 2.8" × 2.0") (2.8 × 2 in (70 × 50 mm)).

Fits in one hooping at typical size: left chest, pocket, sleeve, beanie, towel, baby onesie, baby bib, tote bag, pillow cover, quilt block, patch.

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What file format does the b70 DECO use?

The b70 DECO reads .VP3, .VIP, .PEC, .HUS, .DST, .EXP, .JEF and .PES files. You load designs by USB stick. Designs in other formats (for example ) need converting first with embroidery software.

Where to buy the bernette b70 DECO

About $1,699 new (checked October 2026)

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bernette b70 DECO specs

TypeEmbroidery only
Embroidery field10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm)
Hoops includedLarge hoop (about 10.2" × 6.3") (10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm)); Medium hoop (about 7.1" × 4.7") (7 × 4.7 in (180 × 120 mm)); Small hoop (about 2.8" × 2.0") (2.8 × 2 in (70 × 50 mm))
Cap frameNo
File formats it reads.VP3, .VIP, .PEC, .HUS, .DST, .EXP, .JEF, .PES
Design transferUSB stick
Built-in designs208
Lettering fonts7
Screen5 in, colour, touch screen
Max embroidery speed850 stitches per minute
Weight17.9 lb (8.1 kg)
StatusSold new
Typical priceAbout $1,699 new (checked October 2026)
Skill levelIntermediate

Who the b70 DECO is for

A fit for someone who already sews on another machine and wants a dedicated embroidery machine with a roomy 10 × 6 in field and an on-screen editor. Skip it if you want one machine that also sews (look at the b79), need Wi-Fi, or want to embroider finished hats.

Strengths

  • Large 10.2 × 6.3 in (260 × 160 mm) embroidery field, so bigger designs stitch out in one hooping
  • Three hoops in the manual's supplied accessories: 260 × 160, 180 × 120 and 70 × 50 mm, each with an embroidery template, and the machine detects which one is attached
  • 208 built-in embroidery designs and 7 embroidery alphabets, with on-screen editing such as rotate, mirror, scale and combine
  • Embroiders at up to 850 stitches per minute, with an automatic thread cutter and upper and lower thread sensors
  • Reads VP3, VIP, PEC, HUS, DST, EXP, JEF and PES files from a USB flash drive

Limits

  • Embroidery only: it has no sewing stitches, so it cannot sew a seam or a buttonhole
  • USB only, with no Wi-Fi and no companion app listed, and bernette's manual calls the USB stick an optional accessory
  • Single needle, so you change the thread by hand for every color
  • No cap frame is listed in the manual or on the product page, so it is not set up for finished hats

Good to know: bernette gives the embroidery area as 260 × 160 mm (10.2 × 6.3 in) and lists its hoops as height × width (160 × 260, 120 × 180, 50 × 70 mm), so they are entered here as 260 × 160, 180 × 120 and 70 × 50 wide by tall. bernette's model page files the S, M and L hoops under compatible accessories, while the manual's included-accessories list and a US dealer both say three hoops come with the machine; the sizes are the same either way. The file-format list comes from bernette's brochure; the manual says to convert other formats with its free embroidery software and does not list formats itself. bernette's b79 page adds ZHS to its list, but the b70 DECO brochure does not. Weight is the machine alone at 8.14 kg; the embroidery module adds 3.65 kg. bernette also lists a Snap Hoop Monster magnetic hoop and a CutWork Tool as accessories for its machines; the model page gives no stitch area for the magnetic hoop, so it is not listed with the hoops here. bernette gives no launch date for the b70 DECO. The b79 has the same embroidery area, designs, alphabets and speed and adds sewing.

How the b70 DECO compares

Listed in our buying guides

Frequently asked questions

What is the embroidery size of the bernette b70 DECO?

The largest area is 260 × 160 mm (10.2 × 6.3 in) in one hooping. bernette lists three hoops: 260 × 160, 180 × 120 and 70 × 50 mm.

What hoops come with the bernette b70 DECO?

bernette's manual lists three hoops among the supplied accessories: large (160 × 260 mm), medium (120 × 180 mm) and small (50 × 70 mm), each with an embroidery template. The machine detects which hoop is attached and shows its area on the screen.

What embroidery file formats does the bernette b70 DECO read?

bernette lists VP3, VIP, PEC, HUS, DST, EXP, JEF and PES. Load them from a USB flash drive, which bernette's manual lists as an optional accessory.

Can the bernette b70 DECO sew?

No. It is an embroidery-only machine with no sewing stitches. bernette's b79 has the same 260 × 160 mm embroidery area and adds sewing.

What is the difference between the bernette b70 DECO and the b79?

bernette lists the same 260 × 160 mm area, 208 designs, 7 alphabets and 850 stitches per minute for both. The b79 also sews, with 500 sewing stitches, while the b70 DECO does not sew at all.

Sources

Specs come from bernette's own pages and manuals, checked October 2026. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. We are not affiliated with bernette. See how we research.