Embroidery Machine Guide

bernette · Sewing and embroidery · Specs checked October 2026

bernette b79: hoop size, file formats and specs

Also written: bernette 79, b79, B 79, bernette b 79

bernette's sewing and embroidery combo with a large 10.2 × 6.3 in (260 × 160 mm) embroidery field, 208 built-in designs, 500 sewing stitches and a 5-inch touchscreen. Designs load by USB only: no Wi-Fi is listed, and it has no cap frame.

The bernette b79 is a sewing and embroidery machine with a 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) embroidery field. It reads .EXP, .PES, .DST, .PEC, .JEF, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .ZHS files and gets designs by USB stick, and has 208 built-in designs and 7 lettering fonts.

b79 hoop size and embroidery area

The b79 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 × 12b79 field5 × 74 × 4
The b79 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 b79 use?

The b79 reads .EXP, .PES, .DST, .PEC, .JEF, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS and .ZHS files. You load designs by USB stick. Designs in other formats (for example ) need converting first with embroidery software.

Where to buy the bernette b79

About $2,299–$2,999 new (checked October 2026)

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bernette b79 specs

TypeSewing and embroidery
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.EXP, .PES, .DST, .PEC, .JEF, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .ZHS
Design transferUSB stick
Built-in designs208
Lettering fonts7
Sewing stitches500
Screen5 in, colour, touch screen
Max embroidery speed850 stitches per minute
Weight20.6 lb (9.3 kg)
StatusSold new
Typical priceAbout $2,299–$2,999 new (checked October 2026)
Skill levelIntermediate

Who the b79 is for

Sewists who want one machine for garment sewing, quilting and embroidery up to about 10 × 6 in without moving to a multi-needle machine. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi transfer, finished hats or fast production, since it has one needle.

Strengths

  • Large 10.2 × 6.3 in (260 × 160 mm) embroidery field, so bigger designs stitch out in one hooping
  • Three hoops are in the manual's supplied accessories: 260 × 160, 180 × 120 and 70 × 50 mm, each with an embroidery template
  • 208 built-in embroidery designs, 7 embroidery alphabets and 500 sewing stitches (bernette's headline total)
  • Embroiders at up to 850 stitches per minute and sews at up to 1000
  • Reads EXP, PES, DST, PEC, JEF, VP3, VIP, HUS and ZHS files from a USB flash drive

Limits

  • bernette lists a USB port only: no Wi-Fi and no companion app are listed
  • 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
  • Weighs 20.6 lb (9.34 kg), plus about 8 lb (3.65 kg) for the embroidery module

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 calls the S, M and L hoops optional accessories, while the manual's supplied accessories list and a US dealer both say three hoops come with the machine; the sizes are the same either way. bernette's pages give two different breakdowns of the 500 sewing stitches (for example 22 or 24 utility stitches and 35 or 46 quilting stitches), so only the 500 total is used. Weight is the machine alone; the embroidery module adds 3.65 kg. bernette's embroidery-only b70 DECO lists the same embroidery area, hoops, designs and speed. bernette gives no launch date for the b79. Built-in design and alphabet counts and the file-format list come from bernette's model page.

How the b79 compares

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Frequently asked questions

What is the embroidery size of the bernette b79?

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

What hoops come with the bernette b79?

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.

What embroidery file formats does the bernette b79 read?

bernette lists EXP, PES, DST, PEC, JEF, VP3, VIP, HUS and ZHS. EXP is the native format. Load designs from a USB flash drive.

Does the bernette b79 have Wi-Fi?

bernette lists a USB port for importing designs and does not list Wi-Fi or a companion app for it. Move designs on a USB flash drive.

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

bernette's pages give both the same 260 × 160 mm embroidery area, 208 designs, 7 alphabets and 850 stitches per minute. The b79 also sews, with 500 sewing stitches and a sewing speed of 1000 stitches per minute. The b70 DECO is embroidery only.

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.