Founded in 1893, Bernina was born out of the innovation of Freidrich Gegauf and the hemstitch sewing machine. Bernina is rooted in providing the most innovative an exceptional products on the market, never compromising on quality. Over the years, the privately held company has extended its line and evolved into a provider of the finest embroidery machines along with the sewing line. Bernina’s rich history of introducing new product markets makes it the best choice for a professional handheld sewing machine.