But the Auroras are not just for quilting. With up to 379 stitch patterns including 3 alphabets and 7 automatic memory buttonholes (440QE), they offer almost unlimited sewing possibilities. BERNINA innovations like the knee-lifter – an extra hand when sewing large or intricate work -and the bright shadow free Hi-Light are standard. So too, is the famous metal CB shuttle that gives the legendary BERNINA sewing quality.
The Auroras also offer an innovative new way to create beautiful embroidery. Simply attach the optional embroidery module to the Aurora sewing machine and connect to your laptop or PC for a world of wonderful, full colour embroidery. (Requires a PC that is not included or supplied by BERNINA. See stockist for minimum specification.)
The powerful Editor Lite software (included) lets you quickly and easily adjust size, shape and colours. Unlike conventional embroidery machines, it completely recalculates the stitches required to guarantee fantastic results, no matter how much you change the design. You can add lettering with 5 specialist embroidery alphabets and optionally upgrade to the full power of BERNINA Editor Plus or Designer Plus software for professional quality embroidery creation.
BERNINA Aurora sewing machine features
| General features |
AURORA 450 |
AURORA 440 QE |
AURORA 430 |
| Windows operating system |
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| Central Colour screen |
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| Touch screen control |
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| High speed embroidery module |
Option |
Option |
Option |
| Rotary hook |
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| CB shuttle |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hi-light sewing light |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| DC motor |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Long free arm |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| PC connection software |
Option |
Option |
Option |
| Rotary knob for continuous stitch adj. |
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| Free live tuition course in London |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sewing functions |
| BERNINA Stitch Regulator with zig-zag |
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| BERNINA Stitch Regulator standard |
Option |
Yes |
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| Automatic thread cutter |
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| Upperthread monitor |
Emb |
Emb |
Emb |
| Bobbin thread monitor |
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| Drop feed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Knee lifter |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Needle positions |
11 |
11 |
11 |
| Needle stop up/down |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Half stitch with foot control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Needle threading device |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Sewing speeds |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Stitch memory |
90 |
90 |
60 |
| Stitch package |
| Sideways feed directions |
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| Advanced measuring buttonhole |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic buttonhole |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Securing stitch |
Quilter |
Quilter |
Yes |
| Securing function |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Long stitch |
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| Horizontal mirror image |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vertical mirror image |
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| Continuous reverse |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pattern end |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pattern begin |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pattern elongation |
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| Max zig-zag width |
9mm |
5.5mm |
5.5mm |
| Max Sideways feed width |
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| No. of stitches |
163 |
180 |
150 |
| No. of characters |
xxx |
199 |
133 |
| No. of alphabet styles |
4** |
3 |
2 |
| Buttonholes/eyelets |
9/2 |
9 |
7 |
| Darning programs |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Monograms |
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| Accessories |
| BERNINA presser feet included |
7 |
9 |
6 |
| Walking foot |
Yes |
Yes |
Option |
| Magnifying glasses |
Option |
Option |
Option |
| Compartmented Accessory boxes |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Accessory case |
Option |
Option |
Option |
| Travelling trolley case |
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| Hard cover |
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| Reinforced carrying case |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Soft cover |
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| Free arm sew table |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| BERNINA accessory range |
Option |
Option |
Option |
Embroidery unit + PC features
| Maximum embroidery speed (spm) |
680 |
| No. Embroidery alphabets |
5 |
| Built-in embroidery designs |
65 |
| USB memory stick with designs |
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| Standard embroidery size in mm |
145x255 |
| Mega hoop size in mm (Optional) |
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| On-screen thread charts |
PC |
| Hoop parking |
Yes |
| ART stitch recalculation |
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| Stitch processing |
Yes |
| Adjust satin stitch density |
PC |
| Adjust step stitch density |
PC |
| Adjust fancy fill density |
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| Pull compensation |
PC |
| Adjust outline length |
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| Automatic hoop recognition |
Yes |
| Lettering – horizontal |
PC |
| Lettering – vertical |
PC |
| Lettering – arched |
PC |
| Pattern resizing |
PC |
| Pattern stretching |
PC |
| Pattern combination |
PC |
| Pattern rotation increment |
PC |
| Pattern mirror image |
PC |
| Free-arm embroidery |
Option |
| BERNINA personal design USB stick |
Option |
| Design collection USB stick |
Option |
| Artista Editor software |
Lite |
| Artista Autodesigner software |
Option |
| Artista Designer Plus software |
Option |