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Bernette b35: compact with one-step buttonhole
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The Bernette b35 is the entry point to this Bernette lineup, for sewists who want the Swiss-designed brand on a straightforward everyday machine. The single fact the listing commits to is a one-step buttonhole, which is exactly the feature most people want first. Beyond that, the listing is very thin, so this review sets out what is known and where you need to ask questions.
- Type
- Sewing machine
- Stitches
- Not stated
- Buttonhole
- 1-step
- Key extra
- Not stated
- Weight
- 7.15 kg
In its favour
- A one-step buttonhole is listed, which is easier than a four step system.
- At 7.15 kg it is a manageable size for home use.
- It is one of the lower priced ways into the Bernette range.
Good to know
- The listing gives almost no features, so check stitches and accessories with the seller.
- The listed dimensions look unreliable, so confirm the size.
Our take
What Amazon lists
The only bullet reads as a one-step buttonhole. The spec table adds a silver colour, a plastic material, a weight of 7.15 kg and Thailand as country of origin, with Bernina named as manufacturer. There is no stitch count, no mention of a thread cutter, no speed control and no description of the bobbin system.
The listed dimensions look like a packaging measurement rather than the machine itself, so do not rely on them for space planning.
Why a one-step buttonhole matters
A one-step buttonhole means the machine sews both sides and the bar tacks in one sequence, usually sized from the button placed in the foot. On a four step machine you turn a dial between each stage and match lengths by eye. For shirts, cardigans and children's clothes, one-step is far easier and more consistent.
Weight and everyday handling
At 7.15 kg the b35 sits between light portable machines and heavier mid-range models. It should be manageable to lift onto a table and still stable for cotton and light denim. Without published stitch width or feed details, judge it as a general purpose machine rather than a specialist.
Where the rest of the Bernette range fits
The Bernette 38 adds an automatic thread cutter, tie-off and an extension table, though at a heavier 9.82 kg. The bernette 79 is a different class altogether, a sewing and embroidery machine with a 260 x 160 mm field. If you want an overlocker alongside, the b44 is the range's four thread option.
Questions to ask before buying
Because so little is published, it is worth confirming a few points: how many stitches are built in, whether the bobbin is drop-in or front loading, whether there is a free arm, and which feet come in the box. A dealer or the Bernette manual can answer these quickly, and the answers decide whether the b35 fits your projects.
Verdict
The Bernette b35 makes sense if you want a mid-weight Bernette with a one-step buttonhole and plan to confirm the rest with a dealer. If you want the convenience of thread cutting and automatic tie-off, the Bernette 38 is the better pick, and if you need a published stitch list today, choose a model whose listing gives one.
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Amazon listing title: Bernette B35 Sewing Machine