Every now and then, BERNINA releases something that feels truly special.
The new BERNINA x Liberty of London machines are exactly that.
This limited-edition collaboration brings together BERNINA’s Swiss engineering and Liberty of London’s iconic floral design heritage, and the result is absolutely beautiful. These are, hands down, some of the prettiest BERNINA machines we’ve ever seen.
But they are not just pretty.
They are also limited-production machines, which means once they are gone, they may be gone. If you are even thinking about one, this is not the kind of machine we would recommend waiting on.
Why Liberty of London?
Liberty of London is known for timeless floral prints, fine detail, and a sense of romantic, heirloom beauty. That makes this collaboration feel especially perfect for sewists who love delicate details, thoughtful design, beautiful fabric, and projects that feel meaningful.
If you love heirloom sewing, smocking, quilting, garment sewing, embroidery, or simply surrounding yourself with tools that inspire you, these machines are going to speak your language.
There is something different about sitting down at a machine that feels this beautiful. It makes sewing feel less like a task and more like an experience.
These machines feel like the kind of BERNINA you keep, love, and maybe even pass down one day.
More Than a Beautiful Machine
The Liberty Edition machines are not just beautiful on the outside — they also come with special extras that make the whole package feel collectible.
Along with the exclusive Liberty styling, these machines include coordinating Liberty dust covers and rolling luggage, so your machine looks special whether it’s set up in your sewing room or packed up for class.
They also include some of our favorite extra presser feet, which makes them even more useful right from the start. These are the kinds of accessories we recommend all the time because they make everyday sewing, quilting, and finishing details easier and more enjoyable.
Limited Edition Means Limited
This is the most important thing to know: these machines were made in limited quantities.
We have them on order for BERNINA Lafayette, but we need to know soon who wants one so we can do our best to make sure you get the model you want.
To reserve one, we are only requiring a $100 deposit.
That deposit holds your place in line and lets us know you are serious about getting one from our incoming shipment. Because these are limited-edition machines, waiting until they arrive may not be the safest plan.
If they sell through before you decide, we may not be able to get more.
BERNINA 580 Liberty Edition
The BERNINA 580 Liberty Edition is the larger of the two Liberty machines and includes sewing, quilting, and embroidery capability.
This is the one for the sewist who wants the beauty of the Liberty collaboration plus the flexibility to embroider, personalize, embellish, and create detailed projects with both sewing and embroidery in one machine.
It also comes with special Liberty accessories, including a coordinating dust cover and rolling luggage, plus extra feet we know sewists will actually use.
It is a wonderful fit for heirloom sewing, personalized gifts, decorative stitching, quilting, garment details, embroidery projects, and anyone who wants a machine that feels as beautiful as the projects they dream of making.
Best for: sewists who want a limited-edition BERNINA with embroidery capability.
Reserve the BERNINA 580 Liberty Edition
BERNINA 495 Liberty Edition
The BERNINA 495 Liberty Edition is a sewing and quilting machine only, so it does not include embroidery capability.
But what it does offer is absolutely beautiful.
The B 495 Liberty features Liberty’s Velasco Meadow print, 32 exclusive Liberty decorative stitches, a matching Liberty trolley, and a matching Liberty dust cover. It also comes fully equipped with 8 BERNINA presser feet, including favorites like Edgestitch Foot #10, Open Embroidery Foot #20, and Patchwork Foot #37.
This machine feels especially perfect for sewists and quilters who want a premium machine with collectible charm, but do not need embroidery.
Best for: sewists, quilters, Liberty lovers, and collectors who want a beautiful limited-edition machine without embroidery.
Reserve the BERNINA 495 Liberty Edition
Which Liberty Machine Should You Choose?
Choose the BERNINA 580 Liberty Edition if you want sewing, quilting, and embroidery in one machine.
Choose the BERNINA 495 Liberty Edition if you want a beautiful sewing and quilting machine and do not need embroidery.
Both machines are limited edition. Both are stunning. Both bring that unmistakable Liberty style to the sewing room.
The right choice really comes down to whether you want embroidery capability.
Why Reserve Now?
Because these are not regular machines that will just keep coming and going.
The Liberty Edition machines were made in limited quantities, and once inventory is spoken for, that may be it.
We have machines on order, but placing a $100 deposit now helps secure your place in line and gives us the best chance of getting you the model you want.
If you wait until they physically arrive in the shop, there is a real possibility they may already be reserved.
Reserve Your Liberty Machine
If one of these machines has caught your eye, we recommend reserving it now.
A $100 deposit will hold your place in line for one of our incoming Liberty Edition machines.
You can reserve online, call us, or stop by BERNINA Lafayette and we’ll help you choose between the BERNINA 580 Liberty Edition and the BERNINA 495 Liberty Edition.
These machines are beautiful, limited, and truly special.
And if you love them now, you probably do not want to wait until they are gone.
