The BERNINA 740 makes sewing dreams come true. Comfortable sewing and embellishing - Handle large quilts with ease with extended freearm; Get always the right tension; Extra large bobbin; Enjoy superb fabric feed with the BERNINA Dual Feed system; Precise and perfect stitches; 9 mm stitch width for decorative stitches; Simple, modern operation. Quiet & precise sewing - The BERNINA Hook sews high-precision stitches up to 9 mm in width with speeds up to 1,000 stitches per minute. The bobbin holds 70% more thread than standard bobbins. It is ideally suited for decorative stitches allowing you to sew & embroider for longer periods of time so that you have more time for your creativity. Enough space for creativity - The extended freearm offers 10" right of the needle. It gives you enough space for your creations with plenty of room for large projects. Therefore you will enjoy a grand sewing area for grand ideas. Automatic features save time - Thread is cut automatically when you reach the end of a seam or a color change in embroidery. The presser foot lowers automatically at the beginning of a seam, no more manual lowering of the presser foot. Enjoy semi-automatic threading. Choose & save the perfect stitch - You can alter stitch length or stitch width, alter the needle position, then those personal settings can be saved and retrieved at will and the USB connection even allows you to import and export stitches and stitch patterns or combinations. Perfect tension for perfect stitches - The BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension adjusts the tension electronically to the selected stitch width, length, speed, and needle position on each penetration of the needle into the fabric. This allows you to achieve the finest stitching results. Ask your on-screen support - The Sewing Consultant and the built-in tutorials offer direct on-screen support and answers to your questions at any time, day or night. Easy to use with intuitive navigation. Sew silk & leather like a pro - The innovative BERNINA Dual Feed is easily engaged when needed and tucks completely out of the way when it’s not. Handle special materials with ease.