BERNINA of America is headquartered in Aurora, IL. The parent company of BERNINA of America, Inc. is Fritz Gegauf, A.G., and was founded over 100 years ago in Steckborn, Switzerland. The company is now owned and managed by the founder’s great-grandson and continues the many traditions handed down for four generations. Fritz Gegauf designed the world’s first commercial hemstitching machine in 1893. The Gegauf Hemstitching Machine was in general use throughout Europe and America by the early 1900s and the term “to gegauf” was used to describe mechanical hemstitching.
The first BERNINA home sewing machine, Model 105, appeared in 1932 and BERNINA has continued to set the standard for quality home sewing machines throughout the 20th century and is at the pinnacle in the 21st century with the BERNINA 830 sewing and embroidery machine.
BERNINA has always been committed to excellence in design and engineering resulting in the highest quality products possible. The machines are known for excellent stitch quality, ease of operation and dependability to allow the sewer a frustration-free environment promoting creativity.
BERNINA is totally committed to providing their dealers with the best possible training and education support, the most effective marketing and promotional programs and the most efficient customer service in the industry.

Because it’s a big year for BERNINA, there’ll be lots to celebrate at your Montgomery Kramer’s BERNINA Dealer. Watch for sales, free gifts and incentives—plus great opportunities to try all the BERNINA Sewing Machines. There is a BERNINA for every sewing artist—beginner or expert!

Kramer’s is an authorized BERNINASewing Machine Dealer. We have a large selection of sewing machines for your every need.

Kramer’s has a large selection of BERNINA computerized and manual sewing machines. Come in and speak with one of our salespersons today. We also provide free UNLIMITED classes with the purchase of a new sewing machine.

Kramer’s carries a complete line of Horn and Roberts Sewing Cabinets that are beautiful, durable, versatile and affordable.