You trade. We donate. Everyone wins.

Trade in your old sewing machine or overlocker at one of our 7 stores and save up to CHF 300 on a new BERNINA. Whether it’s a BERNINA, bernette, or another brand – we gladly accept your old machine in exchange.

By trading in your machine, you not only save – you also help create magical moments for children in hospitals, with CHF 100 donated to the Theodora Foundation for every exchange.

Trade-in promotion

Your benefits at a glance:

  • CHF 300 when trading in a BERNINA from 2005 or newer
  • CHF 200 when trading in a BERNINA from 2004 or older
  • CHF 100 when trading in a bernette or another brand

The trade-in bonus is credited toward the purchase of a new machine.

Participating Stores:

Zurich | Solothurn | St. Gallen | Chur | Lugano | Lausanne | Geneva

Good to know

This promotion applies to these models (optional with embroidery module):

Promotion details:

  • Valid only in BERNINA Stores. The online shop is excluded from the trade-in promotion.
  • Promotion period: 01.09.–31.12.2025.
  • No accumulation: one trade-in bonus per purchased machine.
  • The bonus applies only to direct purchases of a promotion model. The purchase price of your new BERNINA is reduced by the trade-in amount. A cash payout is excluded.
  • Free choice of trade-in: e.g., overlocker for sewing machine.
  • Donation is made only with the purchase of a new machine.
  • Old machines are not resold but properly recycled.

The promotion models at a glance

Your new BERNINA is waiting – find the right one for you:

For ambitious hobby sewists who value versatility, comfort, and powerful performance.

Professional overlockers and coverstitch machines with an innovative air threader, touchscreen and a wide range of stitches.

Sewing, quilting and embroidering like a pro.

The new PRO Series sets the highest technical standards: with laser, WiFi, and advanced stitch positioning – for maximum precision and creativity.

Our flagship model. For those who leave nothing to chance – with an intuitive touchscreen, an extra-large working space, and an integrated camera. A true sewing dream.


Visit one of our 7 stores, take advantage of the trade-in – and help create magical moments for children.

Theodora Foundation

For over 30 years, the Theodora Foundation has been supported the well-being of children in hospitals and specialist care centres. Specially trained Giggle Doctors visit young patients and open a window into a child‘s imagination, providing moments of joy, comfort, and light-heartedness.

Each year, more than 100,000 children experience these magical visits.