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BERNINA B 325

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Needles, bobbins, feet and other details for this model. Check the requirements before choosing parts.

Before choosing a part

Compatibility essentials

Start with these documented details. Read the requirements with each answer before choosing a needle, bobbin or foot.

Manufacturer accessory group

The May 2026 catalog lists plain B 325 in sewing-machine Category B, subgroup 1 (B1).

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Foot attachment

The presser-foot sole clicks onto the machine's presser-foot shaft.

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Hook type

CB Hook (central bobbin)

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Needle system / designation

The OEM overview centers on the 130/705 H household-needle family, with system variants and sizes selected by material and use.

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Needle sizes by fabric and use

See needle system / designation above →

Use the listed needle variant for the material: ball-point variants for jersey/stretch and LL or LR cutting-point variants for leather and plastic film.

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Maximum stitch / zigzag width

Not yet confirmed here: Presser-foot shank type, Foot holder / mount, Foot interface / generation, Bobbin type / class, Bobbin material, Bobbin diameter, Bobbin height, Feed system, Bobbin loading direction. What is still to confirm →

Accessory groups refer to the named catalog and category. A shared group or snap-on attachment does not mean every accessory fits.

Model & names

Model details & other names

Manufacturer label
BERNINA
Model designation
B 325
Manufacturer series

BERNINA 3 Series

  • Manufacturer-series wording for the exact accepted B 325 entity in this record’s cited catalog. Keep the catalog edition and exact-model scope attached.
  • This series label does not establish aliases, generation, OEM accessory group, shared parts or retail fitment. Do not transfer it to other similarly named machines.

BERNINA machine catalog · Retained 50-page English catalog; publication edition/date not established · PDF page 24

What do you need help with?

How do I attach the presser-foot sole?

Before you use this answer

Follow the illustrated sole-attachment procedure and its power-off conditions. This does not establish which replacement or third-party feet fit.

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Which hook system does this exact catalog name?

Before you use this answer

The model row says CB, expanded by this catalog to CB Hook (central bobbin). This does not establish a numbered bobbin class, dimensions, material or interchangeable replacement.

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Manuals, parts books & more

Manuals & manufacturer documents

Available documents & sources

Accessory compatibility guide
BERNINA Accessories Catalog · 2026-05 EN;033848.50.04;©2026 BERNINA International AG
Operating manual
BERNINA 325 and 335 instruction manual
Brochure / product catalog
BERNINA machine catalog · Retained 50-page English catalog; publication edition/date not established

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Needle, bobbin & presser-foot details

Read the model-specific requirements with each answer before choosing parts.

Needle

System and sizes

  • Universal is listed as 130/705 H in sizes 60-100; other rows specify their own system suffixes and size ranges.

The OEM overview centers on the 130/705 H household-needle family, with system variants and sizes selected by material and use.

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Material specific selection

  • Keep the manual's stated size ranges: 70-90 for jersey/stretch and 90-100 for leather.

Use the listed needle variant for the material: ball-point variants for jersey/stretch and LL or LR cutting-point variants for leather and plastic film.

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Needle insertion

  • Raise the needle, switch power off and lower the presser foot before removal.

Insert the needle fully with the flat side facing the back, then tighten the clamp screw.

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Bobbin

Bobbin insertion

  • Follow the OEM slot and spring routing shown in the manual.

Insert the bobbin with its thread running clockwise; after routing the thread through the slot and under the spring, the bobbin must still turn clockwise.

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Class system

Not yet verified
  • Not yet verified: The reviewed passages do not state a standardized bobbin class.

Substitutions

Not yet verified
  • Not yet verified: No cross-brand or generic bobbin substitution is established.

Catalog cb hook single bobbin article

  • Only exact accepted BERNINA plain B 325 and this retained May2026 English catalog; other machines, generations and markets remain separate. B 325 (Gen. 2), regional and hardware variants remain separately governed.
  • Catalog application establishes the named OEM item/category in this edition, not a particular offered retail unit, package, supplied equipment or universal interchangeability.
  • Follow exact manual safety and complete accessory instructions. No standardized shank height, maximum stitch width, generic Class15 equivalence, bobbin dimensions or material inferred.
  • CB Hook is the catalog system heading; do not rename it a generic standardized bobbin class or infer dimensions/material from the photograph.

Under CB Hook Bobbins and Bobbin Cases, the catalog lists single bobbin0015367300 for Category B.

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Catalog cb hook sewing embroidery case article

  • Only exact accepted BERNINA plain B 325 and this retained May2026 English catalog; other machines, generations and markets remain separate. B 325 (Gen. 2), regional and hardware variants remain separately governed.
  • Catalog application establishes the named OEM item/category in this edition, not a particular offered retail unit, package, supplied equipment or universal interchangeability.
  • Follow exact manual safety and complete accessory instructions. No standardized shank height, maximum stitch width, generic Class15 equivalence, bobbin dimensions or material inferred.
  • Purpose-labelled catalog article, not proof of the fitted original case or a retail replacement/supersession.

Under CB Hook Bobbins and Bobbin Cases, the catalog lists case0343207107 for sewing and embroidery for Category B.

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Catalog cb hook bobbinwork case article

  • Only exact accepted BERNINA plain B 325 and this retained May2026 English catalog; other machines, generations and markets remain separate. B 325 (Gen. 2), regional and hardware variants remain separately governed.
  • Catalog application establishes the named OEM item/category in this edition, not a particular offered retail unit, package, supplied equipment or universal interchangeability.
  • Follow exact manual safety and complete accessory instructions. No standardized shank height, maximum stitch width, generic Class15 equivalence, bobbin dimensions or material inferred.
  • Special-purpose bobbinwork case is distinct from sewing/embroidery case0343207107; no normal-use substitution or supplied equipment inferred.

Under CB Hook Bobbins and Bobbin Cases, the catalog separately lists bobbinwork case0343207106 for Category B.

Sources and pages

Hook system

  • The 50-page English BERNINA machine catalog; the named B 325 and B 335 models in this LCD-era document only.
  • Catalog says models/accessories are not available in all countries and features/equipment/design may change; no current generation or regional equipment transfer.
  • The literal CB code is expanded only by this printed legend, not by generic hook terminology.
  • No numerical bobbin class, part substitution, bobbin material/dimensions, replacement hook or retail fitment is established.

CB Hook (central bobbin)

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Presser foot

Sole attachment

  • Place the sole so its peg is under the shaft opening, then lower the presser-foot lifter. This proves the OEM sole-to-shaft attachment only, not universal third-party foot fit.

The presser-foot sole clicks onto the machine's presser-foot shaft.

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Standardized shank class

Not yet verified
  • Not yet verified: The reviewed passages do not state a standardized low-, high- or other shank class.

Third party fit

Not yet verified
  • Not yet verified: No third-party presser-foot or adapter compatibility is established.

OEM accessory category · May 2026 catalog

  • Only accepted plain B 325 and retained May 2026 English sewing-machine accessory catalog. B 325 (Gen. 2) and other machines remain separate; no regional or hardware-generation equivalence. Follow exact manual safety and complete accessory instructions before use. Catalog application is not offered retail-unit fit or proof of supplied holder/equipment.; Do not confuse the sewing namespace with overlocker categories. Category membership does not grant every accessory or prove stitch width, needle, bobbin or feed-system status.

The May 2026 catalog lists plain B 325 in sewing-machine Category B, subgroup 1 (B1).

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Complete presser-foot opening · separate from shank height

  • Only accepted plain B 325 and retained May 2026 English sewing-machine accessory catalog. B 325 (Gen. 2) and other machines remain separate; no regional or hardware-generation equivalence. Follow exact manual safety and complete accessory instructions before use. Catalog application is not offered retail-unit fit or proof of supplied holder/equipment.; Complete-foot opening is distinct from the existing snap-on sole-to-shaft attachment. This is no standardized low/high shank measurement, universal adapter/holder interchangeability or calendar-year old/new rule.

The catalog says complete presser feet for models in Categories B through F use a closed shank opening; this applies to the listed Category B1 model B 325.

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Snap-on Reverse Pattern Foot #1 · OEM article

  • Only accepted plain B 325 and retained May 2026 English sewing-machine accessory catalog. B 325 (Gen. 2) and other machines remain separate; no regional or hardware-generation equivalence. Follow exact manual safety and complete accessory instructions before use. Catalog application is not offered retail-unit fit or proof of supplied holder/equipment.; A detachable snap-on sole is not the complete-foot article. Confirm the correct existing holder/shaft and exact manual mounting conditions; no holder supplied, adapter substitute, needle-plate/width or retail-SKU equivalence inferred.

The catalog lists snap-on Reverse Pattern Foot #1, article 032 707 71 00 (0327077100), for B1.

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Complete Reverse Pattern Foot #1 · distinct OEM article

  • Only accepted plain B 325 and retained May 2026 English sewing-machine accessory catalog. B 325 (Gen. 2) and other machines remain separate; no regional or hardware-generation equivalence. Follow exact manual safety and complete accessory instructions before use. Catalog application is not offered retail-unit fit or proof of supplied holder/equipment.; Keep this complete-foot article distinct from snap-on0327077100 and #1C/#1D. C means coded and D means Dual Feed in this catalog; these descriptions do not establish either feature or a9mm maximum on B325. No item interchangeability or fitment of0308207000/other offered units inferred.

The catalog separately lists complete Reverse Pattern Foot #1, article 008 445 74 00 (0084457400), for Category B.

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Specifications & documented facts

Specifications apply to the named model and document edition. Read any setup, fabric or safety requirements with the answer.

Owner features

Routine cleaning

  • Switch off and unplug first; never use a sharp instrument in the hook race.

After every use, remove lint from under the stitch plate and in the hook area; clean the hook race with a cloth or brush.

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Hook race lubrication

  • Switch off and unplug before lubricating; the thread-free run helps prevent oil from soiling the work.

Apply one or two drops of oil to the hook race, then briefly run the machine without thread.

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Performance & stitch capabilities

Maximum stitch bight mm

  • The 50-page English BERNINA machine catalog; the named B 325 and B 335 models in this LCD-era document only.
  • Catalog says models/accessories are not available in all countries and features/equipment/design may change; no current generation or regional equipment transfer.
  • Native text order alone is not model ownership: visible continuation row across physical48/49 and printed model on49 plus exact width heading/cell on48 are both required.
  • The table states a machine maximum; it does not authorize every presser foot, plate, twin needle or accessory at this width.

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Identity

Manufacturer series

  • Manufacturer-series wording for the exact accepted B 325 entity in this record’s cited catalog. Keep the catalog edition and exact-model scope attached.
  • This series label does not establish aliases, generation, OEM accessory group, shared parts or retail fitment. Do not transfer it to other similarly named machines.

BERNINA 3 Series

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Care, setup & service references

Use the full source procedure and its safety precautions. A short referenced answer is not a substitute for service documentation or qualified electrical/mechanical repair.

Service-manual availability and service-only procedures remain unestablished unless separately cataloged and reviewed.

Coverage and source-review limits

The original source author’s manual research is reused here; it is not a new manufacturer certification. Standard bobbin class, substitutions, shank and third-party compatibility remain unconfirmed.

Coverage and remaining questions

Operating manual
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Exact OEM part application
No model-specific part application is listed here.

Still to confirm

An unanswered question does not mean a part is incompatible. We have not confirmed enough information to recommend it.

Presser foot — Standardized shank class: Not established Full recorded limit & conditions →

Presser foot — Third party fit: Not established Full recorded limit & conditions →

Bobbin — Class system: Not established Full recorded limit & conditions →

Bobbin — Substitutions: Not established Full recorded limit & conditions →

Other names, regional versions, production history, further specifications and documents are not fully covered here. Their absence is not a “none exist” finding.

Next evidence targets

  • Establish replacement-foot, shank and mount applicability separately from the documented sole-attachment procedure.
  • Establish the exact bobbin class, OEM part identifiers and dimensions without inferring them from insertion instructions.
  • Add exact stitch-width and hook-system evidence while preserving the current recorded limits.

These are research questions, not claims that the missing relationship exists.

Sources and page references

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Document and page references (16)

BERNINA 325 and 335 instruction manual

Published by BERNINA

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BERNINA Accessories Catalog

Published by BERNINA · 2026-05 EN;033848.50.04;©2026 BERNINA International AG · English

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PDF page 2 · printed page Machine Overview, unnumbered

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Applicability and edition

Exact retained May2026 sewing-machine namespace; select only accepted plainB325 inB1, retain distinct adjacentGen2. Footcategory, completefoot shankopening, detachable sole, codedC and DualFeedD remain separate. No machine maximumwidth/standardshankheight/bobbin/needle/retailunit or unsupported regionaltransfer.

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Applicability and edition

Exact retained May2026 sewing-machine namespace; select only accepted plainB325 inB1, retain distinct adjacentGen2. Footcategory, completefoot shankopening, detachable sole, codedC and DualFeedD remain separate. No machine maximumwidth/standardshankheight/bobbin/needle/retailunit or unsupported regionaltransfer.

PDF page 13 · printed page 13

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Applicability and edition

Exact retained May2026 sewing-machine namespace; select only accepted plainB325 inB1, retain distinct adjacentGen2. Footcategory, completefoot shankopening, detachable sole, codedC and DualFeedD remain separate. No machine maximumwidth/standardshankheight/bobbin/needle/retailunit or unsupported regionaltransfer.

PDF page 92 · printed page 92

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Applicability and edition

Exact retained May2026 sewing-machine namespace; select only accepted plainB325 inB1, retain distinct adjacentGen2. Footcategory, completefoot shankopening, detachable sole, codedC and DualFeedD remain separate. No machine maximumwidth/standardshankheight/bobbin/needle/retailunit or unsupported regionaltransfer.

PDF page 41 · printed page 41

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Applicability and edition

Exact retained May2026 catalog CB Hook single-bobbin and two distinct purpose-labelled case rows, joined only through independently accepted plain B325 Category B1/B sewing namespace. Gen2, supplied/fitted equipment, standardized class, material/dimensions, retail fitment and substitute applications remain separate.

BERNINA machine catalog

Published by BERNINA · Retained 50-page English catalog; publication edition/date not established · English

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PDF page 48

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Applicability and edition

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Exact accepted LCD-era B 325; row16of16. Full physical48 width column2 joined by aligned continuation row to model on49; printed48/49 labels not established. Physical46 Hook System** CB cell and samepage legend; physical47 country/equipment/change limits. No Gen.2/current-generation/region/neighbor/retail transfer.

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Applicability and edition

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Exact accepted LCD-era B 325; row16of16. Full physical48 width column2 joined by aligned continuation row to model on49; printed48/49 labels not established. Physical46 Hook System** CB cell and samepage legend; physical47 country/equipment/change limits. No Gen.2/current-generation/region/neighbor/retail transfer.

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Applicability and edition

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Exact accepted LCD-era B 325; row16of16. Full physical48 width column2 joined by aligned continuation row to model on49; printed48/49 labels not established. Physical46 Hook System** CB cell and samepage legend; physical47 country/equipment/change limits. No Gen.2/current-generation/region/neighbor/retail transfer.

PDF page 47

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Applicability and edition

Checked as a transcription of the page image.

Exact accepted LCD-era B 325; row16of16. Full physical48 width column2 joined by aligned continuation row to model on49; printed48/49 labels not established. Physical46 Hook System** CB cell and samepage legend; physical47 country/equipment/change limits. No Gen.2/current-generation/region/neighbor/retail transfer.

PDF page 24

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Applicability and edition

Checked against the document text.

Accepted manufacturer-series assertion for the exact B 325 entity in this retained catalog. A series label does not establish aliases, generation, OEM accessory group, shared parts or retail fitment.

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