Bernettes used to be (often) made by Janome, for Bernina. Sort of like Janome made Kenmores for Sears. I don't think it applies to the newest Bernettes, the 12, 15, 20, and 25. Pfaff is owned by the same company that owns Singer and Viking. They have a less expensive Hobby line., which isn't necessarily made by the same factories that make other Pfaffs.