BERNINA 990

BERNINA 990

Create your Magic

  • Vast 14" of space to the right of the needle
  • Biggest (10") centrally located Touch Screen
  • Camera & BERNINA Placement Scanner
  • Largest embroidery field at 16.1" x 12"
  • BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)

BERNINA 990 – Create your Magic

The BERNINA 990 embodies Swiss engineering excellence with its spacious design, intuitive technology, and versatility. For magical sewing, quilting and embroidery.

More space than ever before

  • 14" to the right of the needle
  • Large 10" touch screen
  • Giant embroidery with the Giant Hoop

The B 990 includes a meticulously engineered extended freearm with 14" (356 mm) of space to the right of the needle and the Giant Embroidery Hoop (16.1" x 12"), providing you with ample space for big, beautiful sewing, quilting and embroidery projects.

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More space than ever before

Preview your stitches and designs

  • Scan and preview your designs
  • View the needle area on screen
  • BERNINA Placement Scanner & Camera
With the new BERNINA Placement Scanner and Camera, you can scan the embroidery hoop, and view the needle area on the screen in sewing and embroidery. This allows you to precisely position your designs and stitches. Scan to preview how your designs, the chosen thread color and size will look like when stitched.
Also, you can transfer the scanned background to the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9.

​Thread the needle automatically​

​Thread the needle automatically​

  • Simply push a button to thread
  • Watch the machine thread the needle
  • Ready to create in seconds
The Automatic Needle Threader helps you get started with a different thread. Sewing and embroidery needles from size 70 can be automatically threaded. Get started with a different thread, faster than ever before.

Pinpoint Laser

Pinpoint Laser

  • Works in every needle position
  • Indicates the exact needle entry point
  • Next level precision
Enjoy pinpoint precision by seeing exactly where the needle will enter the fabric in every needle position. The BERNINA Pinpoint Laser marks your start and travel points as you sew and embroider.

Built-in Stitch Regulation

Built-in Stitch Regulation

  • BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator
  • Use Stitch Regulation for Ruler Work
  • Works with all BERNINA quilting presser feet and accessories
Simply attach the included BERNINA 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor, and the quilting foot of your choice to achieve perfect quilting stitches with the exact same length at variable sewing speeds. Automatic stitch regulation is now possible with all quilting applications including Ruler Work, thanks to the innvoative BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR).

Automatic stitch plate recognition

Automatic stitch plate recognition

  • Insert stitch plate and sew!
  • Additional security function
  • Three included stitch plates
The B 990 automatically recognizes the stitch plate once it is attached to the machine. If the stitch plate is not
compatible with the selected stitch pattern, needle or presser foot the machine will not sew as an additional
security measure.

Choose or create your matching stitch

Choose or create your matching stitch

  • Total of 2,927 stitch patterns
  • Resize any stitch from 25% to 500%
  • Design your individual stitch
With a touch, the B 990 transforms your design into a stitch pattern or alters existing stitches as you wish. Resize any stitch from 25% to 500% with the new Jumbo Stitch. Undo and redo steps in sewing and with the Stitch Designer create your own stitches by drawing your ideas right on the touch screen.

Your helpful guide on screen

  • Instruction Manual, tutorials, etc.
  • Search within the Help Center
  • Connect with your tablet or smartphone

In the Help Center, you will find frequently requested instructions and information, the user manual and Creative Consultant for various techniques. You can even connect the Help Center to your personal device (tablet or smartphone) with WiFi connectivity by simply scanning the QR code on screen.

Take your embroidery to a gigantic level

Take your embroidery to a gigantic level

  • Extra large 16.1” x 12” embroidery area
  • Giant Hoop with ergonomic twist lock
  • Perfect for large quilts

With the new Giant Hoop and the extra large 16.1" x 12" embroidery field, you will be able to embroider a full 12-inch square. Thanks to the ergonomic twist lock closure, hooping and re-hooping is easy. The inner markings of the hoop and template allow you to easily align a 12-inch square.

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Organize your stitches and designs

Organize your stitches and designs

  • Create and name folders
  • Save new or adjusted stitches
  • Move, copy and paste from the USB stick

Organize your stitch patterns with the File Manager: Save, name, and store new or adjusted stitch patterns and combinations in your personal folder. Easily create, move, copy and paste files and folder to keep your stitches and embroidery designs organized with the File Manager. Name your adjusted stitch patterns and combinations and move entire folders of designs from a USB straight to your folder on the machine.

Place your designs to suit your project

Place your designs to suit your project

  • 2-Point and 4-Point Placement
  • Place designs as they are or morph to fit
  • Perfect placement every time!
Pinpoint Placement with 2-Point and 4-Point placement options allows you to easily place designs with utmost precision. Simply define four points on the fabric with the new 4-Point Placement and morph or proportionally fit the design to the area. Use Virtual Positioning to verify exact stitch points for ultimate precision.

Customize your quilt designs

Customize your quilt designs

  • Modify stitches per inch
  • Unlimited scaling possibilities
  • Compatible with BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI and TAP formats
The new Customizable Quilt Designs bring the functionality of professional longarm quilting to your embroidery machine. Unlimited scaling possibilities, the ability to modify the stitches per inch (SPI) and enhanced quilt securing functions enable you to achieve perfect computerized quilting on your embroidery machine.

WiFi Connectivity and BERNINA Stitchout App

  • Design transfer from/to V9 Software
  • Monitor embroidery process via App
  • Real-time status updates remotely

Since WiFi is enabled on the BERNINA 990, you can transfer designs from your BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 (optional) directly to the machine, or vice versa. And thanks to the BERNINA Stitchout App, the embroidery process can be monitored on your smartphone remotely. The in-app notifications and real-time status updates will make your embroidery more convenient.

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BERNINA stitch<b>precision<sup>2 </sup></b> Technology

BERNINA stitchprecision2  Technology

  • Next generation stitch precision
  • Even faster embroidery
  • Superior stitch quality

The B 990 features the next generation BERNINA stitchprecision2 Technology that makes your sewing, quilting and embroidery experience quieter, more precise, and joyful.

New high-end Embroidery Module XL

New high-end Embroidery Module XL

  • Superb stitch quality
  • Compatible with BERNINA Embroidery Hoops
  • Features BERNINA Smart Drive Technology

The new high-end Embroidery Module XL with Smart Drive Technology (SDT) ensures flawless embroidery.

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Sew and embroider for a longer period of time

Sew and embroider for a longer period of time

  • Front loading, easy access Jumbo Bobbin
  • Ideally suited for decorative stitches
  • More time for your creativity
The front loading, easy access Jumbo Bobbin holds up to 70% more thread than standard bobbins, allowing you to sew and embroider longer.

Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

Over 2,000 BERNINA Stores worldwide offer valuable services to all our customers. Your local BERNINA Store is there to proudly help you, with advice on machines and accessories that best suit your needs, with BERNINA Embroidery Software and also in servicing your BERNINA.

Features & Functions

  • Overview
  • Sewing & Quilting
  • Embroidery
  • General Features
  • Design Handling
  • Stitches
  • Embroidery Designs
BERNINA 990

Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.

Sewing space to the right of the needle 14"
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Sewing space to the right of the needle

More sewing and embroidery space to the right of the needle offers comfort and more maneuverability when stitching large and small projects.
Centrally Located Color Touch Screen 10.1" / 25.4 cm
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Centrally Located Color Touch Screen

Everything at eye level; it is clear and easy to use. Can be used with fingertip or touchpen and offers touch-scroll selection. Display and backround color can be customized and the screen brightness can be set according to your needs.
Help Center
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Help Center

The Help Center includes a Quick Start, the Onboard Manual and the Consultant. It can also be accessed on your personal device (connected via WiFi) via QR codes.
Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) 1200

Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute)

High speed with high power.
Maximum Stitch Width 9

Maximum Stitch Width

The variable Stitch Width can be adjusted while sewing. The 9 mm maximum stitch width available on some models expands your design possibilities.
BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)
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BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)

The built-in stitch regulator works with the BISR Stitch Plate and all BERNINA freehand quilting presser feet and accessories.
Embroidery Area 16.1” x 12”

Embroidery Area

Large embroidery fields reduce multiple hoopings on a project.
Customizable Quilt Designs (.bqm files) 206
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Customizable Quilt Designs

Easily customize quilt designs, with unlimited scaling and setting of stitches per inch.

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Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.

Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) 1200

Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute)

High speed with high power.
Maximum Stitch Width 9

Maximum Stitch Width

The variable Stitch Width can be adjusted while sewing. The 9 mm maximum stitch width available on some models expands your design possibilities.
Maximum Stitch Length 6

Maximum Stitch Length

The variable Stitch Length provides a smooth transition from length to length and can be adjusted while sewing.
Adjustable Needle Positions 11

Adjustable Needle Positions

Multiple Needle Positions allow for very precise sewing. You can sew most patterns in any needle position.
Presser Foot Recommendation
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Presser Foot Recommendation

Indicator shows recommended presser foot for general use of stitch selected.
Presser Foot Selection
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Presser Foot Selection

Lets the machine know how wide a needle swing is safely possible with attached foot.
Presser Foot Library
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Presser Foot Library

Access a built-in library of current presser feet and accessories.
Customizable Stitch Altering Area

Customizable Stitch Altering Area

The Stitch Altering Area visualizes your sewing stitches and edits in real time. Zoom in and out, rotate the view and see the stitches magically come to life on the screen prior to sewing on your project.
Security Function for Needle and Stitch Plate
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Security Function for Needle and Stitch Plate

Select respective needle type (single, double, triple, etc.) and stitch plate type. Automatically limits width function respectively. Prevents needle from hitting foot and/or stitch plate, avoiding damage.
Sideways Motion
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Sideways Motion

Multi-directional sewing expands your decorative stitch possibilities.
Tapering
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Tapering

Create and adjust the stitch taper before and after decorative stitch applications for unlimited design possibilities.
Automatic Buttonhole / Length Measuring System
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Automatic Buttonhole / Length Measuring System

Quickly set the length of the One-step Buttonhole. The same buttonhole size can be repeated as often as required. Remains in memory until another stitch is selected.
Manual Multi-step Buttonhole
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Manual Multi-step Buttonhole

The length of the beads is manually determined when sewing. Bartack, eye and securing stitches are preprogrammed. The individual steps can also be selected by scrolling via the arrow icons or by pushing the button «Quick Reverse».
On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring
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On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring

A button can be placed directly in the display. The size of the buttonhole is determined by turning the Mulitfunction knobs.
Adjustable Buttonhole Slit Width
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Adjustable Buttonhole Slit Width

Adjust the spacing of the beads appropriate for thick or heavy fabrics.
Personal Folder

Personal Folder

Create folders, move, copy and paste files to organise your stitches and embroidery designs.
Import/Export Stitches via USB

Import/Export Stitches via USB

To import and export sewing stitches via a USB stick.
Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns

Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns

Save over the factory default stitch settings to personalize a stitch; remains in effect until you reset to default stitch settings.
Temporary Altered Stitch Memory

Temporary Altered Stitch Memory

Stitch settings are remembered during the sewing session. This saves time when repeating stitches in a project.
History Function (most recently used stitch patterns)
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History Function (most recently used stitch patterns)

The last sewn stitches and their changes are recorded in a history menu and are retained even after the machine is switched off which makes separate writing down unnecessary. Stitches can be selected directly from "History".
Stitch Designer
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Stitch Designer

Create your own stitches or edit existing stitch patterns. 9 mm and Sideways Motion Stitches can be designed.
Creative Consultant Sewing
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Creative Consultant Sewing

Get reliable support for various applications and fabrics from the integrated Sewing Consultant. Makes suggestions regarding needles, presser foot, stabilizer etc.
Fit to Screen
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Fit to Screen

Touch the icon and the entire stitch pattern is visible, but the virtual presser foot is not visible.
Swipe

Swipe

Immediate delete by selecting stitch in combination and sliding to the right or to the left. Great to use when trashcan not visible.
Drag and Drop

Drag and Drop

Stitch patterns of a combination can be positioned in relation to each other as desired using drag and drop or the multifunction knobs.
Pattern Repeat 1-99
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Pattern Repeat

Program the machine to stop at the end of a programmed number of repeats.
Pattern Begin
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Pattern Begin

Start sewing at the beginning of a pattern or sequence wherever you stopped.
Pattern End

Pattern End

No more half-finished patterns; machine stops after pattern is complete. Programmable models offer tie-off and cut.
Mirror-image function
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Mirror-image function

Horizontal or vertical mirroring of the stitch expands the design possibilities.
Elongation

Elongation

Extend stitch pattern length in 1% or 100% steps for decorative effects. Shortest length is 10%; maximum length is 1000%.
Stop, Secure or Cut in Combi Mode

Stop, Secure or Cut in Combi Mode

Set a stop, a cut or secure with 4 stitches in a combination of stitch patterns.
Duplicate Combinaton

Duplicate Combinaton

Duplicate single, multiple or all stitch patterns in combination mode.
Unify Stitch Width and Length in Combi Mode

Unify Stitch Width and Length in Combi Mode

Set the width or length of all stitch patterns in a combination to match the widest or longest stitch pattern.

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Basting Stitch

Basting Stitch

Baste seams, hems and quilts. Maximize the basting stitch length by engaging the Long Stitch Function (on some models).
Long Stitch

Long Stitch

Sews every second stitch; useful for practical and decorative applications.
Jumbo Stitch
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Jumbo Stitch

Resize stitch patterns including monograms from 25 to 500 % depending on the design of the stitch.
Triple Stitch
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Triple Stitch

Stitches are sewn 3 times (forward-backward-forward) for a more distinct and bolder look.
Undo/Redo in Sewing
Distortion
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Distortion

Distort Stitch Patterns left/right and forward/backward in .01mm increments for decorative effects.
Continuous Reverse

Continuous Reverse

Sew backwards at a touch of a button.
Backstepping

Backstepping

The stitch pattern is accurately sewn in reverse stitch by stitch.
Securing Stitches

Securing Stitches

Activate or deactivate securing stitches at sewing start.
Programmable Securing Function

Programmable Securing Function

Program the "Securing" button to automatically secure in place or running stitches.
BSR Enabled
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BSR Enabled

Usability of the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) on the machine.
BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)
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BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)

The built-in stitch regulator works with the BISR Stitch Plate and all BERNINA freehand quilting presser feet and accessories.
Adjustment of stitch lengths as stitches per inch (SPI) in BSR/BISR
BSR 3 Mode
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BSR 3 Mode

BSR 3 Mode is used for free-motion basting around a design. It has 2 different stitch lengths: SPI2 and SPI4.
KickStart Function
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KickStart Function

The KickStart Function allows to quilt in a continuous sewing mode with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) without having to push the foot control.
Start/Stop Button (stitching without foot control)

Start/Stop Button (stitching without foot control)

As an alternative to the traditional foot control, power the machine using the Start/Stop button and regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.
Hopper Mechanism

Hopper Mechanism

The vertical spring presses the sole to the fabric, preventing the material from pulling up with the needle. The result is a neat consistent stitch pattern.
Presser Foot Hover Function

Presser Foot Hover Function

Activate Hover with a quick tap of the Start/Stop button to reposition the project. Program Hover to work with the Needle Stop Down function to Pivot.
Freearm Sewing
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Freearm Sewing

The slim freearm is perfect for hemming small tubular pieces, such as baby clothes, pant legs, etc.
Monograms (with sideways motion only)
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Monograms (with sideways motion only)

 
Total Number of Sewing Stitch Patterns (incl. alphabets) 2927
Alphabets / Monograms 16/2
Decorative Stitches 957
Button Sew-On Program
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Button Sew-On Program

Button Sew-On Foot #18 is the perfect tool for easy sewing of buttons, snap fasteners, eyelets and decorations.
Buttonholes / Eyelets 17/2
Practical Stitches 40
Sideways Motion Stitches 272
Quilting Stitches 124
Tassel/Tapering/Skyline Stitch Patterns 44/36

Tassel/Tapering/Skyline Stitch Patterns

For unlimited design possibilities.
Darning Programs 2
Balance Setting
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Balance Setting

Balance is used to balance forward and reverse stitches so that the stitch formation can be adjusted where necessary to suit the material.
Memory Stitch Combination

Memory Stitch Combination

When opening combinations of stitch patterns they open directly in Combi Mode.
Maximum Embroidery Speed (Stitches per minute) 1000

Maximum Embroidery Speed (Stitches per minute)

Enjoy high speed for completing embroidery projects quicker.
Embroidery Area 16.1” x 12”

Embroidery Area

Large embroidery fields reduce multiple hoopings on a project.
BERNINA Placement Scanner
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BERNINA Placement Scanner

Scan and preview hooped fabric in embroidery for perfect placement of designs.
Freearm Embroidery
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Freearm Embroidery

Easy freearm embroidery with all embroidery hoops without additional tools. For embroidering tubular items such as pant legs, t-shirts, onesies, etc.
Built-in Embroidery Designs 879
Embroidery Alphabets 24
Customizable Quilt Designs (.bqm files) 206
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Customizable Quilt Designs

Easily customize quilt designs, with unlimited scaling and setting of stitches per inch.
On-screen Editing of Designs
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On-screen Editing of Designs

Easily and quickly edit embroidery designs directly on the touch screen.
Design Altering Area
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Design Altering Area

Zoom in/out and pan using touch gestures. Show background color or scanned fabric, turn Grid on/off.
Duplicate/Add Designs
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Duplicate/Add Designs

Increase the number of designs quickly with duplicate. Use + to combine designs and lettering onscreen.
Combine Designs

Combine Designs

Embroidery designs and/or lettering can be combined on the screen.
Change Design Size Proportionally

Change Design Size Proportionally

Enlarge or reduce designs proportionally on-screen. Increasing/decreasing in a range of +/- 20% provides the best results. Other ranges should be tested first.
Change Design Size Non-Proportionally

Change Design Size Non-Proportionally

Change the height and width independently. Increasing/decreasing in a range of +/- 20% provides the best results. Other ranges should be tested first.
Move, Rotate, and Mirror
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Move, Rotate, and Mirror

Move designs through drag and drop or the multi-function knobs; Rotate in 1 degree increments and mirror image embroidery designs for optimal placement on projects.
Align/Distribute embroidery designs
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Align/Distribute embroidery designs

Align embroidery design horizontally or vertically.
Endless Embroidery
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Endless Embroidery

Perfect for embroidered borders that are longer than the hoop. Stitched reference marks and on-screen animations ensure precise re-alignment during rehooping.
Shape Designer
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Shape Designer

Arrange designs including imported stitches into formations such as rectangles, circles, hearts, stars, arcs and more to expand your creativity.
Color Wheel
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Color Wheel

Quickly change the colorway of your design on-screen to get an impression with other color design. New colors are assigned to the current thread library.
QWERTY Keyboard
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QWERTY Keyboard

Display of the QWERTY keyboard in embroidery mode and in Personal Settings for easy text input.
Customizable Lettering
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Customizable Lettering

Recalculated stitches with resizing. QWERTY keyboard, multi-line and justification, edit lettering after creation. Adjust stitch properties (density, pull compensation, satin value).
WordArt
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WordArt

Create vertical, horizontal and curved baselines. Adjust letter spacing to create the best look.
Multi-line Lettering and Align
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Multi-line Lettering and Align

Increase and reduce the distance between the letters, align right, left, middle and change distance between the lines.
Drag & Drop

Drag & Drop

Simple drag and drop allows for easy positioning of embroidery designs.
Start and Stop Editing
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Start and Stop Editing

Indcate the start and stop of an embroidery design. Match two or more designs to be combined as a design or border. Flip the start and stop of customisable quilt designs.
Virtual Positioning

Virtual Positioning

Place every design to an exact stitch and see the visualization in the hoop on the screen.
Absolute Check Design Positioning

Absolute Check Design Positioning

Design placement tool – stitch by stitch. Check individual stitch locations for precise placement on the project from the Edit screen. the needle moves to that location in the hoop.
4-Point Placement with Morphing
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4-Point Placement with Morphing

The 4-Point Placement function allows you to morph your designs to precisely suit your project. Morph or Fit is available.
2-Point Placement
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2-Point Placement

For easy positioning and alignment to place embroidery designs accurately. Rotate and align designs when the project is crooked. Possibility of grid point or free point positioning.
Lock Scaling
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Lock Scaling

Prevents the size of the embroidery design from being changed during positioning.
Check Design Size
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Check Design Size

Tool for placing designs. Check the embroidery design size. The center of the pattern can also be displayed.
Group/Ungroup
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Group/Ungroup

Objects can be easily grouped and edited at the same time. Depending on the design, it can be split using the ungroup function in order to edit or delete individual parts.
Rearrange designs
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Rearrange designs

Change the stitching order of designs by changing the order of the layers.
Undo/Redo

Undo/Redo

Undo and redo steps when on-screen editing.

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Adjust Stitch Density
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Adjust Stitch Density

Change Stitch Density to complement varied fabric.
Change Stitch Type
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Change Stitch Type

Change a satin stitch to a fill stitch to minimize long satin stitches that may catch.
Change Thread Brand
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Change Thread Brand

Quickly change thread color and/or brand on-screen to suit your project at hand.
Basting
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Basting

Stitch your choice of basting stitches before embroidering. Choose to baste around your design or the inner hoop.
Margin Spacing in Basting
Color Resequence
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Color Resequence

Several identical colors of an embroidery design are combined into one color, thus reducing the number of color changes to a minimum. Saves time.
Stitch Design as Single/Multi-Color
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Stitch Design as Single/Multi-Color

Stitch an entire design in one color without stopping or as a multi-color design.
Personal Memory for Saving Embroidery Designs

Personal Memory for Saving Embroidery Designs

Own combinations, altered embroidery designs or external designs can be stored.
Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting
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Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting

Set any length of jump stitches to be cut and eliminate manual cutting.
Smart Secure

Smart Secure

Missing tie-on/off stitches are added automatically if none were programmed.
Invisible Secure

Invisible Secure

Enhanced tie-on/off stitch formation is completely invisible under design.
Centering the Embroidery Design

Centering the Embroidery Design

Off-center design positioning can be saved to the machine and design position in hoop is imported as set in the BERNINA Embroidery Software.
Thread Away Mode

Thread Away Mode

An automatic, quick movement of the hoop ensures thread tails are transferred to the wrong side of the project. Set on/ off as desired depending on design.
Switch Unit of Measurement

Switch Unit of Measurement

Choose to view embroidery design dimensions and hoop sizes in inches or millimeters.
Creative Consultant Embroidery
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Creative Consultant Embroidery

Get reliable support for various applications and fabrics from the integrated Embroidery Consultant. Makes suggestions regarding needles, presser foot, stabilizer etc.
Embroider Sewing Stitches

Embroider Sewing Stitches

Increase accuracy by embroidering sewing stitches, including buttonholes. Access sewing stitches from the integrated folder or import altered sewing stitches from sewing. Import and embroider combinations individually, too.
Multi-format Design compatible

Multi-format Design compatible

No need to convert. Reads EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, PCS, SEW, XXX.
BQM Format Reading BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI, TAP

BQM Format Reading

Unlimited resizing of quilting designs in BQM-Format.
Customizable Quilt Design Format compatible BQM, HQF, PAT, PLT, QLI, TAP
Adjustable Stitch Length (SPI) for Customizable Quilt Designs

Adjustable Stitch Length (SPI) for Customizable Quilt Designs

Changing the stitch length (number of stitches per inch).
Embroidery design formats EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
Design transfer to/from BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 via WiFi

Design transfer to/from BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 via WiFi

WiFi connects your machine directly to BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 to transfer embroidery designs.
Embroidery Design Import/Export via USB Interface
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Embroidery Design Import/Export via USB Interface

Enjoy rapid and direct connectivity for design transfer and updates.
Automatic Hoop Recognition
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Automatic Hoop Recognition

The attached hoop is automatically recognized by the embroidery module.
Embroidery Stitchout Summary
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Embroidery Stitchout Summary

The Embroidery Stitchout Summary screen allows the user to adjust the most commonly used embroidery settings.
View Stitch-out Time, Thread Colors, Size, Stitches
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View Stitch-out Time, Thread Colors, Size, Stitches

View design details at a glance.
BERNINA Stitchout App compatible
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BERNINA Stitchout App compatible

You can monitor embroidery progress and thread colors remotely. And receive notifications when your attention is needed.
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Embroidery Sequence Control
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Embroidery Sequence Control

This function helps to reposition the embroidery position after a thread breakage. You can move forward or backward stitch-by-stitch or in steps of 50.
Position Recall

Position Recall

The last embroidered stitch is always saved so that embroidery can be resumed at exactly the same point in the project in case of a power failure.
Embroidery Module XL (SDT)
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Embroidery Module XL (SDT)

The advanced Embroidery Module XL comes with new BERNINA Smart Drive Technology (SDT). This elevates your embroidery experience with enhanced stitch quality and smoother and quieter movement.
Jumbo Hoop Compatibility (embroidery field: 400×260 mm, 15.7”×10.2”)
Giant Hoop Compatibility (embroidery area: 410 x 305 mm, 16.1" x 12")
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Giant Hoop Compatibility (embroidery area: 410 x 305 mm, 16.1" x 12")

The Giant Embroidery Hoop has everything you need for huge projects: An incredibly spacious embroidery area of 30.5 x 41 cm (12" x 16.1"), an ergonomic twist lock and clamps that perfectly fix the fabric.
Sewing space to the right of the needle 14"
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Sewing space to the right of the needle

More sewing and embroidery space to the right of the needle offers comfort and more maneuverability when stitching large and small projects.
Workspace Height 5"
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Workspace Height

The extra height presents more space for quilts and spacious large projects and makes sewing easier in general.
Weight of the Machine 43.3 lb
Measurements (W x H x D) 26.5” / 9.5” / 16.6”
Centrally Located Color Touch Screen 10.1" / 25.4 cm
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Centrally Located Color Touch Screen

Everything at eye level; it is clear and easy to use. Can be used with fingertip or touchpen and offers touch-scroll selection. Display and backround color can be customized and the screen brightness can be set according to your needs.
Multi Touch Gestures

Multi Touch Gestures

Move, resize, rotate and zoom designs in the stitch altering area for quick and easy transformations.
USB Mouse compatible

USB Mouse compatible

Connect a Mouse with a USB Type A or C to the machine and use with the Stitch Designer or Embroidery Editing for more precise control.
Adjustable Display Brightness

Adjustable Display Brightness

Adjust the brightness of the display in the settings.
Help Center
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Help Center

The Help Center includes a Quick Start, the Onboard Manual and the Consultant. It can also be accessed on your personal device (connected via WiFi) via QR codes.
File Manager
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File Manager

Save, name, copy, paste and move files in your Personal Folder. Receive additional information about designs before opening them in embroidery.
Total Memory 8000 MB
Multi-function Knobs
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Multi-function Knobs

Easily accessible knobs for making stitch adjustments before and during sewing in .05 increments for smooth stitch transitions. Used in embroidery for composing and design alterations.
Spool Holders 4

Spool Holders

Equipt with horizontal and vertical spool holders.
LED Sewing Light 90
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LED Sewing Light

Bright illumination in the needle area and over the freearm. On some machines the brightness is adjustable.
Adjustable Light in Needle Area

Adjustable Light in Needle Area

Separate adjustable brightness in needle area in regards to freearm, can be turned on or off.
Automatic Needle Threader
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Automatic Needle Threader

Easy threading. The needle is threaded fully automatically at the touch of a button.
Manual Thread Cutters 3
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Manual Thread Cutters

Conveniently positioned thread cutters in the area of the bobbin case, the bobbin winder motor and the needle to cut off thread ends.
Camera
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Camera

View the needle area for the perfect placement of stitch patterns and embroidery designs.
BERNINA Pinpoint Laser
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BERNINA Pinpoint Laser

Perfect placement for the perfect project. The BERNINA Pinpoint Laser marks your start and travel points as you sew and embroider. Feel the joy of precision and control.
WiFi
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WiFi

WiFi now connects the machine directly to BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 to transfer embroidery designs. Or connect to the BERNINA Stitchout App. Monitor embroidery progress and thread colors remotely. And receive notifications when attention is needed. Also to Display content from the Help center on a tablet.
BERNINA stitchprecision2  Technology
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BERNINA stitchprecision2  Technology

The next generation BERNINA stitchprecision2  makes your sewing, quilting and embroidery experience quieter and more precise. Swiss innovations allow for enhanced stitch quality and up to 33% higher SDT embroidery speed.
Total Stitch Control

Total Stitch Control

Permanent or temporary altering of length, width, needle position and other creative functions of all stitches - even while sewing.
BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension

BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension

Once the tension is set according to the fabric and thread used, the thread tension is constantly monitored and adjusted automatically, if needed, resulting in the finest stitching.
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BERNINA Dual Feed

BERNINA Dual Feed ensures even feeding of hard-to manage fabrics with beautiful results.
Hook system BERNINA Hook
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Hook system

The CB Hook is the traditional BERNINA mechanism that produces the legendary BERNINA stitch quality at 5.5 mm wide.

The BERNINA Rotary Hook offers the same stitch quality at 9 mm stitch width and bobbin thread monitoring.

The innovative BERNINA Hook maintains legendary BERNINA stitch quality at 5.5 mm and 9 mm stitch widths. An easy bobbin case insertion and large capacity bobbin make this ideal.

The M Class BERNINA Rotary Hook for Longarm machines ensures the legendary BERNINA stitch quality, even at high speeds.

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Jumbo Bobbin with 70 % more Capacity
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Jumbo Bobbin with 70 % more Capacity

More thread on the bobbin ensures significantly fewer interruptions in sewing, which is particularly helpful for large quilts or when embroidering.
Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering

Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering

Fast winding of the bobbin, even while sewing.
Powerful DC Motor

Powerful DC Motor

Full power at all speeds provides for consistent stitching on multiple layers and heavy fabrics.
Hammer Mode

Hammer Mode

Built-in mechanism that drives the needle to stitch through more than 30 layers of fabric. The needle pulsates through the fabric to form the stitch.
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BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)

Knee operated lever raises the presser foot, lowers the feed dog and releases the thread tension keeping your hands free for guiding the fabric and the height for the fabric passage increases so that even thick layers of fabric can be easily pushed under the presser foot.
Automatic Raise/Lower Feed Dog

Automatic Raise/Lower Feed Dog

Automatically raise (or lower) the Feed Dog when switching between Sewing/Embroidery or Sewing/BSR.
Programmable BERNINA Foot Control
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Programmable BERNINA Foot Control

Replace the back-kick function with securing stitches, Automatic Thread Cutter and raising the presser foot.
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BERNINA Foot Control

Consistent control and a back-kick function to raise and lower the needle. One single push onto the front sews one stitch, one heel push makes the needle move up or down.
Icon Description

Icon Description

Key icons are listed with a text description.
Needle Stop Up/Down

Needle Stop Up/Down

The needle can be programmed to stop in the raised (up) or lowered (down) position.
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Thread-up Command

Push the needle up/down button to lower and raise the needle to bring the bobbin thread to the top of the fabric so the threads can be secured manually. Perfect for quilting and free-standing lace.
Automatic Presser Foot Lifter

Automatic Presser Foot Lifter

Convenient automatic presser foot lowering and raising. Press the foot control to lower the presser foot, and sewing or embroidering can be started. At the end of the sewing or embroidery process, the foot is raised automatically.
Automatic Thread Cutter
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Automatic Thread Cutter

The upper and lower threads are cut automatically or at the touch of a button. The top thread is carried to the back side of the fabric. Program 2 types of tie-offs.
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure

Adjust the presser foot pressure to eliminate skipped stitches and wavy seams on knits.
Needle Reminder

Needle Reminder

To save the settings for the needle type used.
Lower Thread Sensor

Lower Thread Sensor

Warns when the bobbin thread runs low.
Upper Thread Sensor

Upper Thread Sensor

Indicates when the upper thread breaks or runs out.
Clock/Alarm

Clock/Alarm

Program alarm time and personal alarm message.
Tutorial
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Tutorial

Access Tutorials for sewing, quilting and embroidery techniques. Also provides information about threading, needles and other including animation videos.
On-screen Help
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On-screen Help

Use the ‘?’ to identify functions and stitches. Built-in animations lead you through processes and provide reminders.
eco Mode

eco Mode

The eco mode saves energy and provides a child safety lock.
Retractable Feed Dog
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Automatic Stitch Plate Detection

The stitch plate is automatically recognised and the machine will not sew if the wrong stitch plate is attached.
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Slide speed control

Regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.
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  • Practical Stitches

  • Buttonholes

  • Decorative Stitches

  • Quilting Stitches

  • Quilt

  • Dress

  • Organizer

  • Chair

  • Quilting

  • Accents

  • Borders

  • Frames

  • Tip

  • Mini

  • Flowers

  • Stylized Flowers

  • Animals

  • Children

  • Baby

  • Food and Drink

  • Hobbies

  • Seasons

  • Holidays

  • Celebrations

  • Travel

  • Words and Sayings

  • Monograms

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Accessories

Unleash your creativity with the included accessories and be prepared for any creative challenge with a huge variety of optional accessories.

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Standard accessories BERNINA 990

Here you will find an overview of the standard accessories for the BERNINA 990.

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BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)

The BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) adapts precisely to your current sewing speed to produce absolutely consistent stitching.

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Reverse Pattern Foot #1C

Reverse Pattern Foot #1C is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.

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Reverse Pattern Foot #1D

Reverse Pattern Foot #1D is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.

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Overlock Foot #2A

Overlock Foot #2A lets you neaten seams easily and sew high-quality hems, waistbands and overlock seams on knit fabrics.

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Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

Depending on the model, Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A determines the desired buttonhole length for identical buttonholes either via a sensor or manually.

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Buttonhole Foot #3C

Buttonhole Foot #3C is the natural choice for easy sewing of buttonholes with and without cording, and is also ideal for gathering with cord.

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Zipper Foot #4D

Thanks to its narrow, centrally positioned toe, Zipper Foot #4D can stitch very close to the zipper coils, allowing it to sew the zipper on neatly.

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Blindstitch Foot #5

Blindstitch Foot #5 is designed for sewing blind hems on all fabric thicknesses for a barely-visible finish.

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Button Sew-On Foot #18

Button Sew-On Foot #18 is the perfect tool for easy sewing of buttons, snap fasteners, eyelets and decorations.

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Open Embroidery Foot #20C

Open Embroidery Foot #20C is ideal for embroidering with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.

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Embroidery Foot #26L

Thanks to its special shape, the Embroidery Foot #26L allows you to embroider with the embroidery module and to darn delicate fabrics.

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Sideways-Motion Foot #40C

Sideways-Motion Foot #40C enables multi-directional sewing, and allows you to sew out large sideways motion stitch patterns.

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Straight and CutWork Stitch Plate with Sensor

With the Straight- and CutWork Stitch Plate, it is simple and effortless to sew using straight stitch and CutWork techniques. Used in conjunction with the straight stitch foot, it enables particularly beautiful sewing results to be achieved.

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5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor

The 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor is ideal for sewing decorative stitches with a width of up to 5.5 mm and quilting with the BISR function. It is also very helpful when working with fine, soft fabrics.

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BERNINA Skill Hub Card

Be prepared to use your machine to its fullest with the included BERNINA Skill Hub online course, exclusive to the BERNINA 990. Learn your machine from top to bottom and start creating with confidence.

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Golden-yellow bobbin case

Sometimes you need more tension on the bobbin thread than usual for embroidery, free-motion sewing or free-motion quilting. And that’s why you need the golden-yellow bobbin case.

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Freearm Slide-on Table

The BERNINA Freearm Slide-on Table offers greater comfort thanks to an increased sewing area, without affecting free-arm function when sewing.

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Seam Guide for Slide-on Table

The Seam Guide for Slide-on Table facilitates professional-quality wide edgestitching while ensuring even distances between seams.

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Accessory Case and XXL Trolley Bundle

The XXL Trolley with numerous inner & outer pockets and Accessory Case offer you plenty of space to store and transport your BERNINA 9 series sewing machine and accessories.

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Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)

The Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS) lets you raise the presser foot and lower the feed dog with your knee. Recommended particularly for appliqué or any project requiring pivoting and getting bulky projects under the presser foot easily.

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Thread-lubrication Unit

The Thread-lubrication Unit improves the gliding properties of metallic or loosely twisted threads with the aid of Silicone Fluid.

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USB Stick

The USB Stick enables fast and uncomplicated data exchange between the embroidery machine and the PC. It stores embroidery designs and data up to 16 GB.

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Touchscreen Pen

The Touchscreen Pen – ideal for working on the touch screens on BERNINA sewing and embroidery computers. Operate the touch screen by gently tapping it.

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Sewing Machine Oil

Regular care ensures that your sewing machine runs smoothly. This also includes oiling.

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BERNINA Accessory Box

The practical Accessory Box can be used to store all Sewing Accessories, such as Presser Feet, Needles and Bobbins. The Accessory Box is supplied without contents.

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Embroidery Module XL (SDT)

The advanced Embroidery Module XL comes with new BERNINA Smart Drive Technology (SDT). This elevates your embroidery experience with enhanced stitch quality and smoother and quieter movement.

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Small Embroidery Hoop

The Small Embroidery Hoop is a whiz at embroidering tubular items such as sleeves or pant legs.

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Medium Embroidery Hoop

The Medium Embroidery Hoop is a useful tool for the accurate embroidering of medium-sized projects with the BERNINA embroidery machine.

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Large Oval Embroidery Hoop

The Large Oval Embroidery Hoop is suitable for both design combinations and extensive embroidery designs. The template makes quick work of accurately positioning the project in the hoop.

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Giant Embroidery Hoop

The Giant Embroidery Hoop has everything you need for huge projects: An incredibly spacious embroidery area of 30.5 x 41 cm (12" x 16.1"), an ergonomic twist lock and clamps that perfectly fix the fabric.

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XXL Embroidery Module Bag

The XXL Embroidery Module Bag has four 360° rotating, sturdy wheels which make transporting your Embroidery Module XL for the BERNINA 9 Series easy. The padding on all sides and additional fastening straps hold your embroidery module securely in the bag.

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Presser feet for every occasion

Presser feet for every occasion

BERNINA presser feet stand for precision and stability. They are easy to change and BERNINA has a suitable presser foot for every application.

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Accessories for Sewing Machines

Accessories for Sewing Machines

BERNINA Sewing accessories let you perform a host of creative techniques with even greater precision and comfort – according to your individual needs.

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Accessories for Embroidery Machines

Accessories for Embroidery Machines

BERNINA’s accessories for embroidery machines turn your embroidery machine into a versatile tool for exciting professional embroidery techniques.

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Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.

Presser feet for every occasion

Gold-Plated Presser Foot #1

BERNINA has designed a limited 125th Anniversary Foot coming in gold. The Gold-Plated Presser Foot #1 is ideally suited to sewing forward and reverse-feed stitches with its cut-outs in front and back of the needle opening.

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Zigzag Foot #0

Zigzag Foot #0 is a versatile all-purpose foot which beautifully handles straight-stitch and zigzag sewing projects as well as decorative projects and embroidery.

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Finger Guard #99

The Finger Guard #99 could be added to every foot for safety, which makes the foot ideal for beginners or children.

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Reverse Pattern Foot #1

Reverse Pattern Foot #1 is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.

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Overlock Foot #2

Overlock Foot #2 lets you neaten seams easily and sew high-quality hems, waistbands and overlock seams on knit fabrics.

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Buttonhole Foot #3

Buttonhole Foot #3 is the natural choice for easy sewing of buttonholes with and without cording, and is also ideal for gathering with cord.

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Zipper Foot #4

Thanks to its narrow, centrally positioned toe, Zipper Foot #4 can stitch very close to the zipper coils, allowing it to sew the zipper on neatly.

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Embroidery Foot #6

Embroidery Foot #6 features a wide channel in its sole for sewing appliqués and decorative stitching. There is also a small hole in the center of the foot for couching a narrow cord.

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Tailor Tack Foot #7

Tailor Tack Foot #7 is suitable for marking seams on the fabric. It can also be used for attractive decorative applications such as 3D effects, fringing and fagotting.

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Jeans Foot #8

Jeans Foot #8 produces neat straight-stitched seams on tough, heavy fabrics such as denim, leather or canvas.

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Jeans Foot #8D

Jeans Foot #8D produces neat straight-stitched seams on tough, heavy fabrics such as denim, leather or canvas.

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Darning Foot #9

The vertical spring action of Darning Foot #9 prevents the fabric from flagging and produces a neat stitch pattern. This foot is also suitable for free-motion embroidery.

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Edgestitch Foot #10

Edgestitch Foot #10 is ideal for topstitching, hemming and embellishing. Its special guide blade helps you sew perfectly straight seams.

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Edgestitch Foot #10C

Edgestitch Foot #10C is ideal for topstitching, hemming and embellishing. Its special guide blade helps you sew perfectly straight seams.

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Edgestitch Foot #10D

Edgestitch Foot #10D is ideal for topstitching, hemming and embellishing. Its special guide blade helps you sew perfectly straight seams.

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Cordonnet Foot #11

The special design of the BERNINA Cordonnet Foot #11 enables precise embellishment and topstitching with cordonnet thread as the upper thread.

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Bulky Overlock Foot #12

Bulky Overlock Foot #12 is suitable for sewing knits, as well as for making and attaching piping and cords.

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Bulky Overlock Foot #12C

Bulky Overlock Foot #12C is suitable for sewing knits, as well as for making and attaching piping and cords.

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Zipper Foot with Guide #14D

Zipper Foot with Guide #14D produces pefectly parallel lines of straight topstitching, and is ideal for the professional insertion of zippers.

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Embroidery Foot #15

With its oval shape and hopper mechanism with vertical spring, Embroidery Foot #15 is the perfect presser foot for all free-motion embroidery and darning projects.

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Gathering Foot #16

Gathering Foot #16 is a wiz at gathering fabrics. If needed, it can sew a flat piece of fabric to a second piece of fabric while gathering the latter – in a single operation.

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Open Embroidery Foot #20

Open Embroidery Foot #20 is ideal for decorative stitching with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.

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Open Embroidery Foot #20D

Open Embroidery Foot #20D is ideal for embroidering with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.

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Open Embroidery Foot Sole #20

Open Embroidery Foot Sole #20 is ideal for decorative stitching with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.

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Braiding Foot #21

Braiding Foot #21 is ideal for creating stylish couched-cord embellishments with a consistent stitch pattern.

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Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22

With its grooves and swing-out latch, Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22 is ideal for the simultaneous couching of several strands of cording or yarns.

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Appliqué Foot #23

Appliqué Foot #23 lets you sew even dense rows of stitches without a hitch – ideal for appliquéing and sewing mini-piping, as well as for traditional sewing techniques.

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Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24

Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24 features a spring-loaded mechanism that prevents the fabric from pulling up with the needle (flagging) when embroidering.

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Cording Foot with 5 Grooves #25

Cording Foot with 5 Grooves #25 is ideal for the simultaneous couching of several parallel strands of yarn or wool thread.

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Quilting Foot #29

The vertical spring action of Quilting Foot #29 presses the foot firmly to your project, preventing the fabric from flagging and ensuring a neat stitch pattern.

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Quilting Foot #29C

The vertical spring action of Quilting Foot #29C presses the foot firmly to your project, preventing the fabric from flagging and ensuring a neat stitch pattern.

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Pintuck Foot with 3 Grooves #30

Pintuck Foot with 3 Grooves #30 is used when sewing pintucks with a double needle. The grooves enable you to sew parallel tucks.

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Pintuck Foot with 5 Grooves #31

Pintuck Foot with 5 Grooves #31 is specially suited to sewing pintucks on medium weight fabrics when using a double needle.

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Pintuck Foot with 7 Grooves #32

Pintuck Foot with 7 Grooves #32 sews fine pintucks on light and medium weight fabrics and is a practical helper with smocking and entredeux.

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Pintuck Foot with 9 Grooves #33

Pintuck Foot with 9 Grooves #33 is especially suited to sewing pintucks with a double needle on very delicate fabrics.

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Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34

Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34 affords you a perfect view of the stitching and needle area. The markings on the sole enable you to sew very precisely.

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Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34C

Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34C affords you a perfect view of the stitching and needle area. The markings on the sole enable you to sew very precisely.

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Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34D

Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34D affords you a perfect view of the stitching and needle area. The markings on the sole enable you to sew very precisely.

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Invisible Zipper Foot #35

The diagonal grooves of Invisible Zipper Foot #35 enable you to stitch zippers invisibly into the seams of garments and accessories.

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Patchwork Foot #37

Patchwork Foot #37 features engraved markings for all your ¼” needs. The straight stitch opening is ideal for patchwork and precision sewing.

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Patchwork Foot #37D

Patchwork Foot #37D features special markings and a straight stitch opening and is ideal for patchwork and precision sewing.

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Piping Foot #38

The right side of Piping Foot #38 is higher than the left side, allowing it to ride more easily over thick layers of fabric and sew mini-piping and trim.

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Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole #39

Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole #39 provides a clear view of the stitching area and is an expert in decorative stitch patterns, appliqué, and satin stitching.

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Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole #39C

Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole #39C provides a clear view of the stitching area and is an expert in decorative stitch patterns, appliqué, and satin stitching.

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Free-Motion Couching Foot #43

Free-Motion Couching Foot #43 couches ribbons, braid or cords directly onto the fabric, letting you sew in any direction you wish with the feed dog lowered.

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Echo Quilting and CutWork Foot #44C

Echo Quilting and CutWork Foot #44C is your expert for quilting and CutWork projects. It’s also the ideal foot for free-motion embroidery and thread painting.

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Pintuck and Decorative Stitch Foot with Clear Sole #46C

Pintuck and Decorative Stitch Foot with Clear Sole #46C makes it easier to sew pintucks, and can also be used for embellishing the finished pintucks.

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Spanish Hemstitch Attachment #47

The Spanish Hemstitch Attachment #47 is ideal for sewing on edgings and fringe, as well as for joining two pieces of fabric together with an heirloom touch.

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Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50

Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50 is an indispensable aid when sewing difficult fabrics.

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Red Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50

The Red Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50 is an indispensable aid when sewing difficult fabrics.

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Roller Foot #51

Roller Foot #51 ensures even fabric feed on difficult fabrics. Thanks to its rollers, it glides easily over "sticky" materials.

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Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52

Thanks to its non-stick coating, Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52 glides effortlessly over "sticky" materials such as leather, plastic or vinyl.

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Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52C

Thanks to its non-stick coating, Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52C glides effortlessly over "sticky" materials such as leather, plastic or vinyl.

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Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52D

Thanks to its non-stick coating, Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52D glides effortlessly over "sticky" materials such as leather, plastic or vinyl.

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Straight Stitch Foot with Non-Stick Sole #53

Straight Stitch Foot with Non-Stick Sole #53 makes it easier to sew "sticky" materials, ensuring an even, pucker-free straight-stitch.

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Zipper Foot with Non-Stick Sole #54

Zipper Foot with Non-Stick Sole #54 sews zippers to "sticky" fabrics, producing exactly parallel seams as it does so – thanks to its guide.

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Leather Roller Foot #55

Leather Roller Foot #55 rolls over the fabric, enabling neat, even stitching on difficult or "sticky" surfaces.

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Open Embroidery Foot with Non-Stick Sole #56

Open embroidery foot with sliding sole #56 is suitable for appliqués, Richelieu embroidery, or following patterns on "sticky" fabrics.

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Patchwork Foot with Guide #57

Patchwork Foot with Guide #57 sews precise straight lines, and is ideally suited for sewing and patchwork projects.

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Patchwork Foot with Guide #57D

Patchwork Foot with Guide #57D sews precise straight lines, and is ideally suited for sewing and patchwork projects.

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Double Cord Foot #59C

The two 6-mm grooves in the sole of Double Cord Foot #59C enable the simultaneous couching of two parallel cords. This foot is also ideal for sewing piping.

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Double Cord Foot #60C

In addition to sewing piping, Double Cord Foot #60C enables the quick, even couching of two parallel strands of cording.

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Zigzag Hemmer #61

Zigzag Hemmer #61 turns the fabric edge under twice and sews it with a zigzag stitch to produce a narrow, sturdy hem.

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Straight Stitch Hemmer #62

The width of the channel in the sole of Straight Stitch Hemmer #62 corresponds to the width of the finished hem, making this presser foot ideal for narrow hems.

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Zigzag Hemmer #63

Zigzag Hemmer #63  is ideal for sewing double-turned hems on fine fabrics.

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Straight Stitch Hemmer #64

With Straight Stitch Hemmer #64 the fabric edge is turned under twice and sewn with a straight-stitch to form a 4 mm wide, compact hem.

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Zigzag Hemmer #66

By turning the fabric under twice, Zigzag Hemmer #66 enables precise stitching and a sturdy hem in medium weight fabrics.

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Roll and Shell Hemmer #68

Roll and Shell Hemmer #68 is suitable for hemming soft fabrics. Its 2-mm guide produces a decorative three-dimensional hem.

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Roll and Shell Hemmer #69

Roll and Shell Hemmer #69 is suitable for hemming soft fabrics, such as tricot T-shirts.

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Lap Seam Foot #70

Lap Seam Foot #70 enables you to sew precise lapped and flat-felled seams in light and medium weight fabrics, and is also suitable for reversible clothing.

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Lap Seam Foot #71

Lap Seam Foot #71 lets you sew up to 6 mm wide flat-felled seams in two steps on jeans and sportswear.

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Adjustable Ruler Foot #72

This foot allows you to sew along Plexiglas rulers to create decorative quilt designs such as lines, feathers, circles etc.

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Adjustable Ruler Foot with Slit #72S

Thanks to the slit in the Adjustable Ruler Foot #72S, you can change a sewing foot without having to cut the thread. This allows an easy transition from Rulerwork to other applications.

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Adjustable Stippling Foot #73

Free-motion quilting and embroidery with the Adjustable Stippling Foot #73 is pure pleasure. Very detailed quilting of small patterns becomes easier than ever.
 

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Adjustable Gliding Cup Foot #74

The Adjustable Gliding Cup Foot #74 is a cup-shaped foot that aids in quilting around dimensional elements on a quilt. Easily quilt around or over raised and uneven seams and embellishments.

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Ruffler #86

Ruffler #86 is specially suited to gathering and pleating fabrics. The density and depth of the pleats can be set.

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Binder Attachment for Pre-Folded Bias Tape #87

Binder Attachment for Pre-Folded Bias Tape #87 enables you to produce even edge finishes with bias binding.

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Binder Attachment for Unfolded Bias Tape #88

Binder Attachment for Unfolded Bias Tape #88 makes sewing neat, even edge finishes a cinch.

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Binder Foot #95

Binder Foot #95 for Binder Attachment #87 and #88 makes it easier to sew edge finishes with bias binding.

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Binder Foot #95C

Binder Foot #95C for Binder Attachment #87 and #88 makes it easier to sew edge finishes with bias binding.

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Pintuck Attachment

The Pintuck Attachment makes it easier to sew full pintucks. This creates a beautiful raised effect.

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Couching Inserts

The Couching Inserts were developed specifically for quilting with the Adjustable Ruler Foot #72. These protect the surface from abrasion when quilting with metallic cords or yarns.

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Echo-quilting Clips

These Echo-quilting Clips have been especially developed for quilting with the Adjustable Ruler Foot #72 and Ruler Foot #96. 

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Presser-foot Set D

The Presser-foot Set D contains 5 selected presser feet enabling you to sew the most popular stitches and perform the most common sewing tasks.

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Accessories for Sewing Machines

PunchWork Stitch Plate with Sensor

The PunchWork Stitch Plate is particularly suitable for needle-felting on rotary hook sewing machines.

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BERNINA Hook bobbin cases

BERNINA offers bobbin cases for all its hook systems. Here, you can find the bobbin cases for the BERNINA Hook.

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XXL Trolley

The XXL Trolley is designed for the sewing machines of the BERNINA 9 Series. The advanced padding system and the high-quality outer material provide a thorough protection for your sewing machine.

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Accessory Case

The BERNINA Accessory Case is the perfect place to store up to 43 sewing feet and other small accessories. An ideal travel companion for sewing or embroidery machines.

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Standard Adapter Shank #75

Standard Adapter Shank #75 permits the easy attachment of accessories for various sewing techniques to preferred sewing machines.

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Short Adapter Shank #77

Short Adapter Shank #77 is especially suited for attaching presser feet with a short shank.

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Snap On Shank #78

The Snap On Shank #78 enables you to change snap-on soles in no time flat. Many different snap-on soles fit on this shank.

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Patchwork Seam Guide

The Patchwork Seam Guide can be attached at the desired distance from the needle. This tool makes sewing straight seams and hems a breeze.

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Circular Embroidery Attachment #83

Circular Embroidery Attachment #83 lets you embellish perfect circles or semicircles of various diameters with utility or decorative stitches as well as lettering.

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Eyelet Embroidery Attachment #82 with Foot #92

Eyelet Embroidery Attachment #82 with Foot #92 lets you punch and embroider decorative and functional eyelets.

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Hosiery Darning Hoop

The Hosiery Darning Hoop enables accurate, effortless darning of hosiery and textiles. The non-slip hoop holds the fabric evenly taut.

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Presser Foot for Eyelet Embroidery #92

Presser Foot for Eyelet Embroidery #92 is a free-motion foot that lets you embroider various-sized eyelets for both decorative and functional purposes.

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Right and Left Seam Guide

The Right and Left Seam Guide is a useful aid for producing straight seams on needlework, home furnishings, and garments.

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Seam Guide with Scale

The Seam Guide with Scale serves as a guide tool, the marked distances on the ruler allowing you to to sew evenly spaced parallel seams

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Buttonhole Leveler

The Buttonhole Leveler makes quick work of sewing buttonholes on fabric edges and on fabric layers of different thickness.

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Buttonhole Cutter with Wooden Block

The Buttonhole Cutter with Wooden Block requires only slight pressure to cut open finished buttonholes, without damaging beads and bartacks.

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Ruler Kit

The BERNINA Ruler Kits contain five different templates. In combination with the Ruler Foot #96, beautiful, decorative quilting patterns, such as connected wavy lines, are easy to create.

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Magnifying Lens Set

The Magnifying Lens Set consists of a machine mounting bracket and three lenses of different strengths for optimal magnification of the work area.

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PunchWork Tool for Rotary-, B9- and BERNINA-hook Machines

Designed for sewing machines with a rotary hook, the PunchWork Tool for Rotary-, B9- and BERNINA-hook Machines enables you to needle-felt on wool fabrics and loden.

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Multiple-spool Holder

The Multiple-spool Holder provides room for several spools of different colors, allowing you to sew and embroider with greater ease and efficiency.

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Multiple-spool-holder Extension

The BERNINA Multiple-spool-holder Extension accommodates additional spools, allowing you to complete your sewing projects quickly and efficiently.

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Border Rulers Kit

The Border Rulers Kit consists of four pieces and is perfect for quilting waves, hearts and oval designs.

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Essential Ruler Kit

The Essential Ruler Kit consists of four pieces and is perfect for quilting squiggly designs, waves and nested circles.

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Curves and Clams Ruler Kit

The Curves and Clams Ruler Kit consists of four pieces and is perfect for quilting squiggly designs, clamshells, curves & nested mini ovals.
 

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Accessories for Embroidery Machines

Mega Embroidery Hoop

The Mega Embroidery Hoop lets you embroider large design combinations and borders without gaps or mismatch.

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Midi Embroidery Hoop

With the new Midi Embroidery Hoop, hooping has never been easier before. The ergonomic twist-lock mechanism guarantees a quick and perfect embroidery performance.

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Maxi Embroidery Hoop

The Maxi Embroidery Hoop (40 x 21 cm) is suitable for large embroidery designs and borders.

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Jumbo Embroidery Hoop

With an embroidery area of 40 x 26cm (15 ¾” x scant 10 ¼”), the Jumbo Embroidery Hoop enables precise stitching of extra large embroidery designs and borders, with no need to rotate the hoop.

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"Hoop 'n' Buddyz" Hoop Insert

The “Hoop ‘N’ Buddyz” embroidery hoop is suitable for embroidery on difficult materials and baseball caps.

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Large Freearm Embroidery Hoop

The BERNINA Large Freearm Embroidery Hoop enables the use of the BERNINA freearm with large tubular items, such as pre-made bags, or T-Shirts, without requiring unsewing and re-sewing.

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Medium Clamp Embroidery Hoop

The BERNINA Medium Clamp Hoop is the ideal embroidery hoop for quilters. The square shape perfectly accommodates square designs common for quilting.

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Small Clamp Hoop

The BERNINA Small Clamp Hoop is the ideal embroidery hoop for quilters. The square shape perfectly accomodates square designs common for quilting.

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BERNINA CrystalWork Tool

With the CrystalWork tool, forms and patterns are precisely punched out as small holes. This stencil hole is filled with crystals that are then extracted using adhesive film in order to be ironed on to material.

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BERNINA PaintWork Tool

With the PaintWork tool, forms, patterns, and images are painted cleanly and precisely. Your imagination knows no limits.

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BERNINA CutWork Tool

Your imagination knows no limits. To achieve the desired results, you will need a BERNINA machine capable of embroidery and the CutWork tool, which you will insert in place of the needle.

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CrystalWork Starter Kit

With the CrystalWork Starter Kit, you are optimally equipped to start using your CrystalWork software and your CrystalWork tool.

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CrystalWork Template Material

You can create numerous motifs in no time with the CrystalWork Tools motif templates and the CrystalWork software.

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CrystalWork Iron-on Film

The BERNINA CrystalWork Iron-on Film is only one element of the comprehensive CrystalWork supplementary material. This film makes it easy to attach crystals to fabric.

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CrystalWork Punches

Do you need a new punch for your CrystalWork tool? The BERNINA Crystal punches are available separately.

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CutWork Needles

Do you need a new needle for your CutWork tool? BERNINA CutWork Needles are also available separately.

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Tutorials

  • Introduction
  • Starting to sew
  • Embroidery
  • Maintenance
  • Behind the Scenes

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  • 28:35

    Comparing the BERNINA Top-of-the-line machines

    The B 990 is a sewing and embroidery machine of superlatives. But what exactly are the differences to other top-of-the-line models from BERNINA, such as the B 880 PLUS or B 790 PRO? And are there perhaps also similarities?

  • 2:02

    Create your Magic! Introducing the new BERNINA 990

    Imagine a sewing machine that can do it all: sew, quilt, and embroider with flawless precision, captivating speed and miraculous features. A machine that will help you transform any project into a masterpiece of art and craft. That sewing machine is the BERNINA 990, the ultimate expression of Swiss engineering, precision and innovation.

  • 7:25

    Unpacking the B 990

    Watch as Christy Burcham, Vice President of Education and Training at BERNINA of America, and Hailey Grzych, Instructor at BERNINA, unbox the magical BERNINA 990.

  • 5:43

    On the go with the B 990

    Sometimes you need to travel with your sewing machine or even with the machine and embroidery module. BERNINA offers a trolley system for the B 990 that provides comprehensive protection.

  • Comparing the BERNINA Top-of-the-line machines

    Comparing the BERNINA Top-of-the-line machines

    28:35
  • Create your Magic! Introducing the new BERNINA 990

    Create your Magic! Introducing the new BERNINA 990

    2:02
  • Unpacking the B 990

    Unpacking the B 990

    7:25
  • On the go with the B 990

    On the go with the B 990

    5:43

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  • 3:16

    How to get ready for sewing on the B 990

    How to get our your BERNINA 990 ready to use. All you need to know about attaching the dual feed to a foot, stitch plates and the slide on table. Have a first glance at the on-screen manual in the new Help Center to find out more about the electonic foot control.

  • 4:18

    How to wind a bobbin and thread the machine

    To make getting started with your new BERNINA sewing machine particularly easy, this video shows you the first important steps, from winding the bobbin to threading using the Automatic Needle Threader of the B 990.

  • 7:13

    Understanding the Sewing User Interface

    The BERNINA 990 offers a large centrally located interactive touch screen with gesture capabilities, icons with text descriptions and makes sewing and embroidery easier than ever. In this video tutorial, we will explain you the user interface in sewing mode.

  • 5:23

    How to understand the sewing settings

    When it comes to customising your BERNINA 990 in sewing, the possibilites are endless. Set up your machine to sew how you want, from securing to the foot hover position and save time while sewing.

  • 6:16

    How to work with the BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)

    The integrated stitch regulation works automatically with the 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor and all BERNINA quilting presser feet and accessories. Simply attach the stitch plate, and the quilting foot of your choice to achieve immaculate quilting stitches with the exact same length at variable sewing speeds.

  • 4:20

    How to customize stitch patterns

    Unlock unlimited creative potential by customizing the 2,927 stitch patterns or creating your own stitches with the Stitch Designer.

  • 3:53

    How to use the Stitch Designer on the B 990

    With the stitch designer of the BERNINA 990 it is possible to create your own personal decorative stitches. This tutorial shows you how to create your own stitches with the BERNINA Stitch Designer.

  • How to work with Jumbo Stitches

    The Jumbo Stitch functionality on the BERNINA 990 means that the sewing stitches are magically transformed into patterns of amazing sizes – sizes never sewn before! Resize any stitch from 25% to 500% forunlimited creative potential.

  • 3:43

    How to use Combi Mode on the B 990

    This video tutorial shows you how to combine stitch patterns and alphabets on the BERNINA 990 sewing and embroidery machine and how to save new combinations for later use.

  • 4:45

    How to sew beautiful buttonholes

    Our instructions show you how easy it is to program the size of the buttonhole by holding the button against the display and sewing the buttonhole automatically, how you can set-up your BERNINA 990 for buttonhole sewing in a few easy steps and use the laser to assist with stitching buttons, placed exactly to plan.

  • How to get ready for sewing on the B 990

    How to get ready for sewing on the B 990

    3:16
  • How to wind a bobbin and thread the machine

    How to wind a bobbin and thread the machine

    4:18
  • Understanding the Sewing User Interface

    Understanding the Sewing User Interface

    7:13
  • How to understand the sewing settings

    How to understand the sewing settings

    5:23
  • How to work with the BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)

    How to work with the BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)

    6:16
  • How to customize stitch patterns

    How to customize stitch patterns

    4:20
  • How to use the Stitch Designer on the B 990

    How to use the Stitch Designer on the B 990

    3:53
  • How to work with Jumbo Stitches

    How to work with Jumbo Stitches

  • How to use Combi Mode on the B 990

    How to use Combi Mode on the B 990

    3:43
  • How to sew beautiful buttonholes

    How to sew beautiful buttonholes

    4:45

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  • 2:51

    How to understand the settings in embroidery

    When it comes to customising your BERNINA 990 in embroidery there are many choices to get the most from your machine.

  • 5:21

    How to understand the Embroidery User Interface

    The user interface of the BERNINA 990 is outstanding. The large centrally located interactive touch screen with gesture capabilities, icons with text descriptions makes sewing and easier than ever.

  • 6:11

    How to edit an embroidery design with the B 990

    The Stitch Altering Area visualizes your sewing stitches and edits in real time. Zoom in and out, rotate the view and see the stitches magically come to life on the screen prior to sewing on your project.

  • 3:10

    How to use the Shape Designer on the B 990

    Arrange designs including imported stitches into formations such as rectangles, circles, hearts, stars, arches and more.

  • 2:57

    Pinpoint Placement with 4-Point

    Perfect design placement starts with exact virtual positioning. Pinpoint Placement gives you total control of the stitching placement of your embroidery. With the new 4-Point Placement, simply define four points on the fabric in the hoop and the design is placed proportionally or morphed to fit the created boundary.

  • How to work with BQM files

    This video tutorial shows how the BQM files are used on the BERNINA 990. The new Customizable Quilt Designs (.bqm) bring the functionality of professional longarm quilting to your embroidery machine. Unlimited scaling, the ability to modify the stitches per inch (SPI) and enhanced quilt securing functions enable you to achieve perfect computerized quilting on your embroidery machine.

  • How to use the File Manager

    It's easy to save adjusted or new stitch patterns, combinations and embroidery designs on the BERNINA 990. With the new File Manager, stitch patterns can be named and saved in the Personal Folder. Create folders, move, copy and paste files to organise your stitchesand embroidery designs.

  • How to understand the settings in embroidery

    How to understand the settings in embroidery

    2:51
  • How to understand the Embroidery User Interface

    How to understand the Embroidery User Interface

    5:21
  • How to edit an embroidery design with the B 990

    How to edit an embroidery design with the B 990

    6:11
  • How to use the Shape Designer on the B 990

    How to use the Shape Designer on the B 990

    3:10
  • Pinpoint Placement with 4-Point

    Pinpoint Placement with 4-Point

    2:57
  • How to work with BQM files

    How to work with BQM files

  • How to use the File Manager

    How to use the File Manager

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  • 4:45

    How to clean and oil the BERNINA 990

    This video shows how to clean and oil the BERNINA 990 sewing and embroidery machine.

  • How to clean and oil the BERNINA 990

    How to clean and oil the BERNINA 990

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  • 3:11

    Unveiling Excellence: The Journey Behind the BERNINA 990

    Watch our video for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of one of the world's most advanced sewing and embroidery machines! The BERNINA 990 has been meticulously developed and is produced with a lot of passion and Swiss engineering excellence at BERNINA headquarters in Steckborn, Switzerland.

  • Unveiling Excellence: The Journey Behind the BERNINA 990

    Unveiling Excellence: The Journey Behind the BERNINA 990

    3:11

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use off-brand bobbins?
We recommend to use only BERNINA quality bobbins because using off-brand bobbins can cause unsatisfying thread tension and other problems.

My Stitchout App cannot find the machine
  1. Is my machine a BERNINA 790 PRO or a BERNINA 990? No other model currently offers this feature.
  2. Is the machine's WiFi turned on?
 
  1. Is the machine connected to the desired WiFi? Compare with smartphone. The name of the WiFi (SSID) must be absolutely identical on the smartphone and the machine.
  2. Is the machine in stitchout mode? Only then can the connection between the machine and the smartphone take place.
  3. In a guest WiFi, the devices may not be able to connect to each other.
  4. Is the machine and the smartphone logged in to the same WiFi? Turn WiFi off and on again on the machine and smartphone. Try again.

Does the B 990 have ECO Mode?
Yes, the ECO Mode function is on the B 990, but it is activated differently than other models. In the Main Menu select the Lock icon.The screen is now locked to prevent functions from being activated while sewing. Select the Lock/Unlock Sewing Functions toggle in the Lock Screen. This now behaves in the same manner as ECO Mode and will shut down all machine functions until the toggle is back on.

The Stitchout App finds my machine, but can't connect it
  1. Is the machine in stitchout mode?
  2. If this happens frequently, please enter the machine manually with SSID and password. See the operating instructions «Setting up WiFi connections»
  3. The WiFi regularly reassigns the IP address and therefore no longer finds the machine. Turn the machine off and on or reselect the WiFi and enter the password.

How do I save, rename, copy and paste files in the File Manager?
The full set of options for the File Manager are only available in the fullscreen mode. Select the Fullscreen mode icon and then select your options. Folders and files must be selected and then options (paste, copy, rename) can be applied as desired. Refer to the Help Center for additional information.

The Stitchout App does not show the embroidery progress
  1. If the smartphone was in sleep mode during embroidery, the machine must be connected in the app or Stichout app must be restarted.
  2. If the smartphone is no longer within range of your WiFi network, the embroidery progress can no longer be displayed, you only receive the messages.
  3. If the number of stitches in the embroidery design exceeds 100,000, the pattern preview will no longer be displayed.

How often should the machine be oiled?
The frequency of oiling depends on the number of the sewn stitches. We recommend to place a drop of oil onto the hook race before sewing for a longer period, but at least when the machine prompts you. When sewing bigger projects, you can oil the machine once a day.

The machine is running very slow.
Check the slide speed control on the front of the machine and move to the right. Here you can set the  maximum speed setting when sewing with the foot control or use it to adjust the speed when working with the start/stop button.
 

My machine doesn't see/find my WiFi network
  1. Is my machine's WiFi activated/logged in?
  2. Is my router turned on? To check: is my smartphone or other device connected to my WiFi network and working? Usually indicated with LED's on the router.
  3. Is my router enabled on 2.4 GHz? If not, please turn on/enable 2.4 GHz on the router. Many smartphones show in the WiFi settings which frequencies are set. For the check, access via a browser is usually necessary or the service provider can provide information.
  4. The machine is too far away from the router! Please compare with your smartphone (show the signal strength on the display) and, if necessary/possible, place the machine closer to the router. This is at least for verification.
  5. Is my WiFi hidden SSID? If so, then please set the configuration to visible or, alternatively, the SSID can be entered manually into the machine, see the operating instructions "Setting WiFi connections".
  6. Turn the WiFi router off and on again.
  7. After changing the name of the machine in the setup program, the machine must be switched off and on so that the connection can be activated and established.

My machine can't connect to my WiFi
  1. Does the router have a filter for MAC addresses? If so,
  2. Include the machine in the MAC addresses filter or
  3. Enable/disable the MAC address filter in the router.
  4. If the WiFi network is a business network, then a higher encryption may be required, e.g. WPA3 Enterprise. The BERNINA machine cannot do this, it supports WPA2 and WPA3 Personal.
  5. Re-enter the password for the desired WiFi network (SSID).
  6. Turn the WiFi router off and on again.
  7. After changing the name of the machine in the setup program, the machine must be switched off and on to connect.

The Camera icon is red in the Status Bar and cannot be activated
In Sewing, if the Camera icon is red, please have a technician check the machine to ensure camera is properly connected. In Embroidery, if the Camera icon is red, ensure that the embroidery module and hoop are properly attached and recognized. Camera is deactivated without these pre-requisities. The Camera is not possible to use during Embroidery Stitchout.

The lower thread indicator is not responding
There may be several reasons for this:
The door of the hook cover is open. Close it.
The sensor of the lower thread indicator is dirty and needs cleaning.
The lower thread indicator has been deactivated in "Setup". Select "Setup", "Monitoring functions" and "Activating the lower thread indicator".

Why are my stitches showing red in the Stitch Altering Area?
Stitches show in red when they cannot properly be sewn based on current configurations. Ensure you have the proper needle, presser foot and stitch plate on the machine and selected in the user interface. If the stitch still shows red there will be a collision with the current configuration, adjust as needed.

What is the purpose of Presser foot pressure?

The Presser foot pressure helps to feed the fabric evenly. I.e. heavier fabrics need more pressure (bigger number); delicate, especially softer fabrics like jersey need less pressure (smaller number).With the use of Presser feet with the Hopper mechanism (i.e. embroidery presser foot, BSR) a change of the Presser foot pressure does not bring any change of the fabric feed, as the moving of the fabric is done manually.The changes of the Presser foot pressure can be saved in the Personal Program.

How does 'Balance' of the BERNINA Dual Feed work?

On the screen, select 'Balance', then the Balance function for BERNINA Dual Feed. 'Balance' is used to fine-tune the feeding of the upper fabric layer compared to the lower layer. Refer to 'Balance/Fabric Feed' chapter in the user manual.

When is 'Manual Threading' used?

Whenever 'Automatic Threading' isn't possible, i.e. when using a twin or triple needle, a wing needle, needle no. 60 and when using the following presser feet: #50, #55, #80, #85, #86, #93.

Support for your BERNINA 990

To ensure that you enjoy your BERNINA for as long as possible, we recommend that you read the detailed operating instructions. Further support information and firmware updates can be found on the support page.

Download manual Support page BERNINA 990

Create your magical wall organizer

The wall organizer project is created in a breeze thanks to the Giant Embroidery Hoop and the machine's many new features. Give it a try!

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Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

Over 2,000 BERNINA Stores worldwide offer valuable services to all our customers. Your local BERNINA Store is there to proudly help you, with advice on machines and accessories that best suit your needs, with BERNINA Embroidery Software and also in servicing your BERNINA.