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BERNINA 500 Embroidery Machine
Sewing & Embroidery Machine
- More space for bigger embroidery projects
- Jumbo bobbin to embroider longer
- Edit embroidery designs via touch screen
- Position your design exactly where you want
- Achieve finest embroidery results
At a Glance
275 built in embroidery designs
1000 spm
Virtual positioning
Programmable jump stitch cutting
15.7" x 5.9" embroidery area
Jumbo bobbin
The Bernina 500 E Embroidery Machine is a versatile embroidery machine with features like the Jumbo Hoop and Automatic Thread Cutter. It has a large color touchscreen for easy navigation and offers precise and consistent stitch quality. The machine can import designs via USB and comes with a variety of built-in designs and fonts.
The 500 E also includes features like the Bernina Stitch Regulator for free-motion quilting, and the embroidery module can be removed to convert the machine to a regular sewing machine. It’s a great option for sewists who want to take their embroidery to the next level while still having the functionality of a high-quality sewing machine.
Bernina 500 E Features:
- 8.5 inch space to right of the needle
- 275 built-in embroidery designs
- Large color touchscreen
- Automatic thread cutter
- Semi-automatic needle threader
- Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) compatibility
- Jumbo bobbin with 70% more thread capacity
- Dual feed for perfect fabric feeding
- Adjustable presser foot pressure
- Multi-format embroidery design capability
20 Year Limited Warranty on Bernina Machines
Bernina warrants this product against defective workmanship and materials for a period of twenty (20) years in case of mechanical parts, five (5) years in case of printed circuit boards, and two (2) years in case of electrical parts from the date of original purchase FREE of charge.
More Space For Creative Freedom
- Handle big projects with ease
- Comfortably create endless designs
- Re-designed embroidery module
The extended freearm offers 8.5″ right of the needle. Enjoy a large embroidery area of 15.75″ x 6.5″ to bring your embroidery ideas to life.
Edit Your Designs With Ease
- Simply undo & redo steps
- Edit designs as a group or break apart
- Customize the stitch-out sequence
With the Enhanced Editing Functions you can realize your ideas directly on screen and use your creativity to create new designs.
Automatic Features Save Time
- No manual thread cutting
- Press a button to lift the foot
- Press a button to cut your thread
The automatic thread cutter operates three steps in one: cuts the thread, lifts the needle and raises the presser foot.
Perfection Is The New Standard
- Manage thread cuts with ease
- No manual trimming on top side
- Achieve perfect embroidery results
The Thread Away Mode pulls the threads down to the underside for clean embroidery results on the top.
Finest Embroidery Results For You
- Perfect stitches, fast & quiet
- Jumbo bobbin to embroider longer
- Frontload the bobbin with new thread
The Bernina Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise with a maximum speed of 1,000 stitches per minute.
Easy Design Positioning
- Position designs easily and precisely
- No need to use the template anymore
- Perfect results in short times
Use Pinpoint Placement to position your design precisely: select two points and match them with the markings on the hooped fabric.
Bernina 500 E Includes:
- Bobbins (x 5)
- Foam pads (x 2)
- Template holder
- Embroidery needle assortment SUK
- Soft Cover with pocket
- Power cable
- Spool discs (x 3)
- Seam ripper
- Screwdriver
- Brush
- USB Connecting cable
- Net for thread spool
- Embroidery Module M
- Embroidery Foot #26
- Medium Embroidery Hoop
- Large Embroidery Hoop
Bernina 500 E Specifications:
| Adaptive thread tension | ✓ |
|---|---|
| Automatic thread cutter | ✓ |
| Bernina foot control with back-kick function | Optional |
| Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering | ✓ |
| Built-in embroidery alphabets | 8 |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 275 |
| Color touch screen | 4.3″ / 10 cm |
| Dimensions | 18.1″ (W) x 12.9″ (H) x 7.9″ (D) |
| Hook system | Bernina Hook |
| Led sewing lights | 12 LED |
| Lower thread indicator | ✓ |
| Manual thread cutter | 4 |
| Maximum embroidery area | 15.7″ × 5.9″ |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 1000 spm |
| Multi-function knobs | ✓ |
| Number of spool holders | 2 |
| On-screen help | ✓ |
| Onscreen editing | ✓ |
| Semi-automatic needle threader | ✓ |
| Setup program | ✓ |
| Sewing space to the right of the needle | 8.5″ / 215 mm |
| Slide speed control | ✓ |
| Start/stop button | ✓ |
| USB interface for pc connection | ✓ |
| Upper thread indicator | ✓ |
| Weight | 24.3 Lbs |
"The freedom to create endless design combinations."
As a cosplayer, Yaya Han has a lot of costumes to make in a short amount of time. The convenience of having an embroidery only machine in her studio helps her finish her costumes a lot faster. The front-loading Jumbo Bobbin's lifesaving 70% extra thread capacity keeps her sewing longer without interruption.
Yaya Han Cosplay Artist
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Included Feet
- Embroidery foot 26
Included Accessories
- Soft cover with pocket
- Accessory box
- 3 Spool discs
- 4 Bobbins
- 2 Foam pads
- Touchscreen pen
- Screwdriver
- Brush
- Lubricator
- Embroidery hoop, Oval 145 x 255 mm (with template)
- Embroidery hoop, Medium 100 x 130 mm (with template)
- USB connecting cable
- Embroidery needle assortment
- Template holders
- Thread net
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