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NEW! BERNINA 990 Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Machine

Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery

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. Now for the first time, you can be one of the very first to own one. The new top-of-the-line BERNINA 990 — THE ultimate expression of Swiss engineering, precision and innovation.
  • 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)

The NEW! BERNINA 990 Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Machine is for in-store pick up only. When you request a quote, a sales representative will reach out as soon as possible to discuss the full sale price & when your machine will be ready!  

 CALL US: 916-586-8319
Email: orders@meissnersewing.com

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.

Have a look in the 360-degree viewer

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.

More information
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.

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

BERNINA stitchprecision Technology

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

The B 990 features the next generation BERNINA stitchprecisionTechnology 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.

More information
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.
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At a Glance

Sewing, quilting, embroidery combo

14" throat space

16.1" x 12" embroidery area

2927 built in stitches

879 built in embroidery designs

Bernina integrated stitch regulator

The NEW! BERNINA 990 Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Machine is for in-store pick up only. When you request a quote, a sales representative will reach out as soon as possible to discuss the full sale price & when your machine will be ready!  

 CALL US: 916-586-8319
Email: orders@meissnersewing.com

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.

Have a look in the 360-degree viewer

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.

More information
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.

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

BERNINA stitchprecision Technology

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

The B 990 features the next generation BERNINA stitchprecisionTechnology 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.

More information
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.
  • Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute): 1200
  • Maximum Stitch Width: 9mm
  • Maximum Stitch Length: 6mm
  • Adjustable Needle Positions: 11
  • Presser Foot Recommendation: Indicator shows recommended presser foot for general use of stitch selected.
  • Presser Foot Selection: Lets the machine know how wide a needle swing is safely possible with attached foot.
  • Presser Foot Library: Access a built-in library of current presser feet and accessories.
  • Customizable Stitch Altering Area: The Stitch Altering Area visualizes your sewing stitches and edits in real time.
  • 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: Multi-directional sewing expands your decorative stitch possibilities.
  • Tapering: Create and adjust the stitch taper before and after decorative stitch applications for unlimited design possibilities.
  • Automatic Buttonhole / Length Measuring System: Quickly set the length of the One-step Buttonhole.
  • Manual Multi-step Buttonhole: The length of the beads is manually determined when sewing. Bartack, eye, and securing stitches are preprogrammed.
  • 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: Adjust the spacing of the beads appropriate for thick or heavy fabrics.
  • Personal Folder: Create folders, move, copy and paste files to organise your stitches and embroidery designs.
  • Import/Export Stitches via USB
  • 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: Stitch settings are remembered during the sewing session.
  • History Function (most recently used stitch patterns)
  • Stitch Designer: Create your own stitches or edit existing stitch patterns.
  • 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: Touch the icon and the entire stitch pattern is visible, but the virtual presser foot is not visible.
  • 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: 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 Program the machine to stop at the end of a programmed number of repeats.
  • Pattern Begin: Start sewing at the beginning of a pattern or sequence wherever you stopped
  • Pattern End: No more half-finished patterns; machine stops after pattern is complete. Programmable models offer tie-off and cut.
  • Mirror-image function: Horizontal or vertical mirroring of the stitch expands the design possibilities.
  • 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: Set a stop, a cut or secure with 4 stitches in a combination of stitch patterns
  • Duplicate Combination: Duplicate single, multiple or all stitch patterns in combination 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.
  • Basting Stitch: Baste seams, hems and quilts. Maximize the basting stitch length by engaging the Long Stitch Function (on some models).
  • Long Stitch: Sews every second stitch; useful for practical and decorative applications. Jumbo Stitch ✓ Resize stitch patterns including monograms from 25 to 500 % depending on the design of the stitch. Triple Stitch ✓ Stitches are sewn 3 times (forward-backward-forward) for a more distinct and bolder look. Undo/Redo in Sewing ✓ Distortion ✓ Distort Stitch Patterns left/right and forward/backward in .01mm increments for decorative effects. Continuous Reverse ✓ Sew backwards at a touch of a button Backstepping ✓ The stitch pattern is accurately sewn in reverse stitch by stitch. Securing Stitches ✓ Activate or deactivate securing stitches at sewing start. Programmable Securing Function ✓ Program the "Securing" button to automatically secure in place or running stitches. BSR Enabled ✓ Usability of the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) on the machine. 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 ✓ BSR 3 Mode is used for free-motion basting around a design. It has 2 different stitch lengths: SPI2 and SPI4. 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) ✓ 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 ✓ 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 ✓ 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 ✓ The slim freearm is perfect for hemming small tubular pieces, such as baby clothes, pant legs, etc. 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 ✓ 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 Darning Programs 2 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 ✓ When opening combinations of stitch patterns they open directly in Combi Mode.
    • Reverse Pattern Foot #1C
    • Reverse Pattern Foot #1D
    • Overlock Foot #2A
    • Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A
    • Buttonhole Foot #3C
    • Zipper Foot #4D
    • Blindstitch Foot #5
    • Button Sew-On Foot #18
    • Open Embroidery Foot #20C
    • Embroidery Foot #26L
    • Sideways-Motion Foot #40C
    • Sewing space to the right of the needle: 14"
    • Workspace Height: 5"
    • 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
    • Standard accessories BERNINA 990
    • Straight and CutWork Stitch Plate with Sensor
    • 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor
    • BERNINA Skill Hub Card
    • Golden-yellow bobbin case
    • Freearm Slide-on Table
    • Seam Guide for Slide-on Table
    • Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)
    • Thread-lubrication Unit
    • USB Stick
    • Touchscreen Pen
    • Sewing Machine Oil
    • Accessories Box
    • Embroidery Module XL (SDT)
    • Small Embroidery Hoop
    • Medium Embroidery Hoop
    • Large Oval Embroidery Hoop
    • Giant Embroidery Hoop

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    1. Standard accessories BERNINA 990
    2. Reverse Pattern Foot #1C
    3. Reverse Pattern Foot #1D
    4. Overlock Foot #2A
    5. Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A
    6. Buttonhole Foot #3C
    7. Zipper Foot #4D
    8. Blindstitch Foot #5
    9. Button Sew-On Foot #18
    10. Open Embroidery Foot #20C
    11. Embroidery Foot #26L
    12. Sideways-Motion Foot #40C
    13. Straight and CutWork Stitch Plate with Sensor
    14. 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor
    15. BERNINA Skill Hub Card

    16. Golden-yellow bobbin case
    17. Freearm Slide-on Table
    18. Seam Guide for Slide-on Table
    19. Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)
    20. Thread-lubrication Unit
    21. USB Stick
    22. Touchscreen Pen
    23. Sewing Machine Oil
    24. Accessories Box
    25. Embroidery Module XL (SDT)
    26. Small Embroidery Hoop
    27. Medium Embroidery Hoop
    28. Large Oval Embroidery Hoop
    29. Giant Embroidery Hoop

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