BERNINA 990 Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Machine
Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery
Create your Magic
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.
Precisely manufactured down to the very last detail. BERNINA stands for quality and Swiss tradition for more than 125 years. Constantly reinventing the sewing machine.
The BERNINA 990 Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Machine embodies Swiss engineering excellence with its spacious design, intuitive technology, and versatility. For magical sewing, quilting and embroidery.
The 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!
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.
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
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
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
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 innovative BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR).
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
The BERNINA 990 Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Machine embodies Swiss engineering excellence with its spacious design, intuitive technology, and versatility. For magical sewing, quilting and embroidery.
The 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!
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.
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
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
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
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 innovative BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR).
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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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