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Bernina B990 Sewing & Embroidery Machine
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)
More space than ever before
The B990 includes a meticulously engineered extended freearm with 14" 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 embriodery projects.
Preview your stitches and designs
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
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
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
Simply attach the included BERNINA 5.5mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor, and the quilting foor 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 the innovative BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR).
Automatic stitch plate recognition
The B990 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. Three stitch plates are included.
Choose or create your matching stitch
With a touch, the B990 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. A total of 2,927 stitch patterns are included. Undo and redo steps in sewing and wih the Stitch Designer, create your own stitches by drawing your idea right on the touch pad.
Your helpful guide on screen
In the Help Center, you will find frequently requested instructions and information, the user manual, tutorials 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
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
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
Pinpoint Placement with 2-Point and 4-Point placement options allows you to easily place designs with the utmost precision. Simply define 4 points on the fabric with the new 4-Point Placement and morph or proportionally fit the design to the area. Use Virtual Processing to verify exact stich points for ultimate precision.
Customize your quilt designs
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. Compatible with BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI and TAP formats.
WiFi Connectivity and BERNINA Stitchout App
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
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
The Embroidery Module XL with BERNINA Smart Drive Technology (SDT) elevates your embroidery experience with enhanced stitch quality, as well as smoother and quieter movement.
Sew and embroider for a longer period of time
The front loading, easy access Jumbo Bobbin holds up to 70% more thread than standard bobbins, allowing you to sew and embroider longer.