Bernina B 990 Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery Machine
Bernina B 990 Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery Machine
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BERNINA 990 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
MORE SPACE THAN EVER BEFORE
The BERNINA 990 sewing machine offers enhanced space with a generous 14″ extension to the right of the needle, ideal for handling large sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects. Its impressive 10″ touchscreen simplifies operation, while the included Giant Hoop (16.1″ x 12″) expands creative possibilities for stunning embroidery designs. Discover spacious creativity with the BERNINA 990, designed for ambitious crafters and artists alike.
YOUR HELPFUL GUIDE ON SCREEN
Access comprehensive assistance directly on screen with the BERNINA 990’s integrated Help Center. Here, you’ll discover essential resources such as the instruction manual, tutorials, and Creative Consultant for various techniques. Easily search for specific topics within the Help Center to find answers quickly. For added convenience, connect your tablet or smartphone via WiFi by scanning the QR code displayed on screen, ensuring seamless access to support and guidance whenever you need it.
AUTOMATIC STITCH PLATE RECONGNITION
Enjoy hassle-free sewing with the BERNINA 990’s automatic stitch plate recognition feature. Simply insert the stitch plate and start sewing—the machine instantly identifies the plate in use. For added security, if the selected stitch pattern, needle, or presser foot isn’t compatible with the stitch plate, the machine will prevent sewing, ensuring safe operation and optimal stitch quality. With three included stitch plates and automatic recognition, achieve peace of mind and seamless stitching with the BERNINA 990.
THREAD THE NEEDLE AUTOMATICALLY
Experience effortless threading with the BERNINA 990’s Automatic Needle Threader. Simply push a button and watch the machine swiftly thread the needle for you. This convenient feature supports needles from size 70 and ensures you’re ready to create in seconds, allowing you to switch threads quickly and easily for both sewing and embroidery projects. Enjoy seamless setup and get right to crafting with minimal hassle.
BERNINA 990 PINPOINT LASER
Achieve next-level precision with the BERNINA Pinpoint Laser, designed to enhance your sewing and embroidery accuracy. This advanced feature operates seamlessly in every needle position, clearly indicating the exact entry point of the needle on your fabric. Experience heightened control as the laser marks both start and travel points, ensuring meticulous stitching and embroidery results with unparalleled clarity and ease.
BERNINA 990 BUILT-IN STITCH REGULATION
Experience flawless quilting with the BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR), designed to elevate your quilting precision. Simply attach the included BERNINA 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor and your preferred quilting foot to achieve consistent stitch lengths at various sewing speeds. This innovative feature supports all BERNINA quilting presser feet and accessories, enabling automatic stitch regulation for a seamless quilting experience, including intricate Ruler Work. Enjoy enhanced control and impeccable results in all your quilting projects with BERNINA’s advanced technology.
WIFI CONNECTIVITY AND BERNIINA 990 STITCHOUT APP
With WiFi connectivity enabled on the BERNINA 990, seamlessly transfer designs between your machine and BERNINA Embroidery Software 9. Monitor your embroidery process remotely using the BERNINA Stitchout App on your smartphone, receiving real-time status updates and in-app notifications for added convenience. Stay connected and in control of your embroidery projects like never before with these advanced wireless features.
PLACE YOUR DESIGNS TO SUIT YOUR PROJECT
Achieve perfect placement for your projects with the BERNINA 990’s advanced Pinpoint Placement capabilities. Utilize 2-Point and 4-Point Placement options to position designs with exceptional accuracy. Define four points on your fabric using the innovative 4-Point Placement feature, and seamlessly adjust or proportionally fit your design to the desired area. Validate stitch points precisely with Virtual Positioning for flawless execution every time. Enjoy unparalleled precision and ease in placing and adjusting designs to suit your creative vision with the BERNINA 990.
BERNINA 990 stitchprecision2 TECHNOLOGY
Experience the next generation of sewing, quilting, and embroidery with the BERNINA 990 featuring stitchprecision2 Technology. This advanced innovation delivers superior stitch precision, ensuring quieter operation and even faster embroidery speeds while maintaining impeccable stitch quality. Elevate your crafting experience with enhanced precision and joy in every project with the BERNINA 990.
OREVIEW YOUR STITCHES AND DESIGNS
With the innovative BERNINA Placement Scanner and Camera, previewing your stitches and designs is effortless. Scan your embroidery hoop and view the needle area directly on the screen during sewing and embroidery tasks. This feature ensures precise positioning of designs and stitches, letting you see how chosen thread colors and sizes will appear when stitched. Additionally, you can transfer scanned backgrounds to the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 for further customization and planning. Perfect your projects with enhanced precision and creativity using BERNINA’s advanced scanning technology.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR QUILT DESIGNS
Elevate your quilting projects with the BERNINA 990’s Customizable Quilt Designs, designed to bring professional longarm quilting capabilities to your embroidery machine. Enjoy unlimited scaling possibilities and the flexibility to modify stitches per inch (SPI), ensuring precise and personalized quilting results. Compatible with BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI, and TAP formats, this feature enhances quilt securing functions, enabling seamless integration of computerized quilting techniques into your embroidery projects. Discover enhanced creativity and precision in every quilt design with the BERNINA 990.
ORGANIZE YOUR STITCHES AND DESIGNS
Efficiently manage your stitches and designs with the BERNINA 990’s File Manager feature. Organize your stitch patterns by creating and naming folders, and store new or customized stitch patterns and combinations in your personal directory. Seamlessly navigate through files with options to move, copy, and paste from USB sticks, ensuring all your embroidery designs stay neatly organized. Name and categorize adjusted stitch patterns for easy access, and effortlessly transfer entire folders of designs directly from USB to your machine’s storage. Keep your creative workspace tidy and streamlined with the BERNINA 990’s intuitive File Manager capabilities.
CHOOSE OR CREATE YOUR MATCHING STITCH
Explore endless creativity with the BERNINA 990’s vast selection of 2,927 stitch patterns. Whether choosing from existing designs or creating your own, the machine empowers you to resize stitches from 25% to 500% with the innovative Jumbo Stitch feature. Effortlessly transform your designs into stitch patterns with a simple touch, and utilize the Stitch Designer to craft personalized stitches directly on the intuitive touchscreen. Enjoy complete artistic freedom and precision in every sewing project with the BERNINA 990.
SEW AND EMBROIDER FOR A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME
Maximize your sewing and embroidery time with the BERNINA 990’s front-loading, easy access Jumbo Bobbin. Designed to hold up to 70% more thread than standard bobbins, it ensures extended sessions for creative projects, especially ideal for decorative stitches. Enjoy uninterrupted creativity with the capacity to sew and embroider for longer periods, making the most of your crafting time with the BERNINA 990.
TAKE YOUR EMBROIDERY TO A GIGANTIC LEVEL
Elevate your embroidery projects to new dimensions with the BERNINA 990’s Giant Hoop, featuring an expansive 16.1″ x 12″ embroidery area. This spacious field allows for seamless embroidery of large designs, including full 12-inch squares ideal for quilting projects. The hoop’s ergonomic twist lock closure ensures effortless hooping and re-hooping, while inner markings and templates facilitate precise alignment of your fabric. Enjoy unmatched versatility and ease in creating expansive and intricate embroidery with the BERNINA 990.
NEW HIGH-END EMBROIDERY MODULE XL
Introducing the new high-end Embroidery Module XL equipped with BERNINA Smart Drive Technology (SDT), delivering impeccable stitch quality and seamless embroidery performance. Compatible with BERNINA Embroidery Hoops, this advanced module sets a new standard for precision and reliability in embroidery.
B 990 Features
General:
- Multi Touch Gestures
- USB Mouse Compatible
- Adjustable Display Brightness
- Help Center
- File Manager
- Total Memory 8000 MB
- Multi-function Knobs
- Spool Holders: 4
- LED Sewing Light: 90
- Adjustable Light in Needle Area
- Automatic Needle Threader
- Manual Thread Cutters: 3
- Camera
- BERNINA Pinpoint Laser
- WiFi
- BERNINA stitchprecision2 Technology
- Total Stitch Control
- BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension
- BERNINA Dual Feed
- Jumbo Bobbin with 70% more Capacity
- Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering
- Powerful DC Motor
- Hammer Mode
- BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)
- Automatic Raise/Lower Feed Dog
- Programmable BERNINA Foot Control
- BERNINA Foot Control
- Icon Description
- Needle Stop Up/Down
- Thread-Up Command
- Automatic Presser Foot Lifter
- Automatic Thread Cutter
- Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
- Needle Reminder
- Lower Thread Sensor
- Upper Thread Sensor
- Clock/Alarm
- Tutorial
- On-Screen Help
- eco Mode
- Retractable Feed Dog
- Automatic Stitch Plate Detection
- Slide Speed Control
Sewing and Quilting:
- Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute): 1200
- Maximum Stitch Width (mm): 9
- Maximum Stitch Length (mm): 6
- Needle Positions: 11
- Presser Foot Selection
- Presser Foot Library
- Customizable Stitch Altering Area
- Security Function for Needle and Stitch Plate
- Sideways Motion
- Tapering
- Automatic Buttonhole/Length Measuring System
- Manual Multi-Step Buttonhole
- On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring
- Adjustable Buttonhole Slit Width
- Personal Folder
- Import/Export Stitches via USB
- Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns
- Temporary Altered Stitch Memory
- History Function (most recently used stitch patterns)
- Stitch Designer
- Creative Consultant Sewing
- Fit to Screen
- Swipe
- Drag & Drop
- Pattern Repeat: 1-99
- Pattern Begin
- Pattern End
- Mirror-Image Function
- Elongation
- Stop, Secure, or Cut in Combi Mode
- Duplicate Combination
- Unify Stitch Width and Length in Combi Mode
- Basting Stitch
- Long Stitch
- Jumbo Stitch
- Triple Stitch
- Undo/Redo in Sewing
- Distortion
- Continuous Reverse
- Backstepping
- Securing Stitches
- Programmable Securing Function
- BSR Enabled
- BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)
- Adjustment of Stitch Lengths as Stitches Per Inch (SPI) in BSR/BISR
- BSR 3 Mode
- KickStart Function
- Start/Stop Button (stitching without foot control)
- Hopper Mechanism
- Presser Foot Hover Function
- Freearm Sewing
- Monograms (with sideways motion only)
- Number of Stitch Patterns (included alphabet): 1450
- Sewing Alphabets: 8
- Decorative Stitches: 2927
- Alphabets/Monograms: 16/2
- Decorative Stitches: 957
- Button Sew-On Program
- 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
- Memory Stitch Combination
Embroidery:
- Maximum Embroidery Speed (stitches per minute): 1000
- BERNINA Placement Scanner
- Freearm Embroidery
- Built-In Embroidery Designs: 879
- Embroidery Alphabets: 24
- Customizable Quilt Designs (.bqm files): 206
- On-Screen Editing of Designs
- Design Altering Area
- Duplicate/Add Designs
- Combine Designs
- Change Design Size Proportionally
- Change Design Size Non-Proportionally
- Move, Rotate, and Mirror
- Align/Distribute Embroidery Designs
- Endless Embroidery
- Shape Designer
- Color Wheel
- QWERTY Keyboard
- Customizable Lettering
- WordArt
- Multi-Line Lettering and Align
- Drag and Drop
- Start and Stop Editing
- Absolute Check Design Positioning
- 4-Point Placement with Morphing
- 2-Point Placement
- Lock Scaling
- Check Design Size
- Group/Ungroup
- Rearrange Designs
- Undo/Redo
- Adjust Stitch Density
- Change Stitch Type
- Change Thread Brand
- Basting
- Margin Spacing in Basting
- Color Resequence
- Stitch Design as Single/Multi-Color
- Personal Memory for Saving Embroidery Designs
- Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting
- Smart Secure
- Invisible Secure
- Centering the Embroidery Design
- Thread Away Mode
- Switch Unit of Measurement
- Creative Consultant Emboridery
- Embroider Sewing Stitches
- Multi-Format Design Compatible
- BQM Format Reading: BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI, TAP
- Embroidery Design Formats: EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
- Adjust Stitches Per Inch (BQM)
- Direct Design Transfer to/from BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 via WiFi
- Embroidery Design Import/Export via USB Interface
- Automatic Hoop Recognition
- View Stitch-Out Time, Thread Colors, Size, Stitches
- BERNINA Stitchout App Compatible
- Embroidery Sequence Control
- Position Recall
- Embroidery Module XL (SDT)
- Jumbo Hoop Compatibility (embroidery field: 400 x 260 mm, 15.7″ x 10.2″)
- Giant Hoop Compatibility (embroidery field: 410 x 305 mm, 16.1″ x 12″)
Included Accessories
General:
- Spool Stabilizer
- Foam Pad (4x)
- Sewing Thread Set
- Power Cable
- Foot Control
- Net for Thread Spool, White
- Bobbins (Set of 5)
- Height Compensation Tool
- Seam Ripper
- Seam Guide, Right
- Selection of Needles
- Brush
- Screwdriver Red
- Screwdriver Torx, Gray
- Embroidery Needle Assortment SUK
- Dust Cover
- Retractable Thread Guide
- Spool Cap D12
- Spool Cap D27
- Spool Cap D43
- 9 mm Stitch Plate
- Dust Cover for Embroidery Module
- Template Holder
- 4x Fabric Clap
- Embroidery Thread Set
- BERNINA Trolley
- BERNINA Embroidery Module Bag
- Accessory Case
- BERNINA Skill Hub Code
- BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)
- Straight and CutWork Stitch Plate with Sensor
- 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor
- Golden-Yellow Bobbin Case
- Freearm Slide-On Table
- Seam Guide for Slide-On Table
- Knee Lifter/Free-Hand System
- Thread-Lubrication Unit
- USB Stick
- Touchscreen Pen for 9 Series
- Sewing Machine Oil
- BERNINA Accessory Box
- Embroidery Module XL (SDT)
Accessory Feet:
- Reverse Pattern Foot #1C
- Reverse Pattern Foot #1D
- Overlock Foot #2A
- Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A
- Zipper Foot #4D
- Blindstitch Foot #5
- Button Sew-On Foot #18
- Open Embroidery Foot #20C
- Embroidery Foot #26L
- Sideways-Motion Foot #40
Embroidery Hoops:
- Small Embroidery Hoop
- Medium Embroidery Hoop
- Large Oval Embroidery Hoop
- Giant Embroidery Hoop
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Dimensions: 26.5″ W x 9.5″ H x 16.6″ D
- Weight: 43.3 lbs
- Workspace Height: 5″
- Sewing Space to the Right of the Needle: 14″
- Centrally Located Color Touch Screen: 10.1″ / 25.4 cm
- Embroidery Area: 16.1″ x 12″
MANUFACTURE’S WARRANTY:
- 2 Years on electrical parts
- 5 Years in the case of printed circuit boards
- 20 Years in the case of mechanical parts from the date of purchase of the product5″
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