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BERNINA 990

BERNINA 990

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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.

This new BERNINA flagship sewing and embroidery machine offers you an amazing 14 inches of space to the right of the needle and innovative features you have always dreamed of.

The B 990 is more intuitive than ever with easy, modern navigation and gestures. Tap into your inner artist customizing the 2,927 stitch patterns and 879 built-in embroidery designs. Precisely place and view directly on the screen in front of you with the help from the new BERNINA Placement Scanner, integrated Camera and BERNINA Pinpoint Laser.

The new BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR) brings stitch regulation to all quilting applications.

In addition, with WiFi Connectivity and the new Help Center at your side, you can access feature and technique information anytime and anywhere.

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Main Features

14" Extended Freearm Workspace — extra-large throat space for quilts and large projects
10.1" Touchscreen Display — modern gesture-based navigation with customizable interface
Built-In Camera & Placement Scanner — view fabric and needle area directly on screen for precise placement
BERNINA Pinpoint Laser — shows exact needle entry point while sewing and embroidering
Automatic Needle Threader — one-button threading system
WiFi Connectivity — transfer embroidery designs wirelessly and connect to the Stitchout App
BERNINA Stitchout App Compatibility — monitor embroidery progress from a phone or tablet
BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR) — built-in stitch regulation for quilting, including ruler work
Jumbo Stitch Feature — enlarge stitches from 25% to 500%
Stitch Designer — create custom stitches directly on the touchscreen
Undo/Redo Functionality — available in sewing, embroidery, and stitch editing
Customizable Quilt Designs — over 200 built-in quilting designs with advanced editing
4-Point Pinpoint Placement — accurately fit embroidery designs into specific areas
BERNINA Dual Feed — improved feeding for difficult or layered fabrics
Adaptive Thread Tension — automatically adjusts tension for balanced stitches
Stitch Plate Recognition — detects installed stitch plate and prevents incompatible settings
90 LED Lights — ultra-bright illumination across the workspace
Extra-Large Giant Hoop Included — supports a full 12" square embroidery area
Smart Drive Technology (SDT) — smoother, quieter embroidery performance
Help Center & Tutorials — built-in guides, searchable help, and QR-connected support
File Manager System — organize, save, copy, and rename stitches and embroidery files directly on the machine

Specifications

Machine Type: Sewing, quilting & embroidery combo
Workspace: 14" to the right of the needle
Display: 10.1" HD color touchscreen
Max Sewing Speed: 1,200 stitches per minute
Max Embroidery Speed: 1,000 stitches per minute
Max Embroidery Area: 16.1" x 12" (410 x 305 mm)
Built-In Sewing Stitches: 2,927
Built-In Embroidery Designs: 879
Embroidery Fonts: 24
Built-In Quilting Designs: 206 customizable designs
Built-In Sewing Alphabets: 16
Lighting: 90 LED lights
Needle Threader: Automatic
WiFi Connectivity: Yes
Camera & Placement Scanner: Built-in
Laser Guide: BERNINA Pinpoint Laser included
Dual Feed: Yes
Adaptive Thread Tension: Yes
Stitch Regulation: BERNINA Stitch Regulator + Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)
Max Stitch Width: 9 mm
Max Stitch Length: 6 mm
Bobbin Type: Jumbo Bobbin (70% more capacity)
Included Embroidery Module: XL Module with Smart Drive Technology (SDT)
Included Hoops: 4 hoops including Giant Hoop
Machine Weight: 42.3 lbs
Embroidery Module Weight: 15 lbs

Accessories Included

  • Dust Cover
  • BERNINA Accessories Box
  • Power Cable
  • Foot Control
  • Slide-on Table
  • Seam Guide for Slide-on Table
  • Knee Lever/Free Hand System
  • Retractable Thread Guide
  • Touchscreen pen
  • Spool Cap D12
  • Spool Cap D27
  • Spool Cap D43
  • (4) Foam Pad
  • Spool Stabilizer
  • Thread Spool Net
  • (5) Bobbin for Bp9/BERNINA Hook
  • Straight and CutWork Stitch Plate with Sensor
  • 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor
  • Height Compensation Tool
  • Seam Ripper
  • Right Seam Guide
  • Needle Assortment
  • Brush
  • Screwdriver, red, slot
  • Screwdriver, gray, Torx
  • Thread Lubrication Unit
  • Sewing Machine Oil
  • USB Stick
  • Sewing Thread Set
  • Foot #1C
  • Foot #1D
  • Foot #2A
  • Foot #3A
  • Foot #3C
  • Foot #4D
  • Foot #5
  • Foot #18
  • Foot #20C
  • Foot #40C
  • Dust Cover for Embroidery Module
  • Embroidery Module
  • Embroidery Foot #26L
  • Giant Hoop w/ Template
  • Large Oval Hoop w/ Template
  • Medium Hoop w/ Template
  • Small Hoop w/ Template
  • (6) Template Holder
  • (4) Fabric Clamp
  • Embroidery Needle Assortment
  • Thread Spool Net
  • High Thread Tension Bobbin Case
  • Embroidery Thread
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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).

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.

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