The New Bernina 990 - Everything You Want to Know
We're back from Bernina University 2024 - a once a year event where dealers from all over the country meet to learn about the latest releases, mingle with fellow Bernina enthusiasts and get inspired. This year was different... Bernina announced they will be releasing a brand new, Top-Of-The-Line Sewing, Embroidery & Quilting machine that will change the way you create. Here are the details...
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. What makes this machine different?
Enjoy 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.
Preview your stitches and designs
- Scan and preview your designs
- View the needle area on screen
- BERNINA Placement Scanner & Camera
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Thread the needle automatically
- Simply push a button to thread
- Watch the machine thread the needle
- Ready to create in seconds
Pinpoint Laser
- Works in every needle position
- Indicates the exact needle entry point
- Next level precision
Built-in Stitch Regulation
- BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator
- Use Stitch Regulation for Ruler Work
- Works with all BERNINA quilting presser feet and accessories
Automatic stitch plate recognition
- Insert stitch plate and sew!
- Additional security function
- Three included stitch plates
compatible with the selected stitch pattern, needle or presser foot the machine will not sew as an additional
security measure.
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Choose or create your matching stitch
- Total of 2,927 stitch patterns
- Resize any stitch from 25% to 500%
- Design your individual stitch
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.
What else can you enjoy with the Magic of the Bernina 990?
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.
Want to see it in action? We're excited to be hosting Bernina Educator, Vinetta McCall, at our store & studio on June 20th! Don't miss this incredible event to see the machine in action and learn just how incredible this brand new sewing, embroidery & quilting machine is - it's magic.