Is This Machine Right For You?
Expert insights for the BERNINA 990 Sewing Machine
This machine is great if you:
- Want the newest advanced sewing technology
- Sew garments and creative projects frequently
- Prefer precise computerized controls
- Work on complex sewing projects
- Need premium performance
This machine may NOT be ideal if you:
- Only sew occasionally
- Prefer mechanical machines
- Want a beginner machine
- Need a compact sewing machine
- Prefer simple features
Why Many People Love This Machine
The BERNINA 990 Sewing Machine represents the latest generation of BERNINA sewing technology. Many sewists appreciate its smooth performance, advanced automation, and precise stitch control.
Popular Projects for This Machine
"A premium sewing machine for experienced sewists who want advanced technology and excellent stitch quality for many different projects."
BERNINA 990
Create your Magic
> NEW 14" of space to the right of the needle
> NEW 10" Touch Screen with Help Center
> NEW BERNINA Placement Scanner & Camera
> NEW Giant Hoop (16.1" x 12")
> NEW BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator
Discover the BERNINA 990
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.
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 innvoative 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.
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.
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.
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Features & Functions
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Sewing space to the right of the needle 14”
Centrally Located Color Touch Screen 10.1" / 25.4 cm
Help Center
Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) 1200
Maximum Stitch Width 9
BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)
Embroidery Area 16.1” x 12”
Customizable Quilt Designs (.bqm files) 206
Accessories
Unleash your creativity with the included accessories and be prepared for any creative challenge with a huge variety of optional accessories.
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Tutorials
Frequently Asked Questions
Support for your BERNINA 990
To ensure that you enjoy your BERNINA for as long as possible, we recommend that you read the detailed operating instructions. Further support information and firmware updates can be found on the support page.
