Bernina
Bernina 990 Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery Machine
Bernina 990 Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery Machine
SKU: BE990
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BERNINA 990: Create Your Magic
The Ultimate in Sewing
Experience unparalleled precision with the BERNINA 990. Featuring 14 inches of space to the right of the needle, this machine offers an expansive workspace for your most ambitious projects. The advanced BERNINA Pinpoint Laser ensures exact needle placement, allowing for flawless stitching every time.
The Ultimate in Embroidery
Expand your embroidery with the BERNINA 990's state-of-the-art features. The large 10-inch touch screen, combined with the BERNINA Placement Scanner and built-in camera, makes positioning designs effortless and precise. With an expansive embroidery area of 16.1 x 12 inches, your creative possibilities are virtually limitless.
The Ultimate in Quilting
Designed with quilters in mind, the BERNINA 990 offers an all-in-one solution for quilting enthusiasts. Its extra-large workspace and precise integrated stitch regulation allow you to customize quilts of any size with confidence. From the first stitch to the last, the BERNINA 990 ensures your quilting projects are executed to perfection.
Additional Features
Automatic Needle Threader
- 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
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 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 directly on the touch screen.
Smart Technology and Connectivity
Your Helpful Guide On-Screen
- Instruction manual, tutorials, and help center
- 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 the Creative Consultant for various techniques. You can even connect the Help Center to your personal device (tablet or smartphone) via WiFi by simply scanning the QR code on-screen.
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 directly to the machine. Thanks to the BERNINA Stitchout App, you can also monitor the embroidery process remotely via your smartphone.
See the rest of the Bernina sewing machines we carry, or compare the 990 against every embroidery machine at Quality Sewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How large is the embroidery area on the Bernina 990?
The maximum embroidery area is 16.1" x 12" (410 x 305 mm) with the included Giant Hoop, which stitches a full 12-inch square. Maximum embroidery speed is 1,000 stitches per minute, and 879 designs are built in.
What does the integrated camera do on the Bernina 990?
The camera shows the needle area on the screen so you can place stitches and designs accurately. It works with the BERNINA Placement Scanner on the 10-inch touchscreen, and the Pinpoint Laser marks the needle entry point in every needle position.
How does stitch regulation work on the B 990?
The BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR) keeps stitch length even at variable sewing speeds when you attach the included 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor and a quilting foot. It works with all BERNINA quilting feet and accessories, and over 200 customizable quilt designs are built in.
How many stitches does the Bernina 990 offer?
It offers 2,927 built-in stitches. Jumbo Stitch Resizing scales any stitch from 25% to 500%, and the Stitch Designer lets you draw your own stitches on the touchscreen. Maximum stitch width is 9 mm.
How much workspace does the Bernina 990 have?
The space to the right of the needle is 14 inches (356 mm), and sewing speed reaches 1,200 stitches per minute. The display is a 10.1-inch color touchscreen, and 11 presser feet are included. Compare more in our Bernina sewing and embroidery machines.