Bernina 990 (B990)

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 — and you can be the one of the first to use it.

Now for the first time, you can be one of the very first to own the new top of the line BERNINA 990 — THE ultimate expression of Swiss engineering, precision and innovation And you will be one of the exclusive first to use it. PLUS, reserve now, and you will receive a SPECIAL THANK YOU package that will surprise and delight.

Simply make a 100% refundable* deposit and it will guarantee your place in line and make you a Charter VIP Member of the B 990. These Charter VIP Memberships are very exclusive and only have a limited number of spaces.

More space than ever before

14" to the right of the needle
Large 10" touch screen
Giant embroidery with the Giant Hoop

The B990 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

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.