BEAUTIFUL, GIANT EMBROIDERY. MADE EASY, FAST AND PRECISE.
The BERNINA 990 features extraordinary innovations to make embroidering even more precise and easier than ever. Go
beyond normal embroidery editing with the numerous on-screen editing features. With just the touch of a finger quickly
edit and design your embroidery masterpiece visualized in the embroidery hoop. Easy, accurate and intuitive — the world
is now your embroidery canvas.
Precisely position your embroidery on any project with the various placement options. The B 990 allows you to place
a design down to a single stitch, even checking each stitch with the new BERNINA Pinpoint Laser. The new BERNINA
Placement Scanner visualizes your hooped fabric directly on the screen as a background to preview design placement and
colors. View the needle area on screen with the Camera and combine with the BERNINA Pinpoint Placement to accurately
place your designs with ease, every time!
The new high-end Embroidery Module XL with BERNINA Smart Drive Technology (SDT) and the new Giant Hoop come
standard with the B 990. The Giant Hoop expands your embroidery horizon with the extra-large space and ability to
embroider a 16.1” x 12” area, including a full 12-inch square.
Save and organize your embroidery and stitch patterns directly on the machine or USB (type A or C) in the File Manager.
Name saved files, create folders, cut, copy, paste and simply move entire folders of designs from the USB straight to your
Personal Folder quickly and easily — just like magic!
UNLOCK UNLIMITED
CREATIVE POTENTIAL.
Customize the 2,927 stitch patterns or create your own
stitches with the Stitch Designer. Only BERNINA gives
you Total Stitch Control to place and adjust every stitch
exactly as you want it and with the new Jumbo Stitch,
the stitches are magically transformed into patterns of
all sizes — sizes never sewn before! Creative freedom to
the fullest.
NEW BERNINA PINPOINT LASER
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.
NEW CUSTOMIZABLE STITCH ALTERING AREA
The Stitch Altering Area visualizes your sewing stitches
and edits in real time. Zoom in and out, rotate the view
and see the stitches magically come to life on the screen
prior to sewing on your project. Activate the camera
to view the needle area in the Stitch Altering Area and
ensure your stitch pattern fits your needs.
NEW JUMBO STITCH
Resize any stitch from 25% to 500% for unlimited
creative potential.
NEW UNDO/REDO
Undo and redo steps in sewing and Stitch Designer. View
the changes instantly on the screen.
STITCH DESIGNER
Create your own stitches by drawing your ideas right on
the touch screen. With a touch, the B 990 transforms
your design into a stitch pattern or alters existing stitches
as you wish.
NEW FILE MANAGER
Save adjusted or new stitch patterns and combinations.
With the new File Manager, stitch patterns can be
named and saved in the Personal Folder. Create folders,
move, copy and paste files to organize your stitches and
embroidery designs.
NEW BERNINA PLACEMENT SCANNER
Positioning of embroidery designs has never been
easier. Scan to preview how your designs will look when
stitched. Viewing the hooped fabric on the screen
makes placement simple and provides a realistic preview
for embroidery colors and sizing. Transfer the scanned
background to the optional BERNINA Embroidery
Software 9 to digitize directly on your hooped project.
NEW CUSTOMIZABLE LETTERING
24 embroidery fonts with limitless resizing! Create
embroidery lettering perfectly to fit your project with
multiple lines, alignment and corrections to previously
made text. Edit the stitch density and pull compensation,
and transform the shape and spacing to get perfect
results every time.
NEW ARRANGE FEATURES
Easily align, distribute, group/ungroup and move design
stitchout order all while editing your designs. Match
Start and Stop points of designs to create endless border
and quilting designs without having to individually place
multiple designs.
PINPOINT PLACEMENT WITH NEW 4-POINT
Perfect design placement starts with exact virtual
positioning. Pinpoint Placement gives you total control
of the stitching placement of your embroidery. With
the new 4-Point Placement, simply define four points
on the fabric in the hoop and the design is placed
proportionally or morphed to fit the created boundary.
NEW WIFI CONNECTIVITY AND BERNINA
STITCHOUT APP
WiFi allows you to transfer embroidery designs from
your optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 directly
to your B 990, or the other way around. And thanks
to the new BERNINA Stitchout App, the embroidery
process can be monitored on your smartphone or
tablet. The B 990 connects with the app allowing you
to monitor the status of your embroidery stitchout from
any room in your house. The app notifies you when the
machine needs your direct attention, like thread color
change, thread breakage or when the design is finished.
QUILT LIKE A WIZARD.
The B 990 is your perfect quilting companion. With the large 14-inch throat space
and the new BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR), quilting is comfortable
and convenient. New features include the ability to adjust the minimum stitching
speed and the adjustment of stitch lengths as stitches per inch (SPI).
Computerized Quilting with the SDT Embroidery Module empowers you to quilt
like a pro. Unlimited scaling possibilities, the ability to modify the stitches per
inch (SPI) and enhanced quilt securing enable you to achieve perfect results. New
features let you further edit and customize quilting designs by visualizing the
start and stop, flipping the start and stop position and matching the start and
stop points. Use the over 200 built-in Customizable Quilt Designs, or expand your
library. Computerized quilting is now in your total control.
The B 990 is a superior, all-in-one quilting machine. Extra-large space, precise
stitch regulation and the ability to customize quilts of all sizes — you can feel
confident creating quilt projects from the first to the last stitch!
NEW BERNINA INTEGRATED STITCH REGULATOR (BISR)
The new BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator is more than convenient when it
comes to free-motion sewing and quilting. BERNINA Stitch Regulation is now
possible with all quilting applications — including Ruler Work! The built-in stitch
regulation works automatically with the Stitch Regulator Stitch Plate and all
BERNINA quilting presser feet and accessories. Simply attach the stitch plate, and
the quilting foot of your choice to achieve perfect quilting stitches with the exact
same length at variable sewing speeds.
NEW COMPUTERIZED QUILTING
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.
Formats compatible: BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI and TAP.
NEW START AND STOP EDITING
Push the boundaries of your computerized quilting by visualizing and adjusting
the Start and Stop of Customizable Quilt Designs. Arrange designs to fit your quilt
by flipping the position of the start and stop points, select multiple designs and
match the start and stop points to create endless quilting designs with one touch
— just like magic!
NEW 4-POINT PLACEMENT
Computerized quilting is easy with 4-Point Placement. Simply define four
points on the fabric in the hoop and the design is placed proportionally or can
be morphed to fit the created boundary. Add margin to adjust the spacing
between the edge of your quilt block and the computerized quilting for a
professional finish.
NEW GIANT HOOP WITH 12” SQUARE EMBROIDERY AREA
The new Giant Hoop is capable of stitching a full 12-inch square within the
16.1” x 12” embroidery field. Perfect for large quilt blocks! Easily hoop and
re-hoop your quilt projects with the ergonomic twist lock closure and quick
and easy markings on the inner hoop and template to align a 12-inch square.
Effortless quilting even on the largest quilts.
NEW 4-Point Placement
with Morphing
NEW Customizable Quilt Designs
NEW Jumbo Stitch
NEW Help Center
MORE FEATURES YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT THE BERNINA 990
EASE OF USE
The B 990 includes on-screen text to help you quickly
find and understand editing features, saved and built-in
stitch patterns and embroidery designs, and the machine
settings. Use the search functionality in the Settings and
Help Center to quickly find what you need when you
need it.
TOTAL STITCH CONTROL
The B 990 provides an exclusive level of stitch control,
up to 1,200 spm. Whether you are altering stitch
length, stitch width or needle position, the machine will
remember the details for you. Your personal settings can
be saved for later use.
BERNINA DUAL FEED
The innovative BERNINA Dual Feed tames hard-to-
manage fabrics providing superb fabric feeding. The
B 990 allows for fine-tuning of the BERNINA Dual Feed.
Easy to engage when needed, it tucks completely out
of the way when it’s not required.
SEW WITH EVEN GREATER EASE
The B 990 accomplishes many tasks all by itself. The
presser foot lowers automatically at the beginning
of a seam. Needle threading is simple and fast with
the Automatic Needle Threader. The thread is cut
automatically when you reach the end of a seam, or
when you wish to change colors while embroidering.
Moreover, a practical extension table (12.5” x 25.9“)
significantly increases your work area and is included in
the standard package.
BERNINA ADAPTIVE THREAD TENSION
The BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension, a BERNINA
innovation, provides ideal thread tension while sewing
to achieve perfect stitch quality on both sides of the
fabric. Once the tension is set according to the thread
and fabric used, BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension
will constantly check the thread tension, adjusting it
automatically when needed. The result is the finest
stitching without pressing a button.
JUMBO BOBBIN
The front loading, easy access Jumbo Bobbin holds up to
70% more thread than standard bobbins, allowing you
to sew and embroider longer without interruption.
NEW BERNINA STITCHPRECISION² TECHNOLOGY
The B 990 features the next generation BERNINA
stitchprecision 2 Technology that makes your sewing,
quilting and embroidery experience quieter, more precise
and joyful.
NEW STITCH PLATE RECOGNITION
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.
EASE OF USE
Touch Gesture Editing
Move, size and rotate the
designs in the design altering
area for quick and easy
transformations.
File Manager
Save, name, copy, paste and
move files in your Personal Folder.
Receive additional information
about designs before opening
them in embroidery.
Settings
The BERNINA 990 features extraordinary innovations to make embroidering even more precise and easier than ever. Go
beyond normal embroidery editing with the numerous on-screen editing features. With just the touch of a finger quickly
edit and design your embroidery masterpiece visualized in the embroidery hoop. Easy, accurate and intuitive — the world
is now your embroidery canvas.
Precisely position your embroidery on any project with the various placement options. The B 990 allows you to place
a design down to a single stitch, even checking each stitch with the new BERNINA Pinpoint Laser. The new BERNINA
Placement Scanner visualizes your hooped fabric directly on the screen as a background to preview design placement and
colors. View the needle area on screen with the Camera and combine with the BERNINA Pinpoint Placement to accurately
place your designs with ease, every time!
The new high-end Embroidery Module XL with BERNINA Smart Drive Technology (SDT) and the new Giant Hoop come
standard with the B 990. The Giant Hoop expands your embroidery horizon with the extra-large space and ability to
embroider a 16.1” x 12” area, including a full 12-inch square.
Save and organize your embroidery and stitch patterns directly on the machine or USB (type A or C) in the File Manager.
Name saved files, create folders, cut, copy, paste and simply move entire folders of designs from the USB straight to your
Personal Folder quickly and easily — just like magic!
UNLOCK UNLIMITED
CREATIVE POTENTIAL.
Customize the 2,927 stitch patterns or create your own
stitches with the Stitch Designer. Only BERNINA gives
you Total Stitch Control to place and adjust every stitch
exactly as you want it and with the new Jumbo Stitch,
the stitches are magically transformed into patterns of
all sizes — sizes never sewn before! Creative freedom to
the fullest.
NEW BERNINA PINPOINT LASER
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.
NEW CUSTOMIZABLE STITCH ALTERING AREA
The Stitch Altering Area visualizes your sewing stitches
and edits in real time. Zoom in and out, rotate the view
and see the stitches magically come to life on the screen
prior to sewing on your project. Activate the camera
to view the needle area in the Stitch Altering Area and
ensure your stitch pattern fits your needs.
NEW JUMBO STITCH
Resize any stitch from 25% to 500% for unlimited
creative potential.
NEW UNDO/REDO
Undo and redo steps in sewing and Stitch Designer. View
the changes instantly on the screen.
STITCH DESIGNER
Create your own stitches by drawing your ideas right on
the touch screen. With a touch, the B 990 transforms
your design into a stitch pattern or alters existing stitches
as you wish.
NEW FILE MANAGER
Save adjusted or new stitch patterns and combinations.
With the new File Manager, stitch patterns can be
named and saved in the Personal Folder. Create folders,
move, copy and paste files to organize your stitches and
embroidery designs.
NEW BERNINA PLACEMENT SCANNER
Positioning of embroidery designs has never been
easier. Scan to preview how your designs will look when
stitched. Viewing the hooped fabric on the screen
makes placement simple and provides a realistic preview
for embroidery colors and sizing. Transfer the scanned
background to the optional BERNINA Embroidery
Software 9 to digitize directly on your hooped project.
NEW CUSTOMIZABLE LETTERING
24 embroidery fonts with limitless resizing! Create
embroidery lettering perfectly to fit your project with
multiple lines, alignment and corrections to previously
made text. Edit the stitch density and pull compensation,
and transform the shape and spacing to get perfect
results every time.
NEW ARRANGE FEATURES
Easily align, distribute, group/ungroup and move design
stitchout order all while editing your designs. Match
Start and Stop points of designs to create endless border
and quilting designs without having to individually place
multiple designs.
PINPOINT PLACEMENT WITH NEW 4-POINT
Perfect design placement starts with exact virtual
positioning. Pinpoint Placement gives you total control
of the stitching placement of your embroidery. With
the new 4-Point Placement, simply define four points
on the fabric in the hoop and the design is placed
proportionally or morphed to fit the created boundary.
NEW WIFI CONNECTIVITY AND BERNINA
STITCHOUT APP
WiFi allows you to transfer embroidery designs from
your optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 directly
to your B 990, or the other way around. And thanks
to the new BERNINA Stitchout App, the embroidery
process can be monitored on your smartphone or
tablet. The B 990 connects with the app allowing you
to monitor the status of your embroidery stitchout from
any room in your house. The app notifies you when the
machine needs your direct attention, like thread color
change, thread breakage or when the design is finished.
QUILT LIKE A WIZARD.
The B 990 is your perfect quilting companion. With the large 14-inch throat space
and the new BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR), quilting is comfortable
and convenient. New features include the ability to adjust the minimum stitching
speed and the adjustment of stitch lengths as stitches per inch (SPI).
Computerized Quilting with the SDT Embroidery Module empowers you to quilt
like a pro. Unlimited scaling possibilities, the ability to modify the stitches per
inch (SPI) and enhanced quilt securing enable you to achieve perfect results. New
features let you further edit and customize quilting designs by visualizing the
start and stop, flipping the start and stop position and matching the start and
stop points. Use the over 200 built-in Customizable Quilt Designs, or expand your
library. Computerized quilting is now in your total control.
The B 990 is a superior, all-in-one quilting machine. Extra-large space, precise
stitch regulation and the ability to customize quilts of all sizes — you can feel
confident creating quilt projects from the first to the last stitch!
NEW BERNINA INTEGRATED STITCH REGULATOR (BISR)
The new BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator is more than convenient when it
comes to free-motion sewing and quilting. BERNINA Stitch Regulation is now
possible with all quilting applications — including Ruler Work! The built-in stitch
regulation works automatically with the Stitch Regulator Stitch Plate and all
BERNINA quilting presser feet and accessories. Simply attach the stitch plate, and
the quilting foot of your choice to achieve perfect quilting stitches with the exact
same length at variable sewing speeds.
NEW COMPUTERIZED QUILTING
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.
Formats compatible: BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI and TAP.
NEW START AND STOP EDITING
Push the boundaries of your computerized quilting by visualizing and adjusting
the Start and Stop of Customizable Quilt Designs. Arrange designs to fit your quilt
by flipping the position of the start and stop points, select multiple designs and
match the start and stop points to create endless quilting designs with one touch
— just like magic!
NEW 4-POINT PLACEMENT
Computerized quilting is easy with 4-Point Placement. Simply define four
points on the fabric in the hoop and the design is placed proportionally or can
be morphed to fit the created boundary. Add margin to adjust the spacing
between the edge of your quilt block and the computerized quilting for a
professional finish.
NEW GIANT HOOP WITH 12” SQUARE EMBROIDERY AREA
The new Giant Hoop is capable of stitching a full 12-inch square within the
16.1” x 12” embroidery field. Perfect for large quilt blocks! Easily hoop and
re-hoop your quilt projects with the ergonomic twist lock closure and quick
and easy markings on the inner hoop and template to align a 12-inch square.
Effortless quilting even on the largest quilts.
NEW 4-Point Placement
with Morphing
NEW Customizable Quilt Designs
NEW Jumbo Stitch
NEW Help Center
MORE FEATURES YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT THE BERNINA 990
EASE OF USE
The B 990 includes on-screen text to help you quickly
find and understand editing features, saved and built-in
stitch patterns and embroidery designs, and the machine
settings. Use the search functionality in the Settings and
Help Center to quickly find what you need when you
need it.
TOTAL STITCH CONTROL
The B 990 provides an exclusive level of stitch control,
up to 1,200 spm. Whether you are altering stitch
length, stitch width or needle position, the machine will
remember the details for you. Your personal settings can
be saved for later use.
BERNINA DUAL FEED
The innovative BERNINA Dual Feed tames hard-to-
manage fabrics providing superb fabric feeding. The
B 990 allows for fine-tuning of the BERNINA Dual Feed.
Easy to engage when needed, it tucks completely out
of the way when it’s not required.
SEW WITH EVEN GREATER EASE
The B 990 accomplishes many tasks all by itself. The
presser foot lowers automatically at the beginning
of a seam. Needle threading is simple and fast with
the Automatic Needle Threader. The thread is cut
automatically when you reach the end of a seam, or
when you wish to change colors while embroidering.
Moreover, a practical extension table (12.5” x 25.9“)
significantly increases your work area and is included in
the standard package.
BERNINA ADAPTIVE THREAD TENSION
The BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension, a BERNINA
innovation, provides ideal thread tension while sewing
to achieve perfect stitch quality on both sides of the
fabric. Once the tension is set according to the thread
and fabric used, BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension
will constantly check the thread tension, adjusting it
automatically when needed. The result is the finest
stitching without pressing a button.
JUMBO BOBBIN
The front loading, easy access Jumbo Bobbin holds up to
70% more thread than standard bobbins, allowing you
to sew and embroider longer without interruption.
NEW BERNINA STITCHPRECISION² TECHNOLOGY
The B 990 features the next generation BERNINA
stitchprecision 2 Technology that makes your sewing,
quilting and embroidery experience quieter, more precise
and joyful.
NEW STITCH PLATE RECOGNITION
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.
EASE OF USE
Touch Gesture Editing
Move, size and rotate the
designs in the design altering
area for quick and easy
transformations.
File Manager
Save, name, copy, paste and
move files in your Personal Folder.
Receive additional information
about designs before opening
them in embroidery.
Settings
29 Accessories included
Unleash your creativity! Your BERNINA 990 comes with 29 accessory parts