BERNINA 990 - Embroidery module included

BERNINA 990 - Embroidery module included
Item No. 8800901
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BERNINA 990 - Embroidery module included
Item No. 8800901
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Product Description


Description

The largest, most beautiful and best BERNINA ever - for sewing, quilting and embroidering

Features

  • Vast 14" of space to the right of the needle
  • Biggest (10") centrally located Touch Screen
  • Camera & BERNINA Placement Scanner
  • Largest embroidery field at 16.1" x 12"
  • BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)
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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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 innovative BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR).

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BERNINA stitchprecision Technology

  • Next generation stitch precision
  • Even faster embroidery
  • Superior stitch quality

The B 990 features the next generation BERNINA stitchprecisionTechnology that makes your sewing, quilting and embroidery experience quieter, more precise, and joyful.

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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.

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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.


Features and Functions

BERNINA 990 - Embroidery module included
Important
We reserve the right to make changes to the equipment and design.
Help Center
Freearm length to the right of the needle [inch / mm]
355.6 mm
Needle threading, automatic (Needle size Nm 70-120)
Screen position
centrally
Integrated Stitch Regulator BISR
Sewing speed maximum [spm]
1,200 spm
Embroidery field max, effective space [inch / mm]
410 mm x 305 mm
Knee lever connection (FHS)
Mouse control
Bobbin winder, top of machine
Nadelstopp oben/unten, permanent (oben/unten)
Feed dog drops automatically (quilting, embroidering)
Thread away motion
Help Center
Button description
Setup- Sewing - foot control function settings
Setup- Display settings - Display brightness
Setup- Information - Needle minder
Foot control with back-kick
Weight of embroidery module [lbs/kg]
6,200 g
Weight of the machine [kg]
19,200 g
Freearm length to the right of the needle [inch / mm]
355.6 mm
Workspace height [inch / mm]
127 mm
Total memory [MB]
8,192 MB
Digital clock with alarm function
Camera
Laser pointer
Spool holder [number]
4
Wireless technology embedded (internal)
Main motor, Type
DC
Separate bobbin winding motor
Hammer-mode for piercing force
Needle threading, automatic (Needle size Nm 70-120)
Automatic thread cutting system (upper and lower thread)
Adaptive thread tension, dynamic
Gestensteuerung
Hook system
BERNINA
Presser foot lift, automatic
Screen position
centrally
Screen size [inch]
10.1 inch
Number of LEDs
90
Illumination above the needle
Slide speed control
Stitch plate detection sensor
Sensor upper thread control
Sensor bobbin thread control
USB-Anschluss (Host)
Adjust stitch length
Balance forward / reverse feed
Pattern end
Tapering for decorative stitches
Adjust stitch width
Triple Stitch
Reverse sewing, permanent
Backstepping, permanent
Jumbo Stitch (scaling in x-& y-direction)
Long stitch function
Distortion
Gesamtzahl der Knopflöcher
17
Buttonhole manual-multistep (man)
Buttonhole automatic with 3A feet (auto)
Button measuring function on screen
Buttonhole slit width adjustment
Basting stitch no. 21 (with bast-matic)
Securing stitch (stitch #5)
Needle positions (right / left) [number]
11
Memory (Kurzzeitspeicher)
Save settings of current stitch (permanent)
Add current stitch (personal program)
Import / export of stitches and stitch combination via USB (EXP format)
Stitch designer integrated in machine
Presser foot recommended (display)
Save combination
Duplicate Stitch in Combination
Sewing stitches and characters in total [number]
2927
Presser foot selection
BSR functionality
SPI in BSR Mode 1 and 2
Integrated Stitch Regulator BISR
BSR mode1
BSR speed (max spm)
1,200 spm
BSR mode 2
BSR mode 3
KickStart
Creative consultant Sewing
Setup- Sewing - auto securing settings
Freearm circumference in the needle position [mm]
275 mm
Sewing speed maximum [spm]
1,200 spm
Drag & Drop
Delete by Swiping
Fit to window
BERNINA stitchprecision2-Technology
Sideways motion
Presser foot system
Full shank
Hopper mechanism
Pivot / hover function
Start-stop button
Quick Reverse button (hand operated securing)
Practical Stitches
40
Quilting Stitches
124
Sideways Motion Stitches
272
Button Sew-On Program
1
Alphabets / Monograms
2
Darning Programs
2
Freearm embroidery
Read competition embroidery formats (stitch based)
Save design
Restore last embroidery position
Hoop recognition
Absolute check
Mega Hoop functionality (6 x 15.7 inch / 400 x 150mm)
Maxi Hoop functionality (8.3 x 15.7 inch / 400 x 210mm)
Jumbo Hoop functionality (10 x 15.7 inch / 400 x 260mm)
Midi Hoop Funktionalität (10,5 x 6,5 Zoll / 265 x 165mm)
Freearm Hoop functionality (5.7 x 10 inch / 145 x 255mm)
Small Freearm Hoop functionality ( )
Clamp Hoop S functionality (6.5 x 6.5 inch / 165 x 165mm )
Check box
Change the distance between basting and pattern
Stitchout Summary
Basting stitch inside hoop / around design
Embroidery sequence control
CutWork Tool support
Built-in Embroidery alphabets (horizontal&vertical=1)
24
Built-in Embroidery designs
700
Move pattern
Sewing stitches in embroidery mode
Change design stitch order
Advanced design positioning assistant "Pinpoint Placement" or similar
Pinpoint Placement: lock scaling
Change the embroidery layers sequence by drag and drop
4-Point Placement
Customizable quilting designs (BQM)
Match start and stop of the design
Flip start and stop of the design
Resize pattern: proportional (limited to 80%-120%)
Resize pattern: non-proportional (limited to 80%-120%)
Stichdichte einstellen
Wordart
QWERTY keyboard
Pull compensation (lettering)
Change satin value (lettering)
Change stitch type (lettering)
Multi Line text (as a group)
Combination of designs and lettering, embroidery
Arrange motifs in pre-defined shapes
Endless embroidery function
Group layers
Change thread colours
Monochrom
Color resequencing
Colour Wheel: change the colours of the design
Creative consultant, embroidery
Setup- Embroidery - centering the embroidery motif / restore the original position
Setup- Embroidery - Thread away motion on/off
Setup- Embroidery - inch/mm switch
Setup- Embroidery - set SPI for customizable quilt designs
Setup- Embroidery - Thread cutter by colour change on/off
Setup- Embroidery - Thread cutter - set length of the jump stitch
Setup- Embroidery - Securing stitches manually /automatically
Embroidery field max, effective space [inch / mm]
410 mm x 305 mm
Embroidery speed maximum [spm]
1,000 spm
Drag and drop, (swipe operation), embroidering
Embroidery design transfer between machine and Embroidery Software (from V9)
Embroidery Status monitor / Stitchout App
Slide-on table
Free Hand System (FHS) knee lifter
Dust brush
Needle assortment
Net for upper thread spools
Dust cover machine
Accessory box

Tutorials

BERNINA 990 – How to work with BQM files
https://www.bernina.com/b990 | This video tutorial shows you step by step how the BQM files are used on the BERNINA 990. New Customizable Quilt Designs (.bqm) bring the functionality of professional longarm quilting to your embroidery machine. Unlimited scaling, 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. Also take a look at the other video tutorials in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfT1DJU1aElrnPmbxyys62xBLM2YkI3Ml Find out more about the BERNINA 990 at https://www.bernina.com/b990 or at your local specialized BERNINA dealer.
BERNINA 990 – How to work with BQM files
BERNINA 990 – How to work with the BERNINA Integrated Stich Regulator BISR
BERNINA 990 – How to work with Jumbo Stitch
https://www.bernina.com/b990 | This video tutorial shows you step by step how to use the new Jumbo Stitch functionality on your BERNINA 990 sewing and embroidery machine. Jumbo Stitch means that the sewing stitches are magically transformed into patterns of amazing sizes – sizes never sewn before! Resize any stitch from 25% to 500% for unlimited creative potential. Watch our video to learn everything about this great new sewing feature. Also take a look at the other video tutorials in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfT1DJU1aElrnPmbxyys62xBLM2YkI3Ml Find out more about the BERNINA 990 at https://www.bernina.com/b990 or at your local specialized BERNINA dealer.
BERNINA 990 – How to work with Jumbo Stitch
BERNINA 990 – How to work with the Stitch Designer
BERNINA 990 – How to customize stitch patterns
BERNINA 990 – How to use the file manager
BERNINA 990 – How to get ready for sewing
BERNINA 990 – How to sew beautiful buttonholes
BERNINA 990 – How to use the Combi Mode
BERNINA 990 – How to understand the sewing settings
https://www.bernina.com/b990 | When it comes to customising your BERNINA 990 in sewing, the possibilites are endless. Set up your machine to sew how you want, from securing stitches to the foot hover position and save time while sewing. Also take a look at the other video tutorials in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfT1DJU1aElrnPmbxyys62xBLM2YkI3Ml Find out more about the BERNINA 990 at https://www.bernina.com/b990 or at your local specialized BERNINA dealer.
BERNINA 990 – How to understand the sewing settings
BERNINA 990 – Understanding the Sewing User Interface
BERNINA 990 – How to wind a bobbin and thread the machine
Unveiling Excellence: The Journey Behind the BERNINA 990
https://www.bernina.com/b990 | Watch our video for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of one of the world's most advanced sewing and embroidery machines! The BERNINA 990 has been developed and tested with a lot of passion and Swiss engineering excellence at BERNINA headquarters in Steckborn, Switzerland. Today, it is manufactured at the state‑of‑the‑art BERNINA Thailand sewing machine factory (in the video, production in Steckborn is shown). From initial concept to final machine, this great new product is defined by the dedication of the people at BERNINA – shown in this video. Get ready to be inspired by the passion and precision that bring this top-of-the-line sewing ann embroidery machines to life. Visit your BERNINA dealer or https://www.bernina.com/b990 to learn more!
Unveiling Excellence: The Journey Behind the BERNINA 990
Expert talk: How does the BERNINA 990 compare to other machines?
Create your Magic! Introducing the new BERNINA 990
BERNINA 990 – How to clean and oil the machine
https://www.bernina.com/b990 | This video shows how to clean and oil the BERNINA 990 sewing and embroidery machine. Experience how simple instructions and animations make it easy to keep your machine clean. Your sewing machine should be cleaned and oiled regularly. In case of intensive use, such as prolonged sewing, it may need to be oiled daily. Also take a look at the other video tutorials in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfT1DJU1aElrnPmbxyys62xBLM2YkI3Ml Find out more about the BERNINA 990 at https://www.bernina.com/b990 or at your local specialized BERNINA dealer.
BERNINA 990 – How to clean and oil the machine
BERNINA 990 – How to work with Point Placement
https://www.bernina.com/b990 | Precisely positioning an embroidery design and scaling or morphing it to fit has never been easier! With the 4-Point Placement function of the BERNINA 990 the positioning of your embroidery or quilting design is extremely simple and precise. 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. Also take a look at the other video tutorials in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfT1DJU1aElrnPmbxyys62xBLM2YkI3Ml Find out more about the BERNINA 990 at https://www.bernina.com/b990 or at your local specialized BERNINA dealer.
BERNINA 990 – How to work with Point Placement
BERNINA 990 – How to understand the Embroidery User Interface
BERNINA 990 – How to edit a design in Embroidery
BERNINA 990 – How to work with the Shape Designer
BERNINA 990 – How to understand the settings in embroidery
The BERNINA 990 Trolley Set and Accessory Case
Sometimes you may need to travel with your sewing machine or even with the machine and embroidery module. BERNINA offers a trolley system for the B 990, consisting of a sewing machine trolley and an embroidery module bag on wheels, which provide a thorough protection. The extremely robust construction with sturdy 360-degree spinner wheels and telescopic handles ensure safe handling and transport. As an addition to the machine trolley and embroidery module bag, BERNINA also offers an Accessory Case for the B 990. All three products are perfect for when you are “on the road” with your B 990! They impress with their high quality and attractive design. For more information please go to https://www.bernina.com/ or visit your local BERNINA dealer.
The BERNINA 990 Trolley Set and Accessory Case