Main Features
Spacious 14" area to the right of the needle
Large, centrally positioned 10" touch screen
BERNINA Placement Scanner and Camera
Expansive 16.1" × 12" embroidery field
BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)
More Space Than Ever Before
14" of space to the right of the needle
Large 10" touch screen
Create oversized embroidery with the Giant Hoop
The B 990 features a meticulously engineered extended freearm with 14" (356 mm) of space to the right of the needle. Combined with the Giant Embroidery Hoop and its 16.1" × 12" embroidery field, it provides ample room for large, beautiful sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects.
Preview Your Stitches and Designs
Scan and preview your designs
View the needle area on the screen
BERNINA Placement Scanner and Camera
With the new BERNINA Placement Scanner and Camera, you can scan the embroidery hoop and view the needle area directly on the screen while sewing or embroidering. This allows you to position your designs and stitches with exceptional precision.
Scan your project to preview how the design, selected thread color, and finished size will look when stitched. You can also transfer the scanned background to the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9.
Thread the Needle Automatically
Simply press a button to thread the needle
Watch the machine thread the needle automatically
Be ready to create in seconds
The Automatic Needle Threader makes changing threads faster and easier. Sewing and embroidery needles from size 70 can be threaded automatically, helping you get back to creating in seconds.
Pinpoint Laser
Works in every needle position
Indicates the exact needle entry point
Provides next-level precision
Enjoy pinpoint accuracy by seeing exactly where the needle will enter the fabric in every needle position. The BERNINA Pinpoint Laser marks your starting and travel points while sewing and embroidering.
Built-In Stitch Regulation
BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator
Use stitch regulation for ruler work
Compatible 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 create perfectly even quilting stitches at variable sewing speeds.
Automatic stitch regulation is now available for a wide range of quilting applications, including ruler work, thanks to the innovative BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR).
Automatic Stitch Plate Recognition
Insert the stitch plate and start sewing
Added protection for your machine and project
Three stitch plates included
The B 990 automatically recognizes the stitch plate as soon as it is attached. If the plate is incompatible with the selected stitch pattern, needle, or presser foot, the machine will prevent sewing as an added safety measure.
Choose or Create the Perfect Stitch
A total of 2,927 stitch patterns
Resize any stitch from 25% to 500%
Design your own custom stitches
With a simple touch, the B 990 can transform a design into a stitch pattern or modify an existing stitch to suit your project.
Resize stitches from 25% to 500% with the new Jumbo Stitch feature. Undo and redo steps while sewing, or use the Stitch Designer to create your own stitches by drawing directly on the touch screen.
