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Bernina 590 E

The perfect machine for Sewists, Quilters & Embroiderers

  • High power for unusual materials
  • Sew & quilt lots of layers super fast
  • Handle bigger projects with ease
  • Achieve finest embroidery results
  • Easy positioning of embroidery designs

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Overview

Meet Yaya Han, our expert for the BERNINA 590 E

Watch our video and get to know the great functionality of this beautiful machine.

These are Yaya's favorite features of the B 590 E:

Automatic features save time

  • No manual thread cutting
  • Press a button to lift the foot
  • Press a button to cut your thread

The automatic thread cutter operates three steps in one: cuts the thread, lifts the needle, and raises the presser foot.

Perfection is the new standard

  • No manual trimming on the top side
  • Manage thread cuts easily
  • Invisible Secure for perfect results

Thanks to the Thread Away Mode and Invisible & Smart Secure, clean embroidery results on the top are yours with the B 590.

Sew quieter, faster, longer, better

  • Achieve perfect stitches fast & quietly
  • Sew longer with the Jumbo bobbin
  • Frontload the bobbin with new thread

The BERNINA Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise with a maximum speed of 1,000 stitches per minute.

 

Easy design positioning

  • Position your design easily and exactly
  • No need to use the template anymore
  • Perfect results in short times

Use Pinpoint Placement to position your design precisely: select two points and match them with the markings on the hooped fabric.

Enjoy full comfort & perfect results

  • Large easy-to-navigate touch screen
  • One click to switch to embroidery mode
  • On-screen support when needed

The Sewing and Embroidery Consultants offer direct on-screen support and answer your questions whenever you need them.

Sew chiffon & leather like a pro

  • Handle all kinds of material with ease
  • Superb fabric feed on top and bottom
  • Excellent for slippery or fine materials

The innovative BERNINA Dual Feed feeds the fabric evenly from above and below. It is easy to engage and tucks away when not in use.

 

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Features & Functions

 BERNINA 590 EBERNINA 570 QEEBERNINA 570 QEBERNINA 535 EBERNINA 535BERNINA 500
Price $ 7,499.00 $ 6,199.00 $ 4,999.00 $ 4,699.00 $ 3,499.00 $ 4,299.00
Hook system
BERNINA Hook
BERNINA Hook
BERNINA Hook
BERNINA Hook
BERNINA Hook
BERNINA Hook
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute)
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
-
Length of freearm to the right of the needle
8.5 Inches / 215 mm
8.5 Inches / 215 mm
8.5 Inches / 215 mm
8.5 Inches / 215 mm
8.5 Inches / 215 mm
8.5 Inches / 215 mm
Color touch screen
4.3 Inches / 10 cm
4.3 Inches / 10 cm
4.3 Inches / 10 cm
4.3 Inches / 10 cm
4.3 Inches / 10 cm
4.3 Inches / 10 cm
LED sewing lights
16 LED
12 LED
12 LED
12 LED
12 LED
12 LED
Multi-function knobs
x
x
x
x
x
x
Maximum stitch width
9
9
9
5.5
5.5
-
Maximum stitch length
6
6
6
6
6
-
Needle positions
11
11
11
11
11
-
Sewing in each needle position
x
x
x
x
x
-
Number of spool holders
2
2
2
2
2
2
Semi-automatic needle threader
x
x
x
x
x
x
Automatic presser foot lift
x
x
x
-
-
-
Automatic presser foot
x
x
x
-
-
-
Automatic thread cutter
x
x
x
x
x
x
Pivot / hover function
x
x
x
-
-
-
Adjustable presser foot pressure
-
-
-
x
x
-
Manual thread cutter
4
4
4
4
4
4
BERNINA Dual Feed
x
x
x
-
-
-
Adaptive Thread Tension
x
x
x
x
x
x
Create and save stitch combinations
x
x
x
x
x
-
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
x
x
x
x
x
-
Memory (long-term/altered stitches)
x
x
x
x
x
-
BSR enabled, straight stitch and zigzag (separate BSR foot required)
x
x
x
x
x
-
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Slide speed control
x
x
x
x
x
x
Upper thread indicator
x
x
x
x
x
x
Lower thread indicator
x
x
x
-
-
x
USB interface for PC connection
x
x
x
x
x
x
Changing stitch settings while sewing
x
x
x
x
x
-
BERNINA foot control with back-kick function
x
x
x
x
x
Opt.
Needle stop up/down
x
x
x
x
x
-
Drag & Drop
x
x
x
x
x
-
Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering
x
x
x
x
x
x
On-screen help
x
x
x
x
x
x
Sewing tutorial
x
x
x
x
x
-
Creative consultant
x
x
x
x
x
-
Setup program
x
x
x
x
x
x
Dust cover
x
x
x
x
x
x
Magnetic Accessory box
x
x
x
x
x
x
Machine size
461 / 200 / 327.5 mm 18.1″ / 7.9″ / 12.9″
461 / 200 / 327.5 mm 18.1″ / 7.9″ / 12.9″
461 / 200 / 327.5 mm 18.1″ / 7.9″ / 12.9″
461 / 200 / 327.5 mm 18.1″ / 7.9″ / 12.9″

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 BERNINA 590 EBERNINA 570 QEEBERNINA 570 QEBERNINA 535 EBERNINA 535BERNINA 500
Pattern start/end function
x
x
x
x
x
-
Triple stitch
x
x
x
-
-
-
Pattern end programmable
x
x
x
-
-
-
Elongation
x
x
x
-
-
-
Security function program
-
-
-
x
x
-
Sewing speed maximum
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
-
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total
1774
1450
1450
1048
1048
-
Utility stitches total
38
34
34
30
30
-
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total
18
16
16
14
14
-
Automatic buttonhole length measuring system
x
x
x
x
x
-
Automatic buttonhole
x
x
x
x
x
-
Manual multi-step buttonhole
x
x
x
x
x
-
Button sew-on program
x
x
x
x
x
-
Darning programs
x
x
x
x
x
-
Decorative stitches total
500
450
450
300
300
-
Quilting stitches total
59
73
73
44
44
-
Cross-stitch programs
40
34
34
31
31
-
Sewing alphabets
9
8
8
5
5
-

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 BERNINA 590 EBERNINA 570 QEEBERNINA 570 QEBERNINA 535 EBERNINA 535BERNINA 500
Embroidery functionality
x
x
x
x
x
x
Maximum embroidery area
15.7" x 5.9" / 400x150 mm
15.7" x 5.9" / 400x150 mm
15.7" x 5.9" / 400x150 mm
15.7" x 5.9" / 400x150 mm
15.7" x 5.9" / 400x150 mm
15.7" x 5.9" / 400x150 mm
Maximum embroidery speed (stitches per minute)
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
Built-in embroidery designs
275
250
250
50
50
275
Embroidery alphabets
8
7
7
4
4
8
Embroidery design format
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
Onscreen editing of designs: positioning, mirroring, rotating, scaling, combining
x
x
x
x
x
x
Import/Export of patterns via USB
x
x
x
x
x
x
Pinpoint Placement
x
-
-
-
-
x
Undo/Redo
x
-
-
-
-
x
Group/Ungroup
x
-
-
-
-
x
Color Wheel
x
-
-
-
-
x
Invisible Secure
x
x
x
x
x
x
Smart Secure
x
x
x
x
x
x
Thread-up Command
x
x
x
x
x
x
Programmable jump stitch cutting
x
x
x
x
x
x
Thread Away Mode
x
x
x
-
-
x
Embroidery Consultant
x
-
-
-
-
x
Midi hoop functionality (embroidery field: 265 x 165 mm)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Mega hoop functionality (embroidery field: 400 x 150 mm)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Freearm embroidery
x
x
x
x
x
x
Personal memory for embroidery designs
x
x
x
x
x
x
Lettering manipulation (WordArt)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Importing stitch patterns
x
-
-
-
-
-
Color resequence
x
x
x
x
x
x
Sequence control
x
x
x
x
x
x
Basting
x
x
x
x
x
x
Endless embroidery
x
-
-
-
-
x
Position recall
x
x
x
x
x
x
BERNINA ArtLink embroidery software (downloadable from bernina.com)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Embroidery tutorial
x
x
x
x
x
x

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Accessories Included

BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)

The BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) adapts precisely to your current sewing speed to produce absolutely consistent stitching.

 

Reverse pattern foot # 1C

Reverse pattern foot # 1C is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.

 

Reverse pattern foot # 1D

Reverse pattern foot # 1D is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.

 

Overlock foot # 2A

Overlock foot # 2A lets you neaten seams easily and sew high-quality hems, waistbands and overlock seams on knit fabrics.

 

Buttonhole foot with slide # 3A

Depending on the model, Buttonhole foot with slide # 3A determines the desired buttonhole length for identical buttonholes either via a sensor or manually.

 

Zipper foot # 4D

Thanks to its narrow, centrally positioned toe, Zipper foot # 4D can stitch very close to the zipper coils, allowing it to sew the zipper on neatly.

 

Blindstitch foot # 5

Blindstitch foot # 5 is suitable for sewing blind hems on all fabrics. When this foot is used, you can hardly see the stitching from the front.

 

Open embroidery foot # 20C

Open embroidery foot # 20 / 20C / 20D is ideal for embroidering with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.

 

Free-arm slide-on table for more sewing space

The BERNINA Free-arm slide-on table offers greater comfort thanks to an increased sewing area, without affecting free-arm function when sewing.

 

Free-Hand System (FHS) / Presser foot lifter

The Free-Hand System (FHS) / Presser foot lifter lets you raise the presser foot and lower the feed dog with your knee. Recommended particularly when working with delicate fabrics.

 

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