The BERNINA 990 is the pinnacle of innovation in sewing, quilting and embroidery.

With 356 mm of space to the right of the needle, a 10" touchscreen, positioning scanner, camera, and integrated stitch regulator, it offers unparalleled precision and versatility. The Giant hoop (410 x 305 mm) allows for extra-large embroidery designs, while the automatic threader and Laser Pinpoint ensure convenience and accuracy. Thanks to WiFi connectivity and the BERNINA Stitchout app, embroidery monitoring is simple and intuitive.

Create your own magic with the B 990!

The BERNINA 990 embodies the pinnacle of Swiss engineering with its spacious design, intuitive technologies, and versatility. For the magic of sewing, quilting, and embroidery.

Create your Magic

More space than ever

Preview your stitches and designs

• Preview your designs
• View needle area on screen
• Positioning scanner and camera

Threads the needle automatically

• Just press a button to thread the needle
• Watch the machine thread the needle
• Ready to create in seconds

Thanks to the automatic threader, changing thread has never been so quick and easy. Starting with size 70, it can automatically thread standard sewing and embroidery needles. Start your project by changing thread quickly and effortlessly!

Laser Pinpoint

• Works with any needle position
• Indicates the exact point of needle insertion
• Next-generation precision

Get maximum precision by seeing exactly where the needle enters the fabric at every needle position. The BERNINA Pinpoint Laser marks the starting and progress points of your project as you sew and embroider.

Integrated automatic stitch adjustment

• BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator
• Use Point Adjustment for Ruler Work
• Works with all BERNINA quilting feet and accessories

Pair the BERNINA 5.5mm Sensor BISR stitch plate with a quilting foot of your choice to achieve perfect quilt stitches of the same length, regardless of sewing speed. Automatic stitch regulation is now available for all quilting applications, including Ruler Work, thanks to the innovative BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR).

Automatic needle plate recognition

• Insert the needle plate and sew!
• Additional safety feature
• Three needle plates included

The B 990 automatically recognizes the needle plate once it's attached to the machine. If the needle plate isn't compatible with the selected stitch, needle, or presser foot, the safety function prevents the machine from sewing.

Choose or create the point that's right for you

• 2927 stitch patterns in total
• Scale points from 25% to 500%
• Design your own custom stitch

With a touch, the B 990 transforms your drawing into a stitched pattern or edit existing stitches as desired. Resize any stitch from 25% to 500% with the new Jumbo function. Undo and redo sewing steps and create new stitches by drawing your ideas directly on the touchscreen with the Stitch Designer function.

Your on-screen guide

• Instructions for use, tutorials, etc.
• Search the Help Center
• Connect with your tablet or smartphone

In the Help Center, you'll find the most frequently asked-for instructions and information, the user manual, and a 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 the screen.

Expand your embroidery to the max

• Embroidery area 410 x 305 mm
• Giant frame with ergonomic closure
• Perfect for large quilts

With the new Giant hoop and extra-large 410 x 305 mm embroidery area, you can embroider a full 12-inch square. The ergonomic twist-lock closure makes attaching and detaching the hoop easy. The internal markings on the hoop and the template allow you to easily align a 12-inch square.

Organize your stitches and drawings

• Create and rename folders
• Save new or modified points
• Move, copy and paste from USB key

Organize your stitch patterns with File Manager: Save, rename, and archive new or modified stitch patterns and combinations in your personal folder. Easily create, copy, and paste files and folders to organize your embroidery stitches and patterns with File Manager. Rename your modified stitch patterns and combinations, and move entire folders of patterns from a USB drive directly to your folder on the machine.

Position your patterns to fit your project

• 2-point and 4-point positioning
• Place the patterns as they are or transform them to suit
• Perfect placement every time!

The 2-point and 4-point Pinpoint positioning options let you easily align designs with maximum precision. With the new 4-point positioning feature, simply define four points on the fabric and transform or scale the design proportionally to the work area. Use Virtual Positioning to check your stitching accuracy and achieve maximum precision.

Customize your quilt designs

• Change the dots per inch
• Unlimited scaling possibilities
• Compatible with BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI and TAP formats

New customizable quilt patterns add professional longarm quilting features to your embroidery machine. Unlimited scaling options, the ability to adjust stitches per inch (SPI), and advanced tie-off features allow you to create flawless automatic quilting with your embroidery machine.

WiFi Connectivity and the BERNINA Stitchout App

• Transfer patterns from/to V9 software
• Embroidery monitoring via App
• Real-time remote updates

Once WiFi is enabled on the B 990, you can transfer designs from your optional BERNINA 9 DesignerPlus embroidery software directly to the machine or vice versa. And thanks to the BERNINA Stitchout app, you can monitor the embroidery progress remotely with your smartphone. In-app notifications and real-time updates make embroidering even more convenient.