Product Information

The BERNINA 580 is a versatile combination sewing and embroidery machine designed for the dedicated hobbyist who demands high-quality results across a wide range of creative projects. This machine is a multi-talent, seamlessly integrating sewing, quilting, and embroidery functions into a single, intuitive platform . It comes factory-equipped with an embroidery module and a vast library of stitches and designs, making it an all-in-one solution for creative sewers .

Please Note: The BERNINA 580 has been discontinued and replaced by the newer BERNINA 590 model. However, it remains a highly capable and sought-after machine in the pre-owned market .

Key Specifications

Stitch & Embroidery Features

Features & Functions

Sewing & Quilting Features

• BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) Included: The patented BSR is a high-tech presser foot that ensures perfectly even stitch length during free-motion quilting. It uses an optical sensor to detect fabric movement, compensating for speed inconsistencies and allowing even beginners to achieve professional results .

• Total Stitch Control: All stitch settings—including length, width, and needle position—can be adjusted permanently or temporarily, even while sewing .

• Automatic Thread Cutter: Cuts both the upper and lower threads at the touch of a button, with programmable securing stitches .

• BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS): This knee-operated lever allows you to lift the presser foot, lower the feed dog, and release thread tension, keeping your hands free to guide the fabric. It's especially useful for quilting and maneuvering thick layers .

• Start/Stop Button: Enables sewing without the foot control, perfect for start-and-stop tasks like buttonholes or when using the BSR .

• Creative Consultant: An on-screen tool that provides tutorials and recommendations for sewing on different types of fabrics, ensuring optimal results .

Embroidery Features

• Seamless Switching: Transition from sewing to embroidery mode with a single click .

• On-Screen Editing: Easily edit embroidery designs directly on the touchscreen. You can rotate, mirror, resize, and alter stitch patterns with intuitive drag-and-drop functionality .

• Color Resequence: This function combines several identical colors in a design into one, minimizing the number of thread changes and saving valuable time .

• Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting: Set a length for jump stitches, and the machine will automatically cut them, eliminating the need for manual trimming .

• Embroidery Sequence Control: If a thread breaks, this function allows you to move forward or backward in the design stitch-by-stitch to resume perfectly .

• WordArt: Create text with vertical, horizontal, and curved baselines, with adjustable letter spacing for perfect-looking monograms and phrases .

General & Convenience Features

• High-Resolution Touchscreen: The large, centrally located color touchscreen provides quick, intuitive access to all functions. Its simple icons and menus make it easy to navigate without constantly referring to the manual .

• Multi-Function Knobs: Easily accessible knobs allow for precise stitch adjustments in 0.05 increments and are also used for composing and altering embroidery designs .

• Memory Function: Save your personalized stitches, stitch combinations, and embroidery designs to the machine's 8MB memory. Settings remain even after the machine is turned off .

• LED Sewing Light: Bright, long-lasting LED lights provide excellent illumination of the needle and work area .

• Accessories Box: An integrated, transparent box with adjustable brackets keeps all your presser feet, needles, and bobbins organized and within reach .

• Bobbin Winding While Sewing: You can wind a bobbin without interrupting your current sewing or embroidery project .

• USB Port: Import or export stitches and embroidery designs easily using a standard USB stick .