Product Information

The BERNINA 590 (often referred to as the B590) is a premium sewing and embroidery machine that excels at handling a wide range of materials—from delicate silk to heavy leather and denim . It is known for its large workspace, high sewing speed, and the iconic BERNINA Hook system, which ensures consistent stitch quality .

Note: Embroidery functionality requires the purchase of a separate embroidery module, though the machine is pre-loaded with software to support it .

Key Specifications

Key Features

Sewing & Quilting Features

• BERNINA Dual Feed: An integrated fabric feeding system that ensures even feeding of difficult materials (like velvet, leather, or quilting layers) from both the top and bottom .

• Automatic Thread Cutter: Cuts both the upper and bobbin thread. The "3-in-1" function cuts the thread, lifts the needle, and raises the presser foot automatically .

• BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator): Included with the machine. It ensures consistent stitch length in free-motion quilting, regardless of the speed you move the fabric .

• Jumbo Bobbin: The hook system holds a bobbin that is 70% larger than standard, allowing for longer sewing sessions without changing thread .

• Presser Foot Pressure & Hover: Automatic adjustment of presser foot pressure and a "hover" function that allows you to pivot the fabric easily without lowering the foot .

• Slide Speed Control: A slider on the machine to set the maximum speed, allowing for precise control without using the foot pedal .

Embroidery Features (with Module)

• Pinpoint Placement: A system that allows you to place embroidery designs exactly where you want them on the fabric by aligning two points on the screen with marks on the fabric .

• Large Hoop Sizes: Supports large embroidery fields (Mega Hoop 400x150mm) to reduce re-hooping for bigger projects like jacket backs .

• On-Screen Editing: Full editing suite including grouping, rotating, scaling, mirroring, and color re-sequencing directly on the touchscreen .

• Invisible & Smart Secure: Automatic tie-on and tie-off stitches that are invisible on the top side for a professional finish .

• Thread Away Mode: A function that pulls the thread tail to the back of the fabric automatically at the start of a design .

Comfort & Ease of Use

• Creative Consultant: An integrated help system. You input your fabric type and project, and the machine recommends the best needle, presser foot, and stitch settings .

• Touchscreen Navigation: Intuitive 4.3" color touchscreen with drag-and-drop functionality for editing stitches and combinations .

• Free Hand System (Knee Lifter): Includes a knee lift to raise the presser foot hands-free, ideal for quilting and appliqué .

• USB Port: Allows for importing stitch patterns and embroidery designs, as well as exporting custom combinations .