Bernina 500 E

Name: Bernina 500 E
Brand: Bernina
SKU: B500_E
Availability: InStoreOnly

$3,749.00 - $3,749.00

$3,749.00

$3,749.00 - $3,749.00

$3,749.00

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Description

BERNINA 500 E Embroidery-Only Machine

For a perfect start to embroidery

The BERNINA 500 E is purpose-built for embroidery — a large workspace, jumbo bobbin, and touch-screen design editing make it an ideal first dedicated embroidery machine for makers who want serious results without a full sewing/embroidery combo.

More space for bigger embroidery projects
Jumbo bobbin to embroider longer
Edit embroidery designs via touch screen
Position your design exactly where you want
Achieve finest embroidery results

BERNINA — Swiss Engineering & Perfection since 1893

Precisely manufactured down to the last detail. Durable build, deep accessory ecosystem, and long-term parts availability.

Robust, long-lasting construction
Wide range of accessories
20-year warranty on mechanical parts (details)
Long availability of spare parts

Embroidery Only 8.5" Right of Needle 15.75" x 5.9" Embroidery Area 1,000 Stitches/Min Pinpoint Placement

"The freedom to create endless design combinations."

Embroidery features of the B 500 you'll love

More space for creative freedom

Handle big projects with ease
Comfortably create endless designs
Re-designed embroidery module

The extended freearm offers 8.5" to the right of the needle, with a large 15.75" x 5.9" embroidery area to bring bigger ideas to life.

Edit your designs with ease

Simply undo & redo steps
Edit designs as a group or break apart
Customize the stitch-out sequence

Enhanced Editing Functions let you realize your ideas directly on screen.

Easy design positioning

Position designs precisely
No template needed
Perfect results in less time

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

Automatic features save time

Automatic thread cutting
Needle lifts automatically
Easy one-button operation

The automatic thread cutter operates in two steps at once: cuts the thread and lifts the needle.

Perfection is the new standard

Manage thread cuts with ease
No manual trimming on the top side
Achieve perfect embroidery results

Thread Away Mode pulls threads down to the underside for clean embroidery results on top.

Finest embroidery results for you

Perfect stitches, fast & quiet
Jumbo bobbin to embroider longer
Front-load bobbin with new thread

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

Machine type	Embroidery only (no general sewing)
Embroidery area	15.75" x 5.9"
Space right of needle	8.5"
Bobbin	Jumbo Bobbin
Speed	Up to 1,000 stitches per minute

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Compare Table

Features	B 500 E	B 535 E	B 570 QE	B 590 E
General Information
Hook system	BERNINA	BERNINA	BERNINA	BERNINA
Maximum sewing speed (stitches/min)	–	1,000	1,000	1,000
Space to the right of the needle	8.5"	8.5"	8.5"	8.5"
Color touch screen	4.3"	4.3"	4.3"	4.3"
LED sewing lights	12 LEDs	12 LEDs	12 LEDs	16 LEDs
Maximum stitch width	–	5.5mm	9mm	9mm
Maximum stitch length	–	6mm	6mm	6mm
Number of spool holders	2	2	2	2
Semi-automatic needle threader	✓	✓	✓	✓
Automatic presser foot lift	–	–	✓	✓
Automatic thread cutter	✓	✓	✓	✓
BERNINA Dual Feed (built-in)	–	–	✓	✓
BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension	✓	✓	✓	✓
BSR-enabled (straight stitch & zigzag; foot sold separately)	–	✓	✓	✓
USB interface for PC connection	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sewing & Quilting Features
Total stitch patterns (incl. alphabets)	–	1,048	1,450	1,774
Buttonholes (incl. eyelets)	–	14	16	18
Decorative stitches total	–	300	450	499
Quilting stitches total	–	45	74	60
Sewing alphabets	–	5	8	9
Included Standard Sewing & Quilting Accessories
Presser feet/soles included	–	5	7	8
BERNINA Slide-on Freearm Extension Table	–	✓	✓	✓
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)	–	✓	✓	✓
Embroidery Features
Embroidery module M (SDT) included	✓	✓	✓	✓
Maximum embroidery field	15.7" × 5.9"	15.7" × 5.9"	15.7" × 5.9"	15.7" × 5.9"
Maximum embroidery speed (stitches/min)	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Built-in embroidery designs	275	50	250	275
Embroidery alphabets	8	4	7	8
Read embroidery design formats	EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX (all models)	—	—	—
Included Standard Embroidery Accessories
Embroidery Foot #26L	✓	✓	✓	✓
Large Oval Hoop (10.0" × 5.7")	✓	✓	✓	✓
Medium Hoop (5.1" × 3.9")	✓	✓	✓	✓
BERNINA embroidery software ArtLink	✓	✓	✓	✓

Features

BERNINA 500 E Features

Warranty

20 years — mechanical parts
5 years — printed circuit boards
2 years — electrical components

Every BERNINA 500 E is backed by BERNINA's factory warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized BERNINA dealer — bring it to any FSQ location and we'll take care of it.

Key Features

Machine type: Embroidery only (no general sewing functions)
Maximum embroidery speed: 1,000 stitches per minute
Embroidery area: 15.7" x 5.9"
275 built-in embroidery designs, 8 embroidery alphabets
Reads EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, and XXX embroidery formats
On-screen design editing — resize, rotate, mirror, duplicate, group/ungroup
Pinpoint Placement (2-point) for precise design positioning
Undo/Redo and Color Wheel design tools
Sewing space to the right of the needle: 8.5"
4.3" color touch screen
BERNINA Hook system with jumbo bobbin
Semi-automatic needle threader
BERNINA embroidery software ArtLink included