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Bernina 535

Original price $4,499.00 - Original price $4,499.00
Original price $4,499.00
$4,499.00
$4,499.00 - $4,499.00
Current price $4,499.00
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BERNINA 535

Made especially for sewists

Perfect stitch quality with powerful, fast & precise sewing. Built to handle big projects with ease, with threads cut automatically — and an embroidery module available whenever you're ready for it.

  • Perfect stitch quality
  • Powerful, fast & precise sewing
  • Handle big projects with ease
  • Automatic thread cutting
  • Optional embroidery module

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)
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Adaptive Thread Tension On-screen Sewing Consultant 5.5mm stitch width Jumbo bobbin Automatic thread cutter Up to 1,000 spm Embroidery module optional
Perfect tension for perfect stitches

Perfect tension for perfect stitches

  • Precise & powerful sewing
  • Just sew without any worries
  • Achieve beautiful stitch results

Thanks to the Adaptive Thread Tension you get optimal thread tension for perfect stitch quality on both sides of the fabric.

Ask your on-screen support

Ask your on-screen support

  • Modern colorful touch screen
  • Easy to use with simple navigation
  • On-screen support when needed

The Sewing Consultant helps you find the right settings. Adjust suggested alterations quickly with the multifunction knobs.

Sew quieter, faster, longer, better

Sew quieter, faster, longer, better

  • Sew perfect stitches with 5.5mm stitch width
  • Jumbo bobbin to sew longer
  • Front-load the bobbin with new thread

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

Automatic features save time

Automatic features save time

  • No manual thread cutting
  • Press a button to cut your thread
  • Save time for your creativity

Thanks to the automatic thread cutter your threads are cut automatically and the needle is lifted afterward.

Built for speed and precision

  • Swiss sailors Livia Naef & Nelia Puhze
  • Power and precision on any fabric
  • From fine fabrics to old sails

"Sailing or sewing — it's all about speed and precision." Livia and Nelia appreciate the B 535's ease-of-use without giving up power or precision.

Speed Up to 1,000 stitches per minute (BERNINA Hook)
Stitch Width 5.5mm maximum stitch width
Controls Color touch screen; Sewing Consultant; Adaptive Thread Tension; multifunction knobs
Bobbin Jumbo bobbin, front-loading
Convenience Automatic thread cutter with automatic needle lift
Expandability Embroidery module optional

Features B 500 E B 535 B 570 QE B 590 E
General Information
Hook systemBERNINABERNINABERNINABERNINA
Maximum sewing speed (stitches/min)–1,0001,0001,000
Space to the right of the needle8.5"8.5"8.5"8.5"
Color touch screen4.3"4.3"4.3"4.3"
LED sewing lights12 LEDs12 LEDs12 LEDs16 LEDs
Maximum stitch width–5.5mm9mm9mm
Maximum stitch length–6mm6mm6mm
Number of spool holders2222
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)–1,0481,4501,774
Buttonholes (incl. eyelets)–141618
Decorative stitches total–300450499
Quilting stitches total–457460
Sewing alphabets–589
Included Standard Sewing & Quilting Accessories
Presser feet/soles included–578
BERNINA Slide-on Freearm Extension Table–✓✓✓
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)–✓✓✓
Embroidery Features
Embroidery module M (SDT) included✓optionaloptional✓
Maximum embroidery field15.7" × 5.9"15.7" × 5.9"15.7" × 5.9"15.7" × 5.9"
Maximum embroidery speed (stitches/min)1,0001,0001,0001,000
Built-in embroidery designs27550250275
Embroidery alphabets8478
Read embroidery design formatsEXP, 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✓✓✓✓

BERNINA 535 Features

Warranty

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

Every BERNINA 535 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

  • Maximum sewing speed: 1,000 stitches per minute
  • Maximum stitch width: 5.5mm
  • 1,048 total sewing stitch patterns, including 5 alphabets and 300 decorative stitches
  • 14 buttonholes/eyelets, 45 quilting stitches
  • Embroidery module M (SDT) available as an optional add-on — not included with this SKU
  • Sewing space to the right of the needle: 8.5"
  • 4.3" color touch screen with multi-function knobs
  • 2 spool holders, semi-automatic needle threader
  • BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension
  • BERNINA Hook system with jumbo bobbin
  • BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) compatible
  • 5 presser feet/soles included