The BERNINA 990 embodies Swiss engineering with vast workspace, intuitive tech, and pro-level quilting & embroidery—built to turn your biggest ideas into beautiful results.
Precisely manufactured down to the last detail. Durable build, deep accessory ecosystem, and long-term parts availability.
Scan the hoop, view the needle area, and precisely position designs. Preview scale and thread colors before stitching; send the scanned background to optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9.
See the exact entry point in any needle position for next-level precision in sewing and embroidery.
Attaches and go—machine detects the plate and blocks incompatible settings as a safety measure. Three stitch plates included.
Create/nickname folders; save adjusted stitches; move/copy/paste from USB with the on-board File Manager.
Place as-is or morph to fit. Verify exact stitch points with Virtual Positioning for perfect placement.
Connect the built-in Help Center to your phone/tablet, search manuals/tutorials, and get technique guidance on screen.
Front-loading, easy-access Jumbo Bobbin holds up to 70% more thread—less stopping, more stitching.
| Workspace | 14" to the right of the needle; largest 10" center touch screen |
| Embroidery | Up to 16.1" × 12" with Giant Hoop; SDT Embroidery Module XL |
| Precision | Pinpoint Laser; BERNINA Placement Scanner & Camera; BISR stitch regulation |
| Library | 2,927 stitches; resize 25%–500%; Stitch Designer to draw your own |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Stitchout App monitoring, transfer with BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 (optional) |
