Computerized sewing and embroidery machine BERNINA 540
BERNINA 540
BERNINA 540 features a large 10cm colour touch screen, BERNINA Hook which makes stitches precise, consistent and fast with a maximum speed of 1000 stitches per minute. 12 LEDs provide bright illumination of the sewing area. The Bernina 540 provides you with complete control of stitch length (up to 6mm), width (up to 9mm) and needle position (up to 11) or even creating custom Stitches, you’ll appreciate the convenience of a machine that remembers the stitch details for you while maintaining quality. A total of 1048 stitches are available to choose from, including 30 utility stitches, 300 decorative stitches, 5 alphabets, 44 quilting stitches, 31 Cross-stitch stitches and 14 buttonholes.
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Perfect tension for perfect stitches
Thanks to the Adaptive Thread Tension you get optimal thread tension for perfect stitch quality on both sides of the fabric. |
Automatic features save time
Automatic thread cutter performs 3 functions with one push of a button: it cuts the thread, raises the needle and presser foot. |
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Sew quieter, faster, longer, better
The BERNINA Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise with a maximum speed of 1,000 stitches per minute. |
Get the right pressure every time
Ensures that the ideal pressure is always used for the selected stitch. The basic setting can be individually adjusted. |
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Ask your on-screen support
The Sewing Consultant helps you to find the right settings. Adjust suggested alterations quickly with the multifunction-knobs. |
More space for creative freedom
The extended free-arm offers 21,5 cm right of the needle. Therefore you will enjoy a grand sewing area for grand ideas. |
Bernina B590 E |
Bernina B570 QE |
Bernina B540 |
Bernina B535 |
Bernina B500 |
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General data | |||||
Bobbin case type | Bernina hook | Bernina hook | Bernina hook | Bernina hook | Bernina hook |
Max sewing speed (stitches/min) | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | – |
Length of free-arm to the right of the needle | 215 mm | 215 mm | 215 mm | 215 mm | 215 mm |
Colour touch screen | 4,3 ” / 10 cm | 4,3 ” / 10 cm | 4,3 ” / 10 cm | 4,3 ” / 10 cm | 4,3 ” / 10 cm |
LED sewing lights | 16 LED | 12 LED | 12 LED | 12 LED | 12 LED |
Multi-function knobs | ![]() |
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Maximum stitch width | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5,5 | – |
Maximum stitch length | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | – |
Needle positions | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | – |
Sewing in each needle position | ![]() |
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Number of spool holders | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Semi-automatic needle threader | ![]() |
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Automatic presser foot lift | ![]() |
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Automatic presser foot pressure | ![]() |
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Automatic thread cutter | ![]() |
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Pivot/Hover function | ![]() |
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Adjustable presser foot pressure | – | – | ![]() |
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Manual thread cutter | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
BERNINA Dual Feed | ![]() |
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Adaptive Thread Tension | ![]() |
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Create and save stitch combinations | ![]() |
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Memory (short-term/altered stitches) | ![]() |
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Memory (long-term/altered stitches) | ![]() |
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BSR enabled, straight stitch and zigzag (separate BSR foot required) | ![]() |
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Start/stop button (stitching without foot control) | ![]() |
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Slide speed control | ![]() |
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Upper thread indicator | ![]() |
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Lower thread indicator | ![]() |
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USB interface for PC connection | ![]() |
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Changing stitch settings while sewing | ![]() |
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BERNINA foot control with back-kick function | ![]() |
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Needle stop up/down | ![]() |
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Drag & Drop | ![]() |
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Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering | ![]() |
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On-screen help | ![]() |
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Sewing tutorial | ![]() |
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Creative consultant | ![]() |
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Setup program | ![]() |
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Dust cover | ![]() |
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Magnetic Accessory box | ![]() |
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Sewing | B590 E | B570 QE | B540 |
B535 | B500 |
Pattern start/end function | ![]() |
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Triple Stitch | ![]() |
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Pattern end programmable | ![]() |
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Elongation | ![]() |
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Security function program | – | – | ![]() |
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Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | – |
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) | 1774 | 1450 | 1048 | 1048 | – |
Utility stitches | 38 | 34 | 30 | 30 | – |
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | – |
Automatic buttonhole length measuring system | ![]() |
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Manual multi-step buttonhole | ![]() |
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Button-sew-on function | ![]() |
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Darning programs | ![]() |
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Decorative stitches | 500 | 450 | 300 | 300 | – |
Quilting stitches | 59 | 73 | 44 | 44 | – |
Cross-stitch stitches | 40 | 34 | 31 | 31 | – |
Sewing alphabets | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | – |
Embroidery | B590 E | B570 QE | B540 |
B535 | B500 |
Embroidery functionality | ![]() |
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Maximum embroidery field | 400×150 mm | 400×150 mm | 400×150 mm | 400×150 mm | 400×150 mm |
Maximum embroidery speed (stitches per minute) | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
Built-in embroidery designs | 275 | 250 | 50 | 50 | 275 |
Embroidery alphabets | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Read Embroidery Design Formats | EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX |
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX |
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX |
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX |
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX |
On-Screen Design editing: positioning, mirroring, rotating, scaling, combining | ![]() |
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Import/ Export of designs via USB | ![]() |
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Pinpoint Placement | ![]() |
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Undo/Redo | ![]() |
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Group/Ungroup | ![]() |
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Color Wheel | ![]() |
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Invisible Secure | ![]() |
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Programmable jump stitch cutting | ![]() |
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Midi Hoop functionality, embroidery field 265×165mm | ![]() |
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Mega Hoop functionality, embroidery field 400×150 mm | ![]() |
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Freearm embroidery | ![]() |
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Personal memory for embroidery designs | ![]() |
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WordArt | ![]() |
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Sequence control | ![]() |
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Color resequence | ![]() |
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Basting | ![]() |
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Endless embroidery | ![]() |
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Position recall | ![]() |
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BERNINA ArtLink embroidery software | ![]() |
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Embroidery tutorial | ![]() |
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Included accessories and presser feet | B590 E | B570 QE | B540 |
B535 | B500 |
Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR ) foot | ![]() |
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Reverse pattern foot # 1C / # 1 | ![]() |
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Dual Feed reverse pattern foot# 1D | ![]() |
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Overlock foot # 2A / # 2 | ![]() |
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Buttonhole foot with slide # 3A | ![]() |
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Zipper foot # 4D / # 4 | ![]() |
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Blindstitch foot # 5 | ![]() |
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Open embroidery foot # 20C | ![]() |
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Embroidery presser foot # 26 (with embroidery-module) | ![]() |
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Patchwork foot # 97 | – | ![]() |
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Embroidery-module | ![]() |
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Extension table | ![]() |
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BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) | ![]() |
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Embroidery hoop large oval with a template (10.0″×5.7″/255×145 mm) | ![]() |
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Embroidery hoop medium oval with a template (5.1”×3.9”/130×100 mm) | ![]() |
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