Computerized sewing and embroidery machine BERNINA 590
BERNINA 590 – The perfect machine for Sewists, Quilters & Embroiderers
The BERNINA 590 is the premier model of the BERNINA 5-Series. Whatever you wish to sew or embellish, the BERNINA 590 puts a wide range of stitches at your disposal. With a generous selection of stitches to choose – and all stitches can be sewn up to a width of 9 mm, which is particularly attractive for embellishment. In addition, 7 alphabets for sewing and 7 alphabets for embroidery are at your fingertips. What’s more, the embroidery designs can be accessed in a separate embroidery mode and adapted on the touchscreen: rotating, mirroring, sizing up or down or altering the stitch pattern are quickly accomplished, thanks to the 590’s intuitive operation. Using the memory function, it’s a cinch to permanently save your customized stitches and embroidery designs.
The BERNINA 590 is factory-equipped with an embroidery function and comes with the embroidery module as standard. With embroidery designs already built into the BERNINA 590’s software, you’ll have immediate access to a wide range of attractive designs for ambitious embroidery projects, which you can easily and quickly select via the touchscreen.
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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. |
Perfection is the new standard
Thanks to the Thread Away Mode and Invisible & Smart Secure, clean embroidery results on the top are yours with the B 590. |
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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. |
Easy design positioning
Use Pinpoint Placement to position your design precisely: select two points and match them with the markings on the hooped fabric. |
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Enjoy full comfort & perfect results
The Sewing and Embroidery Consultants offer direct on-screen support and answer your questions whenever you need them. |
Sew chiffon & leather like a pro
The innovative BERNINA Dual Feed feeds the fabric evenly from above and below. It is easy to engage and tucks away when not in use. |
1. Sewing tutorial: first steps with the B 590 | 2. Sewing tutorial: Screen functions of the B 590 |
Sewing tutorial: changing and saving stitches |
4. Sewing tutorial: decorative stitches |
5. Sewing tutorial: Buttonholes |
6. Sewing tutorial: quilting |
7. Embroidery tutorial: first steps with the B 590 | 8. Embroidery tutorial: editing designs with the B 590 |
9. Embroidery tutorial: grouping and ungrouping designs | 10. Embroidery tutorial: Pinpoint Placement of embroidery designs |
11. Embroidery tutorial: endless embroidery with the Mega Hoop | |
Bernina B590 E |
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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 # 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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