Bernina 990 Sewing and Embroidery Machine

BERNINA 990 Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Machine

The Ultimate Expression of Precision, Power & Innovation

The BERNINA 990 represents the very best of BERNINA engineering—designed for sewists, quilters, and embroidery artists who want absolute control, uncompromising stitch quality, and the most advanced technology available. This flagship machine seamlessly combines sewing, quilting, and embroidery into one powerful creative system, delivering professional results across every discipline.

Built for experienced makers and professionals, the BERNINA 990 transforms complex ideas into flawless finished pieces with ease and confidence.

Flagship Features & Benefits

Dual High-Resolution Touchscreens
The BERNINA 990 features a large, intuitive colour touchscreen interface that provides effortless access to stitches, embroidery designs, settings, and advanced on-screen editing. Navigate complex functions quickly and customise every detail of your project.

Unrivalled Stitch Precision
Experience BERNINA’s legendary stitch quality at its finest. From ultra-fine fabrics to dense quilting layers and embroidery, the 990 produces perfectly balanced, consistent stitches with exceptional clarity and definition.

Extra-Powerful Motor Performance
Designed for demanding workloads, the high-performance motor delivers smooth, quiet power and reliable needle penetration—ideal for thick seams, specialty threads, and large-scale projects.

Adaptive Thread Tension & Automatic Features
Intelligent thread tension automatically adjusts for optimal results across fabrics, stitches, and embroidery designs, reducing setup time and ensuring flawless finishes.

BERNINA Jumbo Bobbin
The front-loading jumbo bobbin holds up to 70% more thread, allowing extended sewing, quilting, and embroidery sessions with fewer interruptions.

Advanced Quilting & Embroidery Excellence

Next-Level Embroidery Capabilities
Create intricate, high-precision embroidery with advanced design placement, on-screen editing, and smooth, accurate stitch-outs. Resize, rotate, combine, and customise designs directly on the machine for total creative freedom.

BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)
Achieve perfectly even stitch lengths when free-motion quilting—automatically regulated regardless of sewing speed for professional-quality results.

Extra-Large Workspace
The expansive space to the right of the needle easily accommodates large quilts, oversized embroidery hoops, and complex projects, making the 990 ideal for ambitious creative work.

Built for Visionary Makers

The BERNINA 990 is perfectly suited to:

• Professional-level quilting and free-motion work
• High-detail embroidery and large designs
• Couture garment construction
• Advanced textile and mixed-media projects

Fully compatible with BERNINA presser feet, embroidery modules, and accessories, the 990 is designed to evolve alongside your creativity.

Why Choose the BERNINA 990 from River City Sewing?

At River City Sewing, we provide expert advice, personalised demonstrations, and ongoing education to ensure you get the most from your investment. Choosing the BERNINA 990 means choosing unmatched precision, enduring quality, and a machine engineered to support a lifetime of creativity.