Demonstration machine in our Bristol showroom - come and see this incredible, inspiring and stunning machine.  Let the imagination fly.
 
Introducing the groundbreaking B 990, featuring the new BERNINA Placement Scanner and Camera, BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR) and an improved user interface!
 
NEW - BERNINA Placement Scanner and Camera - scan the embroidery hoop, and view the needle area on the screen in sewing and embroidery.
Precisely position your designs and stitches. Scan to preview how designs, the chosen thread color and size will look like when stitched.
Scanned background can be transfered to the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9.
 
NEW - Large inside -  arm measuring 14" to the right of the needle.
 
NEW -  BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR) - built into the machine and works with all quilting presser feet, including Ruler work foot.  Attach the included 5.5 mm BSR Stitch Plate with Sensor and the quilting foot of your choice.   Achieve perfect quilting stitches with the same length at variable sewing speeds.
 
NEW - Automatic stitch plate recognition - Automatically recognizes the stitch plate once it is attached to the machine. If stitch plate is not compatible with the selected stitch pattern, needle or presser foot the machine will not sew as an additional security measure.
 
NEW - Jumbo Stitch - Resize any stitch from 25% to 500%.  With a touch, transform a design into a stitch pattern or alter existing stitches as you wish. Undo and redo steps in sewing.  With the Stitch Designer, create your own stitches by drawing your ideas right on the touch screen.
 
NEW - Helpful Guide on Screen - Find frequently requested instructions and information. The user manual and Creative Consultant for various techniques. Connect the Help Center to your personal device (tablet or smartphone) with WiFi connectivity by simply scanning the QR code on screen.
 
NEW - Customizable Quilt Designs - bring the functionality of professioanl longarm quilting to the embroidery machine.  Unlimited scaling possibilities, modify stitches per inch (SPI) and enhanced quilt securing functions enable you to achieve perfect computerized quilting on your embroidery machine.  Compatible with BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI and TAP formats
 
WiFi Connectivity and BERNINA Stitchout App - WiFi enabled on the 990, Transfer designs from your BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 (optional) directly to the machine, or vice versa. With the BERNINA Stitchout App, embroidery process can be monitored on a smartphone remotely. In-app notifications and real-time status updates will make embroidering more convenient.
 
NEW - Large Touch Sceen - 10." touch screen for easy viewing and selecting stitches. Clearly view embroidery designs for editing.
 
Bernina Pinpoint Laser - pinpoint position by seeing exactly where the needle will enter the fabric in every needle position. It will mark your start and travel point as you sew and embroider.
 
Fully Automatic Needle Threader - Follow the thread path and at the end just press the button on the machine and the needle is threaded.
 
Extra BSR Mode 3 - now use the BSR foot to baste (tack) your sewing together.
 
Sideways motion - sew  sideways! Fabric is moved from left to right creating stitches that are wider than 9 mm. Built in decorative sideways stitches which use sideways motion to stitch out or choose any stitch and control the direction it sews in.
For example - select straight stitch and sew in a 45 degree angle, perfect for projects or dressmaking where access to certain area is restricted such as a trouser leg.
 
Stitch designer - Create custom decorative stitches on the screen of the machine. Existing decorative stitches  can be edited in stitch designer as well.
 
Adaptive thread tension - ensures optimal thread tension during sewing and embroidery and helps achieve a perfect stitch. After manually adjusting (if required), the thread tension to the thread and fabric, the adaptive thread tension constantly checks the thread tension as you sew, adjusting it unobtrusively and automatically whenever necessary.