Top level machine in the 5 series range, a sewing and embroidery machine with a host of features and function.
 
Stitches - total 1774, including 38 utility, 18 automatic buttonholes including eyelets. Plus 500 decorative, 59 traditional quilting/patchwork, 40 cross stitches, 9 alphabets, (each letter and number counts towards stitch total).
 
Buttonholes are made easier with the built in measuring system. Place the button to the screen to determine the size after which the machine will automatically sew the correct size buttonhole.
 
Full colour touch screen - displays all stitches, easier to select and more intuitive to use. Adjustments to the stitches are shown in real time. Multi function dials for width and length adjustment, can be changed whilst sewing.
 
On screen help - Sewing consultant advises for best needle and settings for the fabric used. Built in tutorials offer onscreen support.
 
Long arm - gives an inside space of 8.5" (21.5 cm) to the right of the needle.
 
Built in memory - create names and stitch combinations to personalise your sewing projects.
 
Personal memory (permanent and temporary) - default settings for stitches can be altered to your preferred settings and saved permanently until removed.  Adjustments are saved even when the machine is switched off. Adjustments to stitch length, width and needle positions are temporary saved as you switch between different stitches. These settings are only saved whilst the machine is on, once switched off stitches will return to default settings.
 
Adaptive thread tension - ensures optimal thread tension during sewing and embroidery and helps achieve a perfect stitch quality. After manually adjusting (if required), the thread tension to the thread and fabric, the adaptive thread tension constantly checks the thread tension as it sews, adjusting it unobtrusively and automatically whenever necessary. 
 
Jumbo bobbin - larger bobbin that has 70 % more capacity.
 
Automatic presser foot lift - raise and lower the presser foot automatically before and after sewing. Foot can hover, leaving needle in the fabric ideal for pivoting. Hover positions can be set to a preferred height.
 
Dual feed - built in walking foot system that with one action simply engages into the back of the dual feed feet. Range of feet are available (optional extras) that can be used with the dual feed. A standard dual feed foot comes with the machine.
 
Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) - sophisticated sensor technology that monitors the speed at which the fabric moves and regulates the length of the stitches. For consistent stitch length when free motioning.
 
Machine Embroidery
Designs - total 275 built in embroidery designs, with a further 8 embroidery alphabets. Additional designs can be transferred into the machine via the USB port. The 590 can handle multiple embroidery formats which include:- EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, and XXX.
 
Editing functions - change your embroidery design within the machine. Mirror image, group / ungroup, resize, combine, colour re-sequencing, colour wheel, undo, rotate, are just some of the ways of adjusting the embroidery design. Adjustments to a design can be saved to the built in memory or to computer via USB stick.
 
Pinpoint placement - perfect placement of embroidery onto project, no need for template. Select 2 points and match them with marks on the hooped fabric for perfect results.
 
Thread away mode - pulls thread down to the underside for clean embroidery results on top.
 
Invisible and smart secure - secure stitches become invisible as the tie off are sewn in stitch direction. Smart secure add tie on/off stitches to a design if none are preset.
 
Embroidery consultant - advises on correct foot, needle, thread and stabiliser according to fabric and/or embroidery technique.
 
Hoops - include - Oval 145 mm x 255 mm, Medium 100 mm x 130 mm. (Additional hoops are available including Midi, Maxi, Jumbo and Mega as optional extras).