The BERNINA 990 can do it all: sew, quilt, and embroider with flawless precision and speed. It is the ultimate expression of Swiss engineering and innovation. BERNINA invented the premium segment for such machines years ago, and with the launch of the B 990 BERNINA continues to set the bar for premium top-of-the-line sewing machines.

The design of the B 990 is inspired by the automotive industry. It’s shaped by Bezier splines, curved surfaces and crease lines along with a combination of glossy and matte white surfaces with silver lacquered accents giving it a feminine and premium touch.

The most iconic element of this machine is the display, strongly placed in the centre bringing it close to the user for ergonomic use. While the machine is quite large the design makes the machine feel approachable and reduces the visual space through colour and design elements. Overall, the design creates an impactful statement, which is exactly what it is intended to do.

With its 14-inch throat space, the B 990 is the largest sewing machine on the market, allowing users to embroider a 12-inch square in one pass, perfect for quilters using embroidery. An integrated stitch regulator ensures a constant stitch length for machine quilting. With Jumbo Stitch users can scale any sewing stitch up to 500%, and the machine will sew it in all directions, as state-of-the-art feature. A scanner visualizes the embroidery hoop so that users can place embroidery designs precisely on the screen while also providing a view of the sewing area on the display.

These features work together to create the ultimate machine for all types of sewing hobbyists. Yet, despite its vast array of functions, the machine is easy and a pleasure to operate. The modern, gesture-enabled user interface is intuitive and feels familiar to consumers as the functionality is like a phone or tablet. The onboard Help Center provides the user with step-by-step instructions along with a built-in manual that can also be acessed from a WiFi connected external tablet or phone.

The quality and precision of the BERNINA sewing stitch is the heart of the mechanical development. The B 990 is the only sewing machine developed and assembled in a Western country, more specifically in Steckborn, Switzerland, at the BERNINA headquarters. No other machine is as durable as a BERNINA, which is often carried and passed down over generations.

The ability to use the product for as long as possible drastically reduces its carbon footprint. Sewing is a predominantly manual activity, offering a creative escape from the digital world. The B 990 gives that creative user unlimited possibilities to bring their dreams to life while prioritizing design and ease-of-use.

Category:HouseholdAward Year:2025Designers:David Baur, Martin Poggenclaas, Sven Lüdicke, Yuno Design, Mannheim, GermanyManufacturer:BERNINA International AG, Steckborn, Switzerland