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Bernina

Bernina 540 Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery Machine

$5,749.00

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The BERNINA 540 Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Machine delivers complete creative control with precision stitch regulation, intuitive touchscreen operation, and legendary BERNINA stitch quality. Featuring the BERNINA Hook, a jumbo bobbin, and fully adjustable stitch settings, the B 540 offers optimal thread tension on both sides of the fabric with automatic and permanent tension control while sewing or embroidering, ensuring consistently perfect stitches for professional results in a beautifully balanced machine.

The BERNINA 540 Sewing and Quilting Machine gives you complete creative control with precision stitch regulation, intuitive touchscreen operation, and legendary BERNINA stitch quality. Featuring the BERNINA Hook, a jumbo bobbin, and fully adjustable stitch settings, the B 540 is perfectly designed for quilters and sewists who want professional results in a beautifully balanced machine.

Also see the Bernina 540 Sewing and Quilting Machine to explore your creative capabilities.

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Key Features & Benefits

  • Total Stitch Control
    Easily adjust stitch length, width, and needle position, all from the large, intuitive touchscreen. Customize settings to match your fabric, thread, and technique.

  • BERNINA Hook for Perfect Stitches
    The exclusive BERNINA Hook ensures precise, consistent stitches with optimal thread tension on both sides of the fabric.

  • Jumbo Bobbin for Longer Sewing Time
    The front-loading jumbo bobbin holds up to 70% more thread than standard bobbins, reducing interruptions and letting you sew longer without stopping. No need to remove your project to change the bobbin.

  • Advanced Thread Tension Control
    Enjoy permanent manual control once tension is set for your fabric and thread, plus automatic thread tension adjustment while sewing for flawless stitch quality.

  • Thread Sensors for Peace of Mind
    Automatic upper and lower thread sensors alert you if thread breaks, so you can focus on sewing instead of troubleshooting.

  • Ideal for Quilting & Everyday Sewing
    Perfectly sized for large quilting projects while still fitting comfortably into modest sewing spaces, the B 540 balances power with practicality.

  • ENHANCED EMBROIDERY WITH SMART DRIVE TECHNOLOGY (SDT) The embroidery module M includes the latest Smart Drive Technology (SDT). It elevates your embroidery experience with enhanced stitch quality as well as smoother and quieter movement.
  • Freearm Embroidery – Used with all compatible embroidery hoops – No laborious cutting of garments for hooping. 

The BERNINA 540 is an excellent choice for quilters and sewists who value precision, reliability, and hands-on control—delivering professional-quality results with every stitch.

 

Included Accessories:

20 Year Limited Warranty on Bernina Machines

Bernina warrants this product against defective workmanship and materials for a period of twenty (20) years in case of mechanical parts, five (5) years in case of printed circuit boards, and two (2) years in case of electrical parts from the date of original purchase FREE of charge

Learn more about the Bernina 540 and other Bernina sewing machines by visiting one of our locations. Bernina is a strongly trusted brand known and loved by the Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum community.

We are Colorado’s most trusted sewing machine experts, with stores located in the Denver-metro area, including Littleton, Aurora, Arvada and Colorado Springs. Our experts are happy to walk you through the specifics of this product. Find a location near you today!

BERNINA 540 Includes
Standard Accessories – BERNINA 540
Zipper Foot #4
Open Embroidery Foot #20C
Embroidery Foot #26L
Free-Arm Slide-On Table
Touchscreen Pen
Sewing Machine Oil
BERNINA Accessory Box
BERNINA Embroidery Module M (SDT)
Medium Embroidery Hoop
Large Oval Embroidery Hoop
Sewing & Quilting Features & Specifications
Feature Details
Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) 1000
Maximum Stitch Width 9
Maximum Stitch Length 6
Adjustable Needle Positions 11
Presser Foot Recommendation Yes
Presser Foot Library Yes
Security Function for Needle and Stitch Plate Yes
Automatic Buttonhole / Length Measuring System Yes
Manual Multi-step Buttonhole Yes
On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring Yes
Adjustable Buttonhole Slit Width Yes
Personal Memory Yes
Import/Export Stitches via USB Yes
Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns Yes
Temporary Altered Stitch Memory Yes
Creative Consultant Sewing Yes
Swipe Yes
Drag and Drop Yes
Pattern Repeat 1–9
Pattern Begin Yes
Pattern End Yes
Mirror-image Function Yes
Basting Stitch Yes
Continuous Reverse Yes
Backstepping Yes
Securing Stitches Yes
Programmable Securing Function Yes
BSR Enabled Yes
Start/Stop Button (stitching without foot control) Yes
Hopper Mechanism Yes
Freearm Sewing Yes
Total Number of Sewing Stitch Patterns (incl. alphabets) 1048
Alphabets / Monograms 5
Decorative Stitches 300
Button Sew-On Program Yes
Buttonholes / Eyelets 14
Practical Stitches 30
Quilting Stitches 43
Darning Programs

 

General Features & Specifications
Feature Details
Sewing Space to the Right of the Needle 8.5″
Workspace Height 4.3″
Weight of the Machine 24.2 lb
Measurements (W x H x D) 18.1″ / 7.9″ / 12.9″
Centrally Located Color Touch Screen 4.3″ / 10 cm
Total Memory 256 MB
Multi-function Knobs Yes
Spool Holders 2
LED Sewing Light 12
Semi-automatic Needle Threader Yes
Manual Thread Cutters 4

Embroidery Features & Specifications
Feature Details
Maximum Embroidery Speed (stitches per minute) 1000
Embroidery Area 15.7″ x 5.9″
Freearm Embroidery Yes
Built-in Embroidery Designs 50
Embroidery Alphabets 4
On-screen Editing of Designs Yes
Duplicate / Add Designs Yes
Change Design Size Proportionally Yes
Change Design Size Non-Proportionally Yes
Move, Rotate, and Mirror Yes
WordArt Yes
Drag & Drop Yes
Virtual Positioning Yes
Absolute Check Design Positioning Yes
Check Design Size Yes
Adjust Stitch Density Yes
Change Stitch Type Yes
Change Thread Brand Yes
Basting Yes
Color Sequence Yes
Stitch Design as Single/Multi-Color Yes
Personal Memory for Sewing/Embroidery Designs Yes

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