- BERNINA Crystal Edition case set
- Inspiration kit with Swarovski crystals
- Additional embroidery motifs and presser feet
- Exclusive ECO Plant Bags sewing kit incl. plant set as a gift!
- Faster, quieter and smoother embroidery
- Embroidery module incl
BERNINA 590 Crystal Edition: For elegance in your sewing room
Be inspired and enchanted by the shimmer of crystals! The limited-edition BERNINA 590 Crystal Edition will literally put a sparkle in your eye - the unique aperture design with Swarovski crystals and the shimmer-rich accessories package make the Crystal Edition a true inspiration. Now is the time to shine and give your creativity the sparkle it deserves. Adorned with genuine Swarovski® crystals and bundled with an inspiration kit, these beautiful machines will let you push your artistic boundaries.
These features save time
- No manual thread trimming
- The foot lifts at the touch of a button
- Thread ends are trimmed at the touch of a button
The automatic thread cutter does three steps at once: it cuts the thread, raises the needle and the presser foot.

Achieve perfect results
- Clean embroidery results on top
- Easy thread removal
- Sewing stitches are invisible
Thanks to easy thread removal and Clever Sewing Stitch Detection, you get a clean stitch pattern on the top.
Sew, embroider & quilt longer
- Precise & beautiful stitch pattern
- Less winding thanks to jumbo bobbin
- Significantly fewer sewing interruptions
The BERNINA hook ensures precise stitches at top speeds of up to 1000 stitches per minute.
Place embroidery designs precisely
- Position your embroidery design precisely
- You no longer need a template
- Get perfect results
Select two points on the screen and match them to the marks on the hooped fabric.
Enjoy the highest level of comfort
- Large touch screen for easy navigation
- One click to embroidery mode
- Help function directly on the screen
The sewing and embroidery advisors are always there to answer your questions directly on the screen.
Fine materials? Get started!
- Perfect fabric feed of any fabric
- Optimum visibility while sewing
- Easy working with smooth materials
The innovative BERNINA Dual Transport transports smooth and fine materials evenly and carefully.
Features and functions
General functions
| Place to the right of the needle | 215 mm |
| Sewing light | 16 LED |
| Sewing speed | 1000 stitches/min |
| Number of stitches | 1774 |
| Max. Stitch length | 6 mm |
| Max. Stitch width | 9 mm |
| Needle positions | 11 |
| Sewing in any needle position | Yes |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes |
| Manual thread trimmer | 3 |
| Number of spool holders | 2 |
| Semi-automatic needle threader | Yes |
| Automatic sewing foot pressure | Yes |
| Adaptive BERNINA thread tension | Yes |
| Winding during sewing / embroidery | Yes |
| Automatic needle stop (top & bottom) | Yes |
| Automatic presser foot lifter | Yes |
| BERNINA Dual Transport (BDT) | Yes |
| BERNINA Freehand System (FHS) | Yes |
| Knee lever for freehand system (FHS) | Yes |
| BERNINA Stitch regulator BSR Functionality (straight & zigzag embroidery) | Yes |
| Drag & Drop | Yes |
| Speed controller | Yes |
| Reverse sewing | Yes |
| Memory (short-term memory) | Yes |
| Memory (long-term memory) | Yes |
| Multifunction knobs | Yes |
| Presser foot floating function | Yes |
| Upper thread monitoring | Yes |
| Onscreen Help | Yes |
| Setup program | Yes |
| Start & stop button (sewing without foot control) | Yes |
| Bobbin thread monitoring | Yes |
| USB port for PC connection | Yes |
Sewing and quilting
| Creating and saving sewing stitch combinations | Yes |
| Pattern repetition (1-9 times) | Yes |
| Change pattern length | Yes |
| Mirror function | left/right, top/bottom |
| Tutorial (Sewing) | Yes |
| Number of sewing stitches (incl. alphabets) | 1774 |
| Number of useful stitches | 38 |
| Number of decorative stitches | 500 |
| Number of buttonholes (incl. eyelets) | 18 |
| Number of cross stitches | 40 |
| Number of sewing alphabets | 9 |
| Number of quilting stitches | 59 |
| Tamping program(s) | Yes |
| Button sewing program | Yes |
| Automatic length measuring buttonhole | Yes |
| Automatic buttonhole | Yes |
| Manual multistep buttonhole | Yes |
| Triple stitch | Yes |
| Start of pattern function | Yes |
| Function pattern end | Yes |
| Pattern end programmable | Yes |
| Safety function | Stitch plate, Sewing needle |
Embroider
| Embroidery functionality | Yes |
| Embroidery module (size M) | Yes |
| Number of embroidery designs | 275 |
| Number of embroidery alphabets | 8 |
| Reduce number of color changes | Yes |
| Automatic embroidery hoop recognition | Yes |
| BERNINA embroidery software compatible | Yes |
| BERNINA PunchWork tool compatible | Yes |
| Border embroidery | Yes |
| Clever sewing stitch detection | Yes |
| Color wheel | Yes |
| Free arm embroidery | Yes |
| Function thread removal | Yes |
| Group / Ungroup | Yes |
| Stapling in the frame | Yes |
| Import / export of samples via USB | Yes |
| Save last embroidery position | Yes |
| Sewing stitches in embroidery mode | Yes |
| Maximum embroidery area | 400 x 150 mm |
| Pattern editing via touchscreen | Rotate, Combine, Postioning, Scale, Mirror |
| Pinpoint placement | Yes |
| Undo / Redo | Yes |
| Memory for own embroidery designs | Yes |
| Embroidery sequence control | Yes |
| Embroidery speed maximum | 1000 stitches/min |
| Embroidery design formats | DST, EXP, JEF, PCS, PEC, PES, SEW, XXX |
| Tutorial (Embroidery) | Yes |
| Bobbin thread high function | Yes |
| Invisible sewing | Yes |
| Connection stitches cutting programmable | Yes |
| Word ART | Yes |
| Midi-hoop functionality (embroidery area: 265 × 165 mm) Embroidery hoop optional | Yes |
| Mega hoop functionality (embroidery area: 400 × 150 mm) Embroidery hoop optional | Yes |
Technical data
| Article type | Sewing machine |
| Series | BERNINA 5 Series |
| Machine | B 590 |
| Gripper system | BG BERNINA hook |
| Functions | Sewing, Embroidery, Quilting |
| Weight | 11 kg |
| Mass L / W / H | 461 / 200 / 328 mm |
| Display | Touchscreen color (4.3" / 10 cm) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Comfort features
| Foot controller | Back kick |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes |
| Slide-on table | Yes |
| Dust cover | Yes |
| BSR foot #42 (BERNINA stitch regulator) | Yes |
| Thread tension adjustable during sewing | Yes |
| Sewing consultant | Yes |
| Stitch modification during sewing | Yes |
| Embroidery consultant | Yes |
Scope of delivery
| Crystal Edition special accessories |
| - Crystal Edition case set |
| - #10D narrow edge foot |
| - #18 button sewing foot |
| - USB stick with over 300 additional embroidery designs |
| - Large selection of Swarovski crystals |
| #1C reverse feed sewing foot |
| #1D reverse feed sewing foot |
| #2A overlock sewing foot |
| #3A automatic buttonhole foot |
| #4D zipper sewing foot |
| #20C open embroidery foot |
| #42 BERNINA stitch regulator BSR |
| Knee lever for free-motion system FHS |
| Slide-on table |
| Edge stop for slide-on table |
| BERNINA foot controller with back-kick function |
| Power cord |
| Accessory box |
| Dust cover |
| 5 bobbin thread spools |
| Touch pen |
| Straight and CutWork stitch plate (orange) |
| Cleaning brush |
| Arrow trimmer / buttonhole opener |
| Screwdriver |
| Needle assortment |
| Height adjustment |
| Sewing machine oil |
| 2 foam plates |
| 3 drainage discs (small, medium, large) |
| Embroidery module M |
| #26 embroidery foot |
| Embroidery hoop oval large (145 x 255 mm) |
| Embroidery hoop medium (100 x 130 mm) |
| USB connection cable |
| Assortment of embroidery needles |
| Embroidery template holder |
| Net for upper thread spool |
| Instruction manual |
Standard accessories for the BERNINA 590 Crystal Edition (incl. embroidery module & trolley set)
The following accessories are BERNINA 590 Crystal Edition (incl. embroidery module & trolley set) already included in the scope of delivery.
#18 Button Sewing Foot
Universal needles 130/705 H
Bobbin for bobbin thread BERNINA hook
Foot controller with back kick
Trolley L for sewing machines
Transport bag L for embroidery module
Sewing machine oil Mobil Velocite 6 (10ml)
Foam plate
Drain disc small
Drain disc medium
Drain disc large
Slide-on table B5xx
Straight & CutWork throat plate 9mm
Touch Pen / stylus for touchscreen
Embroidery stencil holder
#42 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)
#1C Backfeed foot
#1D Reverse feed foot
#4D Zipper Foot
#5 Blindstitch foot
#20C Open embroidery foot
Knee lever / freehand system (FHS) short
Medium embroidery hoop
Large oval embroidery hoop
Embroidery module M
#3A Buttonhole slide foot
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