Bernina S540

The Bernina S540 is the entry machine in the Bernina 5 Series, it has a large variety of stitch patterns and 5 sewing alphabets built in to the machine.

There are a few main differences between the S540 and the Bernina 4 Series machines. Not only does it have a lot more stitches, it runs at a higher speed of 1000 stitches per minute, and offers a wider space to the right of the needle for larger projects.

This Machine Is Embroidery Compatible –  You Have The Option To Add the Embroidery Unit as an Optional Extra at any time 

General Features

• Bernina Large Capacity Bobbin (Holds 70% more thread)
• 1000 stitches per minute (Maximum speed)
• 8.5″/215mm Space to the right of the needle (larger space than the 4 series)
• 4.3″/10cm Colour Touch Screen
• 12 LEDs lighting up the sewing area
• Multi-Function Knobs – easy to use to change stitch length and width
• 9mm Maximum Stitch Width
• 6mm Maximum Stitch Length
• 11 Needle positions
• 2 Spool Holders
• Semi-Automatic Needle threader
• Automatic Thread Cutter
• Adjustable Presser foot pressure
• 4 x Manual Thread Cutters
• Automatic Adaptive Tensions
• Create and Save Stitch Combinations
• Memory Function
• Free Hand System (Knee Lift)
• BSR Enabled (BSR – Not Included as Standard)
• Start/Stop function – sews without a foot pedal
• Slide Speed Control – Set the Speed
• Top Thread Indicator – User is notified if top thread runs out or breaks.
• USB Port for PC Connection & Updates
• Bernina Foot control with kick back function – needle set up or down
• Bobbin winding while sewing
• Needle stop up/down button
• On Screen Help
• Creative Consultant
• Magnetic Accessory box
• 11kg

Sewing Features 

• Pattern Start/End Function
• Lockstitch/Tie Off Function
• 1048 Stitch Patterns (Incl. Alphabet)
• 30 Utility Stitches
• 300 Decorative Stitches
• 44 Quilting Stitches
• 31 Cross Stitches
• 5 Sewing Alphabet Styles
• 14 Buttonholes/Eyelet Styles
• Automatic Buttonhole Length Measuring System
• Manual-Multi Step Buttonhole
• Button Sew on Programme
• Darning Programme

Included Accessories

• Reverse Pattern Foot #1V
• Reverse Pattern Foot #1C – (For 9mm Patterns)
• Overlock Foot #2V
• Overlock Foot #2A
• Automatic Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A
• Zipper Foot #4V
• Zipper Foot #4D (For Dual Feed)
• Open Embroidery Foot #20C
• Freearm Slide on Extension Table
• Knee Lifter (Free Hand System)
• Bernina Foot Control with Kick Back Function
• Needles
• Bobbins
• Manual
• Oil
• BERNINA Free Hand System ( FHS )
• Touch Pen
• Dust cover
• Magnetic Accessory box

Recommended Accessories

• Plexiglass Extension Table for Quilting
• Multiple Spool Holder
• Embroidery Unit (S-EMB-2.0)
• Small, Medium, Large, Midi, Mega Embroidery Hoops

Embroidery Features (If Adding Embroidery Unit)

• Embroidery Design Formats: EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
• On Screen Editing: Positioning, Rotating, Mirroring, Scaling, Combining
• Midi Hoop Functionality: 265 x 165mm (optional extra)
• Mega Hoop Functionality: 400 x 150mm (optional extra)
• Freearm Embroidery
• Memory for Embroidery designs – save your favourite designs to the machine
• Lettering Manipulation (WordArt)
• Sequence Control – Choose the order of what stitches first
• Basting
• Bernina ArtLink Software (downloadable on Bernina.com)
• Embroidery Tutorial on Screen