Bernina 540 Sewing Machine
BA8008
Description
Livia Naef and Nelia Puhze, Swiss professional sailors, talk about the Bernina 540
An overview of the Bernina 5 series
The Bernina 540 makes sewing easy...the perfect machine for passionate sewists
Get the right pressure everytime: Sew any material with ease; Increase pressure for thin materials; Reduce pressure for thick materials. Ensures the ideal pressure is always used for the selected stitch. The basic setting can be individually adjusted.
Perfect tension for perfect stitches: Precise and powerful sewing; Just sew without any worries; Achieve beautiful stitch results. Thanks to the Adaptive Thread Tension you get optimal thread tension for perfect stitch quality on both sides of the fabric.
More space for creative freedom: Realise big projects with ease; Enough space for your creations; Embroidery module optional. The extended freearm offers 8.5" space to the right of the needle - giving you a grand sewing area for grand ideas.
Ask your on-screen support: Modern colourful touch screen; Easy to use with simple navigation; On-screen support when needed. The Sewing Consultant helps you to find the right settings. Adjust suggested alterations quickly with the multifunction-knobs.
Sew quieter, faster, longer, better: Sew perfect stitches with 9mm stitch width; Jumbo bobbin to sew longer; Front load the bobbin with new thread. The Bernina Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise with a maximum speed of 1,000 stitches per minute.
Automatic features save time: No manual thread cutting; Press a button to cut your thread; Save time for your creativity. Thanks to the automatic thread cutter your threads are cut automatically and the needle will be lifted afterwards.
KEY FEATURES
- Bernina Hook system
- 1048 stitches (inc. 300 Decorative stitches, 44 Quilting stitches, 31 Cross-stitch programmes, 5 alphabets, 30 Utility stitches, 14 Buttonholes (inc. eyelet)
- 1000 stitches per minute
- 8.5"/215mm space to the right of the needle
- 4.3"/10cm colour touch screen
- 12 LED sewing lights
- Multi-function knobs
- 9mm maximum stitch width
- 6mm maximum stitch length
- 11 needle positions
- Sewing in each needle position
- 2 spool holders
- Semi-automatic needle threader
- Automatic thread cutter
- Adjustable presser foot pressure
- 4 manual thread cutters
- Adaptive Thread Tension
- Create and save stitch combinations
- Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
- Memory (long-term/altered stitches)
- BSR enabled, straight stitch and zigzag (separate BSR foot required, not included)
- Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
- Slide speed control
- Upper thread indicator
- USB interface for PC connection
- Changing stitch settings while sewing
- Bernina foot control with back-kick function
- Needle stop up/down
- Drag and drop
- Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering
- On-screen help
- Sewing tutorial
- Creative consultant
- Setup programme
- Dust cover
- Magnetic accessory box
- Pattern start/end function
- Programmable securing function
- Automatic buttonhole length measuring system
- Automatic buttonhole
- Manual multi-step buttonhole
- Button sew-on programme
- Darning programmes
- Machine weight: 11kg
- Machine size: 461/200/327.5mm 18.1"/7.9"/12.9"
- Warranty: 7 years
- Note: An embroidery unit is available for this machine, purchased separately
PRESSER FEET INCLUDED
#1 Reverse Pattern Foot
#1C Reverse Pattern Foot
#2 Overlock Foot
#2A Overlock Foot
#3A Buttonhole Foot with Slide
#4 Zipper Foot
#4D Zipper Foot
#20C Open Embroidery Foot
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
Slide on extension table
Knee lift
Bernina Free Hand System (FHS)
Multifunction foot control
Bobbins (4)
Bobbin case
Pack of Bernina needles
Quilting guide
Spool caps
Height compensation tool
Canvas slip cover
Machine oil
Screwdriver
Seam ripper
Freestanding accessory wardrobe
Cleaning brush
Instruction manual
BERNINA VIDEO GUIDES
Bernina 540: Sewing decorative stitches
Bernina 540: Sewing buttonholes
Bernina 540: First steps with the (optional) embroidery unit
Bernina 540: How to thread the needle with the semi-automatic needle threaderBernina 540: Editing embroidery design
Delivery
Free UK delivery for orders over £80.
Click & Collect is available at our Bury St Edmunds shop. We will call you as soon as your order is ready.
We aim to despatch all orders received by 3pm on the same day, Monday to Saturday. If we have any delays in getting your order out, we will contact you.
When we receive your order, we will email you an order confirmation. We will send a further email once we've sent it to confirm your order is on it's way to you. If we cannot pack/despatch your order due it's size and weight, we will contact you to discuss alternative postage options or cancellation. The vast majority of orders will not be affected by this but very occasionally we do receive orders which exceed our standard postage categories. Thank you for your understanding.
If you need to amend your order, please call us on 01284 755459 or email us at sales@sewmuchtodo.co.uk as soon as possible - we will do all we can to amend your parcel before it is sent.
Any orders received after 2pm on Saturdays will be despatched on the next working day, ie the following Monday or, in the event of a Bank Holiday, the following Tuesday.
Please click here for further information on our delivery options.
Returns
We hope you will be pleased with your order.
However, if you receive any items that are damaged or faulty in any way, please call us within 14 days of receipt on 01284 755459, or email us at sales@sewmuchtodo.co.uk. We will refund or exchange any damaged items - we will reimburse any postage costs incurred with their return and any replacements will be sent free of charge.
Any unwanted goods can be returned unopened, unused and in their original packaging/condition within 14 days for an exchange or Sew Much To Do credit note. Any costs associated with the return/exchange of an unwanted item cannot be refunded.
We cannot offer returns/refunds on cut fabric and trims. If you'd like some help with colour matching before placing any orders please let us know.