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side view of bernina B 540 sewing machine in silver and white with digital display.

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Bernina 540 Sewing Machine

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Product Details

With the Bernina B540 sewing machine, you can enjoy a new level of precision to handle bigger and better projects than ever. This product is ideal for decorative stitches and even has embroidery compatibility. Features like the automatic thread cutter and Free Hand System give you more time to concentrate on your project, saving you precious time on your craft. Take a look at the optional stitch regulator if you plan to do some free-motion quilting or ruler work. This will help you sew at your personal pace and ensure that your stitches are the same in tension and length. Overall, this machine is sturdy and built to last, ensuring that sewists can enjoy this arty companion for years to come. You may also be interested in the rest of our Bernina range.

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Achieve Perfect Stitching

Bernina is renowned for developing sewing machines that achieve exquisitely precise sewing, and this product is no different. With this machine, you can keep both hands on the fabric and perform minor adjustments at top speed with zero worries.

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Adjust the Pressure for Perfect Results

With the Bernina B540 Sewing Machine, you can adjust the pressure for a completely customised experience and easily sew any fabric type you have in mind. You may want to increase the pressure if you’re working on thin fabric or decrease the pressure if you’re working on thick fabric. It’s easier than ever to achieve flawless results!

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Enjoy Your New Large Workspace

If you love working on large projects, such as quilting, you’ll appreciate the large working area that comes with this sewing machine. The extended free arm provides a space of 8.5” to the right of the needle. There is also an optional embroidery module keen sewists can engage with, which can help you customise your experience further.

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Bernina B540 Quality

BERNINA is renowned for its quality of design and durability. Founded in 1893, this company has a long history of creating sewing products to suit customer wants and needs, meaning they have significant experience with innovation and constantly strive for higher-quality results. As a master of engineering, BERNINA intends to enable even the most demanding sewists to enjoy their sewing companion for years to come. So, if you’re seeking a premium quality experience that other brands struggle to compete with, choose BERNINA and enhance your artistic craft today.

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