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Bernina 540 E
BERNINA 540 E
- Powerful, fast & precise sewing
- Handle big projects with ease
- Perfect for decorative stitches
- Your threads are cut automatically
Overview
BERNINA 540 E - the perfect machine for passionate sewists

Perfect tension for perfect stitches
- Precise & 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
- Realize big projects with ease
- Enough space for your creations
- Embroidery module optional
The extended freearm offers 8.5" right of the needle. Therefore you will enjoy a grand sewing area for grand ideas.
Ask your on-screen support
- Modern colorful 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 9 mm stitch width
- Jumbo bobbin to sew longer
- Frontload 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.
Features & Functions
Hook system | BERNINA Hook |
---|---|
Sewing space to the right of the needle | 8.5” |
Color touch screen | 4.3” / 10 cm |
Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes |
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control) | Yes |
Maximum stitch width | 9mm |
Embroidery Module | Yes |
Maximum Embroidery Area | 15.7" x 5.9" |
Freearm Embroidery | Yes |
On-screen Editing of Designs | Yes |
Accessories Included

Reverse-pattern foot #1
Easy forward and reverse stitching

Overlock foot #2
Overcasting without a serger

Buttonhole foot with slide #3A
Automatic buttonhole sewing

Zipper foot #4
Sewing zippers in no time

Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)
A BERNINA innovation
Open embroidery foot # 20
Open embroidery foot # 20 is ideal for decorative stitching with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.