The New Bernina 550QE Sewing Machine
Brand new from Bernina - We are expecting delivery in September, to be one of the first to reserve your Bernina 550QE please call us on 0121 443 5555.
Buy online for early September delivery or call us to put a small deposit on today.
The new Bernina 550QE is the machine for outstanding patchwork and quilt creations. With the unique Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) included, absolute stitch control is possible. The Bernina Stitch Regulator detects the movement to create wonderfully consistent stitches. The Bernina 550QE comes with over 180 stitch patterns and many other innovative features.
Free full day tuition with Bernina in London to really get to know your Bernina 550QE.
Specification of the Bernina 55QE
- 187 Stitches
- 131 decorative stitches
- 24 quilting stitches
- 22 practical stitches
- 4 alphabets
- 7 buttonholes, 2 eyelets
- 1 darning program
Bernina 550QE Standard Accessories
- Reverse Pattern Foot #1
- Buttonhole Foot #3A
- Buttonhole Foot #3A
- Zipper Foot #4
- Blind Hem Foot #5
- Patchwork Foot #37
- Open Embroidery Foot #20
- Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) #42
- Walking Foot #50 With 3 Soles
- Instruction Manual
- Instructional Presentation DVD
- Reinforced Soft Carry Case
- Slide on table with seam guide
- Knee Lift
- Accessory Box
- 5 Bobbins
- Pack of Assorted Needles
- Seam Ripper
- Small Screwdriver
- Angular Torx Key
- Lint Brush
- Seam Guide
- Height Compensating Tool
- 2 Foam Pads
- 3 Spool Discs
- Oiler
General Machine Features of the Bernina 550QE
LCD Screen
Everything you need to know to sew is on the screen and at your fingertips, including recommended presser foot, stitch length & width settings and needle position.
One Touch System & Navigation
Basic stitches are easily accessed through one touch of a button. Select additional stitch options by entering sttitch number on the keypad or using the easy-touch navigation keys.
LED Sewing Lights
12 long lasting luminous LED lights fully illuminate around the sewing area.
Powerful DC Motor
Provides consistent stitching on multiple layers & heavy fabrics. No stalling!
Hook System
Bernina patented CB hook system ensures perfectly balanced stitches
Start/Stop and Slide Speed Control
As an alternative to the traditional foot control, power the machine using the Start/Stop button. Regulate both sewing speed & bobbin winding speed with the slide speed control.
Separate winder motor
The Bernina 550's new separate bobbin winder is practical and incredibly user-friendly, enabling you to fill empty bobbins without interrupting sewing, embroidery or quilting operations.
Half-Automatic Needle Threader
Simplifies the threading process by pulling the thread through the eye of the needles
Sewing Machine Features of the Bernina 550QE
BSR - BERNINA Stitch Regulator
The BERNINA Stitch Regulator is a true world first. The presser foot with the three different soles guarantees a more even stitch length with variable sewing speeds, making freehand quilting fantastically simple.
Extension Table
With the extension table the Bernina 580 offers another useful accessory to create a larger working area. The table is easily attached to the freearm.
Creative Consultant
Quickly access on-screen advice for successful sewing on knits and wovens
Maximum Sewing Speed
900 stitches per minute
5.0mm Maximum Stitch Length
Variable length provides a smooth transaction from length to length, adjustable while sewing
5.5mm Maximum Stitch Width
Adjustable width accomodates various thread & fabric types; can adjust as you sew.
11 Needle Positions
Enables very precise sewing; sew most patterns in any needle position
Temporarily Altered Stitch Memory
Remembers all your personalized stitch settings when you switch to another pattern and back during a sewing session.
Saved Single Stitch Settings
Customise your machine with your personal stitch settniogs when you switch to another pattern and back during a sewing session.
One Combi-mode Memory
100 Spaces to compose and stitch creative lettering and/or decorative stitch combinations.
Securing Function
Automatically secures a single pattern or combination by adding on the spot stitches at the start and finish.
Pattern Begin
Start the beginning of any pattern or sequence, wherever you stopped.
Pattern End
No more half finished patterns; machine stops after pattern is complete.
Pattern Repeat
Set the stitch or combination to sew complete motifs 1-9 times.
Mirror Image
Sew the mirror image of a stitch pattern both horizontally and vertically.
Presser foot pressure display
The Bernina 550QE also supports on-screen display of the presser foot pressure. You can adjust the pressure individually for every type of fabric. The current setting is always displayed on screen.
Long Term Buttonhole Memory
Buttonhole length and width may be saved for future retrieval, even after the machine is turned off. Includes a stitch counter buttonhole for buttonholes longer than the automatic foot offers.
