Bernette B59 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Bernette B59 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
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bernette (BERNINA)
bernette 59
(b59)
Experience modern creative freedom and digital connectivity with the bernette 59 (b59) computerized combination sewing and embroidery machine! Engineered for contemporary makers, garment creators, and embroidery enthusiasts, the b59 pairs a 6.7" workspace with an expanded 120 x 300 mm (4.7" x 11.8") Multi-Position Embroidery Hoop. Controlled via a 3.5" color LCD touchscreen display, this machine comes pre-loaded with 515 built-in sewing stitches, 3 sewing fonts, 268 embroidery designs, and 11 embroidery fonts. Complete with StitchDirect WiFi app integration, an integrated smartphone holder, on-screen embroidery editing, Click & Lift tool-free stitch plate conversion, and automatic thread sensors, the bernette 59 turns every creative concept into a seamless reality.
Expanded embroidery area up to 4.7" x 11.8" with 268 designs and 11 embroidery fonts built in.
Comprehensive sewing library covering utility, stretch, decorative, and quilting techniques.
Wireless design transfer, live monitoring, and custom pattern creation from your phone.
Tool-free instant stitch plate swapping between straight stitch and zigzag plates.
Expanded Embroidery Canvas
Multi-Position Hoop Expansion (120 x 300 mm)
Stitch grand vertical motifs, long names, and continuous decorative borders with significantly fewer rehooping steps. The included Multi-Position Hoop expands your embroidery area from 120 x 180 mm to a spacious 120 x 300 mm (4.7" x 11.8"), giving you total confidence when positioning layouts on towels, jackets, and home decor.
268 Designs & 11 Embroidery Fonts
268 Built-In Embroidery Designs & 11 Fonts
Personalize every project instantly using 268 built-in embroidery patterns and 11 embroidery fonts. Choose from decorative motifs, seasonal artwork, and border elements to customize garments, bags, and quilt blocks without needing immediate software purchases.
515 Stitches & 3 Lettering Fonts
515 Built-In Sewing Stitches & 3 Lettering Fonts
Master construction, mending, quilting, and embellishment with an expansive library of 515 built-in stitches and 3 sewing fonts. Fine-tune stitch parameters up to 7mm width and 5mm length to create custom stitch combinations and personalized labels.
Real-Time On-Screen Editing
3.5" Color Touchscreen & On-Screen Design Editing
Edit and preview embroidery layouts in real time prior to stitching. The 3.5" color display allows you to move, rotate, resize, mirror, group, arrange, zoom, and adjust thread color brands directly on screen with total accuracy.
Free-Motion Creative Control
Retractable Feed Dogs for Free-Motion Work
Lower feed dogs instantly for darning, stippling, and free-motion thread painting. Disengaging automatic fabric feeding gives you 360-degree manual control over fabric movement under the needle for precision quilting and repair work.
Wireless Design & Monitoring
StitchDirect App & Built-In WiFi Connectivity
Connect your smartphone or tablet wirelessly over WiFi to design on the go. Use the free StitchDirect app to trace images, draw custom patterns, access the Creative Consultant, shop OESD designs, transfer files wirelessly, and monitor embroidery progress in real time.
Effortless Thread Changes
Comfort Semi-Automatic Needle Threader
Thread single needles (sizes 70 and larger) quickly and comfortably with zero eye strain. The semi-automatic mechanism catches thread and guides it cleanly through the needle eye, streamlining setup during frequent thread color changes.
Tool-Free Plate Swapping
Click & Lift Tool-Free Stitch Plate System
Switch stitch plates in seconds without reaching for screwdrivers. Pressing the plate release button lifts the stitch plate for effortless removal, allowing quick swaps between the included straight stitch and zigzag stitch plates.
Keep Tutorials In View
Integrated Smart Device & Smartphone Holder
Keep your smartphone or tablet positioned safely directly above the machine head. Equipped with adjustable spacer clamps (for 8–12 mm devices), the built-in holder keeps instructions, video tutorials, and active StitchDirect app monitoring in clear view while you sew.
Centralized Ergonomic Controls
Centralized Front Function Control Panel
Manage core operations ergonomically right from the front machine panel. Access Start/Stop, Thread Trimming, Reverse/Securing Stitches, Needle Up/Down, Speed Slider, Stitch Length, Stitch Width, and Home Screen keys with comfortable ease.
Stitch with Peace of Mind
Upper & Lower Optical Thread Break Sensors
Stitch with peace of mind during extended embroidery and sewing sessions. Integrated sensors continuously monitor upper and bobbin threads, immediately displaying an on-screen warning and stopping the machine if thread breaks or runs out.
Key Features
- 268 Built-In Embroidery Designs & 11 Fonts: Includes 268 motifs, border patterns, and 11 embroidery lettering fonts.
- 515 Built-In Sewing Stitches & 3 Fonts: Comprehensive library of utility, stretch, decorative, and 3 sewing fonts.
- 120 x 300 mm Maximum Embroidery Area: Supports included Multi-Position Hoop (4.7" x 11.8") for large layouts.
- WiFi Enabled & Free StitchDirect App: Wireless file transfer, custom pattern drawing, and live embroidery monitoring.
- Click & Lift Tool-Free Stitch Plate: Button-activated stitch plate removal for instant plate swaps.
- 3.5" Color LCD Touchscreen: High-resolution touchscreen with real-time design editing, rotation, and scaling.
- Integrated Smartphone & Tablet Holder: Adjustable holder secures devices above machine for video tutorials.
- Upper & Lower Thread Sensors: Automated thread break indicators stop stitching if top or lower thread runs out.
- High-Speed Performance: Sews up to 800 SPM in sewing mode and up to 600 SPM in embroidery mode.
- One-Touch Automatic Thread Cutter: Trims top and bobbin threads cleanly at the press of a panel button.
- Automatic Hoop Recognition: Senses attached hoop sizes automatically to keep designs safely within limits.
- Retractable Feed Dogs & Free Arm: Drop feed control for free-motion quilting with narrow free arm for sleeve sewing.
Included Accessories
- Comprehensive Presser Foot Collection (9 Feet): Universal Foot Holder, Zigzag Foot, Embroidery Foot (Clear), Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Blindstitch Foot, Button Sew-On Foot, Overlock Foot, Hopper Foot.
- Premium Embroidery Hoop Collection: Multi-Position Hoop (120 x 300 mm / 4.7" x 11.8"), Embroidery Hoop M.
- Needle Plates & Device Mount Hardware: Straight Stitch Plate, Zigzag Stitch Plate, Smart Device Holder with Spacer Clamps.
- Alignment & Operational Hardware: Right Seam Guide, Touchscreen Stylus, Foot Controller Pedal, Power Cord.
- Thread Management & Spool Hardware: Additional Spool Pin, Spool Caps, Spool Net, Spool Felt Disc, Class 15 Bobbins.
- Maintenance Tools & Storage: Seam Ripper / Cleaning Brush Tool, Screwdriver, Needles Pack, Built-In Accessory Storage Compartment.
bernette (BERNINA)
bernette 59 (b59) — Full Details
| General Specifications | |
| Machine Type | Computerized Combination Sewing & Embroidery Machine |
| Workspace Dimensions | 6.7" Workspace to Right of Needle |
| Maximum Embroidery Field | 120 mm x 300 mm (4.7" x 11.8") Multi-Position Area |
| Maximum Operational Speed | 800 SPM Sewing Speed / 600 SPM Embroidery Speed |
| Display & Navigation | 3.5" Color LCD Touchscreen with On-Screen Design Editing |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In WiFi Enabled (StitchDirect App & OESD Store Connectivity) |
| Device Integration | Integrated Smartphone/Tablet Holder (Supports 8–12 mm Device Thickness) |
| Sewing & Embroidery Specifications | |
| Built-In Embroidery Library | 268 Designs, 11 Fonts, Automatic Hoop Recognition & Real-Time Layout Preview |
| Built-In Sewing Stitches | 515 Built-In Stitches (Utility, Stretch, Decorative, 3 Sewing Fonts) |
| Stitch Parameter Ranges | 7.0 mm Maximum Stitch Width / 5.0 mm Maximum Stitch Length |
| Stitch Plate System | Click & Lift Tool-Free Convertible Needle Plate System (Straight & Zigzag Plates Included) |
| Fabric Feeding System | Retractable Feed Dog System (Drop Feed) & Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure |
| Needle Threader & Trimmer | Comfort Semi-Automatic Needle Threader & One-Touch Automatic Thread Cutter |
| Bobbin & Thread Sensors | Drop-In Bobbin System with Upper and Lower Optical Thread Sensors |
| Operation Controls | Start/Stop Button, Speed Slider, Reverse/Securing Keys, Programmed Needle Up/Down |
bernette Limited Warranty
Every bernette machine is backed by a comprehensive limited warranty, giving you peace of mind with every stitch. bernette, a BERNINA brand, stands behind its machines with dedicated support for quality and craftsmanship.
- 2 Years — Mechanical & Electrical Components: Full coverage on manufacturing defects in parts and workmanship for the machine's mechanical and electrical systems.
- 1 Year — Labor & Adjustments: Authorized service center labor costs for covered repairs within the first year of ownership.
Warranty service must be performed by an authorized bernette dealer or service center. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and does not cover damage resulting from misuse, accident, or unauthorized modification. Please retain your original proof of purchase.
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- 🪡 Sew What's Possible Challenge — start sewing real projects fast.
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