EileenSews
Mon-Mar-2021
I bought this machine from RMSV several years ago, and am very pleased with it. The stitches are perfect on many weights of fabric and types of project. It is a professional level machine. I have had zero problems with it.
Bernina 560 Sewing
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Discover the endless possibilities of the Bernina 560! Seamlessly transition from sewing to embroidery with a large range of stitches, 160 embroidery stitches, and intuitive touchscreen operation. Benefit from the slide-on table and accessories box for convenient storage. The memory function saves your custom settings, while optional features like the Bernina Stitch Regulator and embroidery module enhance your creativity. Unleash your imagination with this multi-talented all-rounder for sewing, embroidery, and quilting!
Bernina 560 Video
Sewing Tutorial: Getting Started
Discover the endless possibilities of the Bernina 560! Seamlessly transition from sewing to embroidery with a large range of stitches, 160 embroidery stitches, and intuitive touchscreen operation. Benefit from the slide-on table and accessories box for convenient storage. The memory function saves your custom settings, while optional features like the Bernina Stitch Regulator and embroidery module enhance your creativity. Unleash your imagination with this multi-talented all-rounder for sewing, embroidery, and quilting!
Bernina 560 Features:
- Intuitive operation using the touchscreen
- Memory function for your creative ideas
- Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) optional
- Embroidery module optional
20 Year Limited Warranty on Bernina Machines
Bernina warrants this product against defective workmanship and materials for a period of twenty (20) years in case of mechanical parts, five (5) years in case of printed circuit boards, and two (2) years in case of electrical parts from the date of original purchase FREE of charge.
Large Range Of Stitches, Embroidery Designs, And Functions
Whatever you want to sew or embellish, the Bernina 560 has a varied range of stitches on offer. With a total of 676 stitches, of which 160 are embroidery stitches, you have a generous selection from which to choose. All stitches can be sewn with a stitch width of up to 9 mm, which is very practical in particular for decorations. In addition, it offers 5 alphabets that can be sewn as well as embroidered. The 70 embroidery patterns can be retrieved in a separate embroidery mode and adjusted using the touchscreen: turning, rotating, mirroring, sizing and other changes are achieved quickly thanks to the intuitive ease of use. Your individually adjusted stitches and embroidery designs are easily and permanently saved using the memory function.
The B 560 Comes With A Slide-On Table And An Accessories Box
The Slide-on Table, with its practical click lock, offers ample work surface for a variety of sewing projects and allows a little more comfort when sewing. All sewing tools, such as presser feet, needles, and bobbins, can be stored in the convenient Accessories Box. There is even room for large presser feet, such as the buttonhole foot. The brackets for the feet are adjustable. The drawers also provide plenty of space for easy storage of tools and small sewing paraphernalia. The Accessories Box with retractable stand feet is positioned securely on your sewing table with the retractable stand feet. The transparent doors provide a clear overview of all your sewing tools.
Intuitive Operation Using The Touchscreen
The Bernina 560 is equipped with a large, bright TFT touchscreen via which you can retrieve your various functions in the blink of an eye. Using the touchscreen you can easily switch between sewing mode and embroidery mode. Large, informative icons ensure that you can readily find the desired function on the Bernina 560 without having to look too hard. The self-explanatory touchscreen allows for the intuitive operation of the Bernina 560. Looking through the manual becomes unnecessary, and even seamstresses with very little experience can swiftly switch between various stitches, embroidery designs and patterns, and functions of the Bernina 560.
Memory Function For Your Creative Ideas
Thanks to the individual setting options of the Bernina 560, stitches can be changed or combined in a variety of ways to produce so that you can come up with the exact result you want. With the intelligent memory function of the Bernina 560, these individual stitches, embroidery designs, and stitch combinations are can even be saved after powering off the Bernina 560 and remain available the next time you start up the machine. The generous 8 MB of memory space offers enough capacity for a large number of stitch combinations. Upload your own embroidery patterns using a USB connection. Impressive possibilities offer you the highest possible degree of individuality and encourage your creativity!
Bernina Stitch Regulator Function Optional
With the factory-installed BSR function of the Bernina 560, upgrading the optional Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) is possible at any time. The patented BSR is a high-tech presser foot that provides support when sewing freehand. With its recessed transporter, the BSR ensures that the stitch length always remains the exact same length, even if the material is not fed with an even speed. The BSR recognizes deviations and compensates for them so that freehand straight and zigzag stitches are always made with an identical stitch length.
Embroidery Module Optional
The Bernina 560 is equipped with the embroidery function as standard and can be enhanced with the embroidery module. 70 embroidery patterns are already integrated into the Bernina 560’s software. Right from the very start, a vast selection of attractive embroidery are patterns for sophisticated embroidery available that you can easily and quickly select using the touchscreen. With this intelligent combination of sewing and embroidery functions on the Bernina 560, you can design even more versatile sewing projects.
From Sewing To Embroidering With One Click
The Bernina 560 is equipped with the embroidery function as standard. 70 embroidery patterns are already integrated into the Bernina 560’s software. Right from the very start, there is a vast selection of attractive embroidery patterns for sophisticated embroidery available that you can easily and quickly select using the touchscreen. With this intelligent combination of sewing and embroidery functions on the Bernina 560, you can design even more versatile sewing projects.
Bernina 560 Includes:
- Reverse Pattern Foot #1C
- Overlock Foot #2A
- Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A
- Zipper Foot #4
- Blindstitch Foot #5
- Open Embroidery Foot #20C
- Freearm Slide-on Table
- Slide-on Table
- Carrying Bag for Sewing Machines
Bernina 560 Specifications:
| Automatic buttonhole | ✓ |
|---|---|
| Automatic thread cutter | ✓ |
| Basting | ✓ |
| Built-in buttonholes | ✓ |
| Built-in decorative stitches | 184 |
| Built-in embroidery alphabets | 4 |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 70 |
| Built-in sewing alphabets | 5 |
| Built-in stitches total | ✓ |
| Built-in utility stitches | ✓ |
| Button sew-on program | ✓ |
| Color touch screen | ✓ |
| Creative consultant | ✓ |
| Dimensions | 21.9″ (W) x 15″ (D) x 18″ (H) |
| Embroidery design formats | .EXP |
| Embroidery module | optional |
| Embroidery tutorial | ✓ |
| Freearm embroidery | optional |
| Hook system | RL |
| LED sewing lights | ✓ |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 680 spm |
| Maximum sewing speed | 1,000 spm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm |
| Needle positions | 11 |
| Needle stop up/down | ✓ |
| On-screen help | ✓ |
| Pattern mirroring | ✓ |
| Position recall | ✓ |
| Programmable jump stitch cutting | ✓ |
| Sewing space to the right of the needle | 7.5″ |
| Sewing tutorial | ✓ |
| Slide speed control | ✓ |
| Start/stop button (stitching without foot control) | ✓ |
| Stitch sequence control | ✓ |
| USB interface | ✓ |
| Weight | 33 Lbs |
All Bernina machines are backed by a warranty ensuring the mechanical and electrical components of the machine in case of any fault.
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