{"product_id":"bernina-500-embroidery-machine","title":"Bernina 500 Embroidery Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA 500\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dedicated embroidery machine designed for sewists who want precision, generous embroidery space and powerful creative features without needing a combined sewing and embroidery machine. With its intuitive touchscreen, large embroidery area and advanced positioning tools, it makes everything from personalised garments to larger decorative projects easy to create with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe redesigned \u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery Module M with Smart Drive Technology (SDT)\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you smoother, quieter movement with less vibration and excellent stitch quality. The machine offers an embroidery area of up to \u003cstrong\u003e400 x 150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the extended freearm provides \u003cstrong\u003e8.5 inches of space to the right of the needle\u003c\/strong\u003e for comfortably handling larger projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e275 built-in embroidery designs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e8 embroidery alphabets\u003c\/strong\u003e, there is plenty to get started with straight away. Designs can be edited directly on the \u003cstrong\u003e4.3-inch colour touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, including resizing, rotating, mirroring, combining, grouping and ungrouping elements, so you can personalise your embroidery without needing to move back and forth to a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinpoint Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e makes positioning designs accurately much simpler. Simply select two points on your design and match them to markings on the hooped fabric, making it easier to align embroidery exactly where you want it – particularly useful when working with garment details, borders or pre-cut pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BERNINA 500 also includes a range of time-saving automatic features. The \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic thread cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e cuts the upper and lower threads and raises the needle, while \u003cstrong\u003eThread Away Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls thread tails to the underside of your work for a cleaner finish on top. Programmable jump stitch cutting and Invisible Secure further reduce manual trimming and help keep embroidery looking neat and professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the machine is the \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering consistent, precise embroidery at speeds of up to \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 stitches per minute\u003c\/strong\u003e. The front-loading \u003cstrong\u003eJumbo Bobbin holds up to 70% more thread\u003c\/strong\u003e than a standard bobbin, helping you embroider for longer with fewer interruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BERNINA 500 also supports a wide range of embroidery file formats including EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS and XXX, with USB connectivity for importing designs and updates. 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