{"product_id":"bernina-540-sewing-machine","title":"Bernina 540 Sewing Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA 540\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful sewing, quilting and embroidery-capable machine designed for sewists who want plenty of creative freedom without stepping up to the largest machines in the range. With a generous 8.5-inch workspace, 9mm stitch width, intuitive touchscreen controls and a huge choice of stitches, it is equally at home with dressmaking, quilting, home furnishings and decorative sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the machine is the \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering beautifully precise, consistent stitches at speeds of up to \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 stitches per minute\u003c\/strong\u003e. The front-loading \u003cstrong\u003eJumbo Bobbin\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a much larger thread capacity than a standard bobbin, so you can spend more time sewing and less time stopping to rewind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BERNINA 540 includes an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e1,048 stitch patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, including 300 decorative stitches, 43 quilting stitches, 30 practical stitches, 14 buttonholes and eyelets, and five sewing alphabets. With a maximum stitch width of \u003cstrong\u003e9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can create bold decorative stitching as well as beautifully precise everyday seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrally positioned \u003cstrong\u003e4.3-inch colour touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e makes selecting and adjusting stitches simple, while the multifunction knobs give you quick, precise control over stitch width and length. The built-in Sewing Consultant can also suggest suitable settings, helping you get great results across a wide range of fabrics and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e8.5 inches of space to the right of the needle\u003c\/strong\u003e, there is plenty of room for larger garments, quilts and home furnishing projects. Adjustable presser foot pressure makes it easier to achieve smooth feeding on everything from fine fabrics and jersey to bulky layers, while Adaptive Thread Tension helps maintain beautifully balanced stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to raise and lower the presser foot with the knee lifter, leaving both hands free to guide your fabric. Useful automatic features include an \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic thread cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e, needle stop up\/down, Start\/Stop sewing, adjustable sewing speed and a semi-automatic needle threader, helping to make everyday sewing faster and more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BERNINA 540 is also \u003cstrong\u003eBSR compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can add the optional BERNINA Stitch Regulator for consistent stitch lengths during free-motion quilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to explore machine embroidery too, the BERNINA 540 can be upgraded with the \u003cstrong\u003eoptional Embroidery Module M with Smart Drive Technology (SDT)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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