Bernina 560
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BERNINA 560
Be creative in comfort
- Integrated embroidery function (embroidery module optional)
- Integrated BSR function (BERNINA stitch regulator optional)
- High resolution, modern touchscreen
- Memory function for all individual stitches
- Large range of stitches and embroidery designs
Overview
BERNINA 560 – a multi-talented all-rounder for sewing, embroidery, and quilting
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.
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.
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 included
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.
Intuitive operation using a modern 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.
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.
Features & Functions
| BERNINA 560 | BERNINA 580 | BERNINA 550 QE | BERNINA 530 | BERNINA 530 Swiss Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook system | RL | RL | CB | CB | CB |
| Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) | 1000 | 1000 | 900 | 900 | 900 |
| Color touchscreen | - | - | - | ||
| LED sewing lights | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 | 9 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Needle positions | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Sewing in each needle position | |||||
| Semi-automatic needle threader | - | - | - | - | - |
| Automatic thread cutter | - | - | - | ||
| Manual thread cutter | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| BERNINA Dual Feed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Memory (short-term/altered stitches) | |||||
| Memory (long-term/altered stitches) | |||||
| BSR functionality (straight stitch and zigzag) | |||||
| Start/stop button (stitching without foot control) | |||||
| Slide speed control | |||||
| Upper thread indicator | - | - | - | ||
| Lower thread indicator | - | - | - | ||
| USB interface for PC connection | |||||
| USB interface for USB data stick | - | - | - | ||
| Multi-function knobs | - | - | - | ||
| Changing stitch settings while sewing | |||||
| BERNINA foot control with back-kick function | |||||
| Needle stop up/down | |||||
| Built-in needle threader | |||||
| Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering | |||||
| On-screen help | - | - | - | ||
| Sewing tutorial | - | - | - | ||
| Embroidery tutorial | - | - | - | ||
| Creative consultant | |||||
| Personal program | - | - | - | ||
| History function (most-recently-used stitch patterns) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Setup program | |||||
| Language selection | - | - | - | ||
| Alarm clock | - | - | - | - | - |
| Eco mode | - | - | - |
| BERNINA 560 | BERNINA 580 | BERNINA 550 QE | BERNINA 530 | BERNINA 530 Swiss Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional CD/DVD | |||||
| BERNINA freearm slide-on table | |||||
| Accessories box / bag | |||||
| Dust cover | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carrying bag | |||||
| Multiple spool holder | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. |
| BERNINA 560 | BERNINA 580 | BERNINA 550 QE | BERNINA 530 | BERNINA 530 Swiss Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattern mirroring | |||||
| 360° directional sewing | - | - | - | - | - |
| Free Hand System (FHS) | |||||
| Sideways motion feed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pattern start/end function | |||||
| Connecting stitches | - | - | - | - | - |
| Elongation | - | - | - | ||
| Security function program | - | - | - | ||
| Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total | 676 | 838 | 434 | 395 | 395 |
| Utility stitches total | 29 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Automatic buttonhole length measuring system | |||||
| Automatic buttonhole | |||||
| Manual multi-step buttonhole | |||||
| Button sew-on program | |||||
| Darning programs | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Decorative stitches total | 160 | 187 | 155 | 117 | 117 |
| Decorative sideways motion stitches | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quilting stitches total | 24 | 15 | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Cross-stitch programs | 16 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Tapering/skyline stitches | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sewing alphabets | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Monograms (with sideways motion) | - | - | - | - | - |
| BERNINA 560 | BERNINA 580 | BERNINA 550 QE | BERNINA 530 | BERNINA 530 Swiss Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum embroidery speed (stitches per minute) | 680 | 680 | - | - | - |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 70 | 100 | - | - | - |
| Embroidery alphabets | 4 | 7 | - | - | - |
| Embroidery design format | .EXP | .EXP | - | - | - |
| Mega hoop functionality | - | - | - | ||
| Jumbo hoop functionality | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freearm embroidery | Opt. | Opt. | - | - | - |
| Onscreen editing of designs: mirroring, rotating, scaling | - | - | - | ||
| Personal memory for embroidery designs | - | - | - | ||
| Standard embroidery hoops** | 2 (o,m) | 2 (o,m) | - | - | - |
| Word ART | - | - | - | - | |
| Importing stitch patterns | - | - | - | - | - |
| Color resequence | - | - | - | ||
| Cut jump stitches | - | - | - | ||
| Sequence control | - | - | - | ||
| Basting | - | - | - | ||
| Endless embroidery | - | - | - | - | - |
| Position recall | - | - | - | ||
| BERNINA ArtLink embroidery software (downloadable from bernina.com) | - | - | - | ||
| Drag & Drop | - | - | - |
Accessories Included
Reverse pattern foot # 1C
Reverse pattern foot # 1C is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.
BERNINA metal bobbins
Four different versions of the BERNINA bobbin are available. The metal bobbins can be used on all BERNINA sewing machines apart from the 7 Series and 8 Series.
Overlock foot # 2A
Overlock foot # 2A lets you neaten seams easily and sew high-quality hems, waistbands and overlock seams on knit fabrics.
Buttonhole foot with slide # 3A
Depending on the model, Buttonhole foot with slide # 3A determines the desired buttonhole length for identical buttonholes either via a sensor or manually.
Zipper foot # 4
Thanks to its narrow, centrally positioned toe, Zipper foot # 4 can stitch very close to the zipper coils, allowing it to sew the zipper on neatly.
Blindstitch foot # 5
Blindstitch foot # 5 is suitable for sewing blind hems on all fabrics. When this foot is used, you can hardly see the stitching from the front.
BERNINA rotary hook bobbin case for embroidery
The BERNINA rotary hook bobbin case for embroidery improves the appearance of the stitch pattern considerably.
Free-arm slide-on table for ultimate sewing comfort
The Slide-on free-arm table is a practical table-extension mechanism for free-arm sewing projects which won’t affect free-arm function when in place.
Open embroidery foot # 20C
Open embroidery foot # 20 / 20C / 20D is ideal for embroidering with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.
Embroidery module bag
The Bag Embroidery module bag is suitable for both storing and transporting your BERNINA embroidery module along with its accessories.