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BERNINA 550 QE
Both creative and clever
- easy handling, optimum sewing results
Absolute stitch control
Thanks to numerous innovations, the BERNINA 550 QE’s extensive stitch package can be perfectly adapted to your sewing project. Stitch length and width can be altered almost effortlessly via the easy-to-use LCD display of the BERNINA 550 QE, while you have full control over all the stitch properties – including 11 different needle positions. Easy access to all settings makes for quick work and offers maximum convenience and ease when sewing or quilting. The changes can be saved either temporarily or permanently in the BERNINA 550 QE’s memory, for which 100 free storage locations are available. This means you can access your favorite stitches, stitch patterns and combinations whenever you want, without having to reset the stitch parameters – a considerable savings of time allowing you to focus on your creative project.
- easy handling, optimum sewing results
Absolute stitch controlThanks to numerous innovations, the BERNINA 550 QE’s extensive stitch package can be perfectly adapted to your sewing project. Stitch length and width can be altered almost effortlessly via the easy-to-use LCD display of the BERNINA 550 QE, while you have full control over all the stitch properties – including 11 different needle positions. Easy access to all settings makes for quick work and offers maximum convenience and ease when sewing or quilting. The changes can be saved either temporarily or permanently in the BERNINA 550 QE’s memory, for which 100 free storage locations are available. This means you can access your favorite stitches, stitch patterns and combinations whenever you want, without having to reset the stitch parameters – a considerable savings of time allowing you to focus on your creative project.
Features
Built-in BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)
A special highlight of the BERNINA 550 QE is the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) <>, which ensures highest precision when free-motion sewing. Even when the feed-dog is lowered and the fabric is being manually guided, the sophisticated BSR technology ensures stitches that are always of the exact same length, by recognizing and compensating for differences in sewing speed. This innovative BERNINA 550 QE function allows even inexperienced free-motion quilters to produce accurate and consistent stitch lengths for a precise stitch pattern – right from the get-go! Thanks to its BSR functionality, precise free-motion sewing with the BERNINA 550 QE is a relaxed affair – ideal for sewing and quilting at the highest level.
Built-in onscreen Creative Consultant
One of the many intuitive functions and features of the BERNINA 550 QE is the built-in Creative Consultant which can be accessed via the LCD display. This clever tool will help you achieve success when sewing and quilting. Step-by-step, you enter the basic information on your sewing project via descriptive icons, choose the fabric type, and specify the nature of your project – and the Creative Consultant will show you which combination of needle, presser foot and thread is best suited to your project, and which stitch patterns are available for it. The BERNINA 550 QE not only offers an excellent "jump-start“ for novices – it also lends a hand to experienced sewers with troubleshooting when there’s a problem with fabric feed, when the thread forms loops, or when the needle used doesn’t seem to suit the fabric.
Extensive stitch library
With the BERNINA 550 QE, you’ll have access to a generous library of 22 utility and 155 decorative stitches, including 24 different quilting stitches. Ten buttonhole, eyelet, and button-sew-on stitches and four sewing alphabets also form part of the BERNINA 550 QE’s extensive stitch package. With features like these, the 550 QE offers everything you could possibly need to create ambitious sewing and quilting projects of the highest quality. What’s more, the properties of each stitch, such as length, width, and needle position, can be customized and combined with one another, and thanks to the BERNINA 550 QE’s built-in memory function, your changes can be saved permanently or temporarily. Of course, reverse sewing or mirroring of the stitch patterns is also possible.
Design
B 550 QE: Cutting-edge design and innovative technology
The BERNINA 550 QE is an expert when it comes to quilting. The included BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) is designed to help you master free-motion techniques by keeping stitches consistent at variable sewing speeds. As the name implies, being a "Quilter’s Edition“, the BERNINA 550 QE is supplied with a BSR foot as standard, thereby combining cutting-edge technology with striking aesthetics.
The BERNINA 550 QE is an expert when it comes to quilting. The included BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) is designed to help you master free-motion techniques by keeping stitches consistent at variable sewing speeds. As the name implies, being a "Quilter’s Edition“, the BERNINA 550 QE is supplied with a BSR foot as standard, thereby combining cutting-edge technology with striking aesthetics.
Features & Functions
What’s under the hood?
Our cutting-edge machines are equipped with numerous innovative features and programs. Here is an overview of what the BERNINA 550 QE is capable of, as well as a list of its advantages.
Our cutting-edge machines are equipped with numerous innovative features and programs. Here is an overview of what the BERNINA 550 QE is capable of, as well as a list of its advantages.
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Accessories
Widen your creative horizons with BERNINA accessories
BERNINA offers you a wide selection of accessories that give free rein to your creativity. Choose from our extensive range of presser feet and specialty BERNINA accessories for sewing, quilting, embroidering, and serging.
BERNINA offers you a wide selection of accessories that give free rein to your creativity. Choose from our extensive range of presser feet and specialty BERNINA accessories for sewing, quilting, embroidering, and serging.
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Support
Support BERNINA 550 QE
Manual and firmware for BERNINA 550 QE.
Manual and firmware for BERNINA 550 QE.
Manual
> Manual May 2011 (PDF, 12.4 MB)
> Overview Stitch patterns (PDF, 0.7 MB)
Firmware
> Firmware V20120319
> Manual May 2011 (PDF, 12.4 MB)
> Overview Stitch patterns (PDF, 0.7 MB)
Firmware
> Firmware V20120319