BERNINA 530

The BERNINA 530: Creativity meets precision

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BERNINA 530

BERNINA 530

The BERNINA 530: Creativity meets precision

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BERNINA 530 – for ambitious sewers

The BERNINA 530 was designed with a passion for detail – for the ambitious sewer who demands precision and versatility.

Perfect stitch control

Perfect stitch control

The BERNINA 530 boasts an extensive repertoire of utility and decorative stitches whose properties can be individually set. Stitch length and width as well as 11 different needle positions can be freely modified, and either temporarily or permanently saved to the 530’s memory. The BERNINA 530 is therefore up to the challenge of a wide range of tasks, and provides you with optimum control over your sewing projects. Stitch parameters can be individually matched to the fabric and the intended effect, so that you always achieve your desired result when sewing and quilting. The BERNINA 530’s clearly laid-out control panel enables quick access to all stitch patterns and settings, including reverse and mirror function, manual or automatic buttonhole, and much more. Clever, practical and flexible – the ideal sewing machine for ambitious sewers.

BERNINA Stitch Regulator available as an optional accessory

BERNINA Stitch Regulator available as an optional accessory

The optional BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) also puts maximum-precision free-motion sewing and quilting within your grasp. The easy-to-attach foot imparts full BSR functionality to the BERNINA 530 and provides exact stitch lengths when free-motion sewing, even at variable speeds – increased precision that makes for an accurate, picture-perfect quilting result. This sophisticated technology evens out variations in speed during manual guiding of the fabric, thereby creating a consistent and precise stitch pattern. The optional BSR function of the BERNINA 530 is a valuable tool that you soon won’t be able to live without!

Sewing precise buttonholes made easy

Sewing precise buttonholes made easy

With the BERNINA 530, sewing buttonholes of the exact same length is no longer a problem. Simply set the desired buttonhole length and sew. The BERNINA 530 saves the set length and automatically repeats it with each successive buttonhole, as many times as you wish. You achieve precise results that meet the highest standards with no resetting and very little effort. This one-step automatic system demonstrates the BERNINA 530’s high standards for comfort, convenience, and ease of operation. A winning combination of cutting-edge know-how, long-standing experience, and Swiss precision.

Extensive stitch library

Extensive stitch library

The basic equipment of the BERNINA 530 encompasses148 different stitches covering a wide range of uses: 22 utility and 117 decorative stitches including 12 quilting stitches are available to users from the get-go, allowing you to complete a wide array of sewing and quilting projects to the highest standards. In addition, the BERNINA 530 offers nine different buttonhole programs, four sewing alphabets, and a range of practical functions such as mirror function or reverse sewing, and allows you to save your own stitches and stitch combinations in both the short- and long-term memory. With this feature, you can program your own creations in the BERNINA 530 to be available for you again the next time you start up your machine. Up to 100 stitch variations can be permanently combined and saved in this way – memory aplenty for your creativity and for your most frequently used stitch patterns and combinations.

Features & Functions

  • Sewing & Quilting
  • General Features
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) 900
Maximum stitch width 5.5
Stitch length maximum in mm 5
Needle positions 11
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Creative consultant
Pattern start/end function
Pattern mirroring
Reverse sewing
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total 395
Sewing alphabets 4
Decorative stitches total 117
Button sew-on program
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total 9
Utility stitches total 22
Quilting stitches total 12
Darning programs 1
Sewing space to the right of the needle 7.5”
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Sewing space to the right of the needle

More sewing and embroidery space to the right of the needle offers comfort and more maneuverability when stitching large and small projects.
Centrally Located Color Touch Screen LCD
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Centrally Located Color Touch Screen

Everything at eye level; it is clear and easy to use. Can be used with fingertip or touchpen and offers touch-scroll selection. Display and backround color can be customized and the screen brightness can be set according to your needs.
LED Sewing Light
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LED Sewing Light

Bright illumination in the needle area and over the freearm. On some machines the brightness is adjustable.
Semi-automatic Needle Threader
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Semi-automatic Needle Threader

Easy threading of the needle.
Manual Thread Cutters 3
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Manual Thread Cutters

Conveniently positioned thread cutters in the area of the bobbin case, the bobbin winder motor and the needle to cut off thread ends.
Total Stitch Control

Total Stitch Control

Permanent or temporary altering of length, width, needle position and other creative functions of all stitches - even while sewing.
Hook system CB
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Hook system

The CB Hook is the traditional BERNINA mechanism that produces the legendary BERNINA stitch quality at 5.5 mm wide.

The BERNINA Rotary Hook offers the same stitch quality at 9 mm stitch width and bobbin thread monitoring.

The innovative BERNINA Hook maintains legendary BERNINA stitch quality at 5.5 mm and 9 mm stitch widths. An easy bobbin case insertion and large capacity bobbin make this ideal.

The M Class BERNINA Rotary Hook for Longarm machines ensures the legendary BERNINA stitch quality, even at high speeds.
Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering

Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering

Fast winding of the bobbin, even while sewing.
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)
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BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)

Knee operated lever raises the presser foot, lowers the feed dog and releases the thread tension keeping your hands free for guiding the fabric and the height for the fabric passage increases so that even thick layers of fabric can be easily pushed under the presser foot.
BERNINA Foot Control
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BERNINA Foot Control

Consistent control and a back-kick function to raise and lower the needle. One single push onto the front sews one stitch, one heel push makes the needle move up or down.
Thread-up Command
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Thread-up Command

Push the needle up/down button to lower and raise the needle to bring the bobbin thread to the top of the fabric so the threads can be secured manually. Perfect for quilting and free-standing lace.
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure

Adjust the presser foot pressure to eliminate skipped stitches and wavy seams on knits.
Slide speed control
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Slide speed control

Regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.
Machine weight 33 lb
Machine size 22″ / 15.1″ / 18.3″

Accessories

Unleash your creativity with the included accessories and be prepared for any creative challenge with a huge variety of optional accessories

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Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.

Tutorials

  • The new BERNINA 530 (BERNINA 5 Series)

    An intuitive sewing machine for creative people with high expectations: the BERNINA 530 offers a range of functions that simplify sewing and put you in control. Whether altering the stitch length, stitch width or needle position or even creating custom combinations, you'll appreciate the convenience of a machine that remembers the stitch details for you. Discover the new BERNINA 5 Series and the many ways it will inspire you to write your own story. Get our free dress pattern with instructions today at www.bernina.com/5series.

  • 1/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: getting started and prepared for sewing

    In the first part of the new BERNINA 530 and 550 QE tutorial you will get familiar with your new BERNINA sewing machine. We will show you how to prepare and use the basic features and the accessories for sewing and quilting. You will learn how to turn on the machine and plug in the foot control, change a presser foot, prepare the bobbin and thread the machine. Prepare youself for an unforgettable sewing adventure! For further information about the new BERNINA 5 series visit www.bernina.com/5series

  • 2/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: selecting and editing decorative stitches

    Watch the 2nd BERNINA 530 and 550 QE online tutorial about decorative stitches. Choose one of 155 decorative stitches using the menu or the direct selection dials. Step by step you will be guided through the menu and instructed how to alter stitch length and width and how to use the memory function. As you will see, working with decorative stitches is very easy. For further information about the features and accessories of the BERNINA 5 series go to www.bernina.com/5series

  • 3/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: combining lettering and stitches

    In the 3rd part of the new BERNINA 530 and 550 QE video tutorial you will learn that combining lettering and stitches is very easy. See step by step how to combine alphabet stitches with decorative stitches and save the combinations. Following this tutorial you can label bags, clothes and cushions with individual lettering and patterns. Learn more about the new BERNINA 5 series and visit www.bernina.com/5series

  • 4/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: how to sew a buttonhole

    The 4th chapter of the new BERNINA 530 and 550 QE Online Tutorial will show you how to sew a buttonhole. In the video you can see how to change size and length of the buttonhole and to choose the favored style for the buttonhole. With the buttonhole program of the BERNINA 530 or 550 QE you can sew perfectly regular buttonholes very easily and quickly. For further information about the new BERNINA 5 series visit www.bernina.com/5series

  • 5/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: how to sew on a button

    In the 5th part of the BERNINA 530 and 550 QE tutorial we will show you how to sew on a button with your new BERNINA 5 Series machine. The button sew-on program is so easy to handle! Step by step you can see how to sew on buttons by using stitch #60 and the optional button sew-on foot #18. You can also use foot #20. Save time and sew your buttons with your new BERNINA 530 or 550 QE. To get more information about the new BERNINA 5 series visit www.bernina.com/5series

  • 6/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: the setup program

    In this part of the new BERNINA 530 and 550 QE online tutorial you will learn to use the setup-program to adjust the screen settings and to return to factory settings if needed. Get important information about oiling your BERNINA sewing machine by using the practical setup-program. For further information about this feature go to www.bernina.com/5series

  • 7/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: free motion quilting with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator

    Watch this part of the new BERNINA 530 and 550 QE tutorial to encounter a true BERNINA exclusive: The BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) ensures total control in your creative endeavours. The revolutionary BSR System makes free-motion quilting a cinch and a sure-fire success. Your stitches remain consistent, whether you sew fast or slow. The BSR can be used in two modes (zig-zag and straight stitch). Find out more about the BERNINA 5 series and the BERNINA-Stitch Regulator on www.bernina.com/5series

  • 8/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: zipper Sewing with creative consultant

    Dicover the creative consultant in this part of the BERNINA 530 and 550 QE online videocourse. Thank to this feature zipper sewing is very easy. By aid of the presser foot #4 and the seam guide we will show you how to sew a zipper. The small presser foot has notches on each side of the foot to provide excellent fabric control around the needle and to help eliminate skipped stitches when sewing in zippers. At the same time, they allow the needle to stitch "just inside the edge" of the foot, for better precision. You can also use foot #4 for making and attaching pipings, welting and attaching snap tape. Please find further information about the new BERNINA 5series on www.bernina.com/5series

  • 9/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: easy applique with blanket stitch

    In the 9th part of the new BERNINA 530 and 550 QE online tutorial we will show you how to use presser foot #20 and the blanket stitch to perform an effectful and easy applique. You will learn how to adjust stitch length and stitch width and the presser foot pressure. You will find further information about appliques and the new features of the BERNINA 5 series on www.bernina.com/5series

  • 10/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: blind hem binding with walking foot

    The last part of the BERNINA 530 and 550 QE tutorial will teach you how to sew blind hem binding with the walking foot, a monofilament thread, using stitch #1331. Dresses, blankets and bags can easily be hemed. For further information please read the manual or visit www.bernina.com/5series

  • The new BERNINA 530 (BERNINA 5 Series)

    The new BERNINA 530 (BERNINA 5 Series)

  • 1/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: getting started and prepared for sewing

    1/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: getting started and prepared for sewing

  • 2/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: selecting and editing decorative stitches

    2/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: selecting and editing decorative stitches

  • 3/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: combining lettering and stitches

    3/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: combining lettering and stitches

  • 4/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: how to sew a buttonhole

    4/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: how to sew a buttonhole

  • 5/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: how to sew on a button

    5/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: how to sew on a button

  • 6/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: the setup program

    6/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: the setup program

  • 7/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: free motion quilting with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator

    7/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: free motion quilting with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator

  • 8/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: zipper Sewing with creative consultant

    8/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: zipper Sewing with creative consultant

  • 9/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: easy applique with blanket stitch

    9/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: easy applique with blanket stitch

  • 10/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: blind hem binding with walking foot

    10/10 BERNINA 530 and 550 QE: blind hem binding with walking foot

Support for your BERNINA 530

To ensure that you enjoy your BERNINA for as long as possible, we recommend that you read the detailed operating instructions. Further support information and firmware updates can be found on the support page.

Download manual Support page BERNINA 530

Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

Over 2,000 BERNINA Stores worldwide offer valuable services to all our customers. Your local BERNINA Store is there to proudly help you, with advice on machines and accessories that best suit your needs, selection of BERNINA Embroidery Software and also in servicing your BERNINA.