BERNINA 500 E Embroidery-Only Machine For a perfect start to embroidery The BERNINA 500 E is purpose-built for embroidery — a large workspace, jumbo bobbin, and touch-screen design editing make it an ideal first dedicated embroidery machine for makers who want serious results without a full sewing/embroidery combo. More space for bigger embroidery projects Jumbo bobbin to embroider longer Edit embroidery designs via touch screen Position your design exactly where you want Achieve finest embroidery results BERNINA — Swiss Engineering & Perfection since 1893 Precisely manufactured down to the last detail. Durable build, deep accessory ecosystem, and long-term parts availability. Robust, long-lasting construction Wide range of accessories 20-year warranty on mechanical parts (details) Long availability of spare parts Embroidery Only 8.5" Right of Needle 15.75" x 5.9" Embroidery Area 1,000 Stitches/Min Pinpoint Placement "The freedom to create endless design combinations." Embroidery features of the B 500 you'll love More space for creative freedom Handle big projects with ease Comfortably create endless designs Re-designed embroidery module The extended freearm offers 8.5" to the right of the needle, with a large 15.75" x 5.9" embroidery area to bring bigger ideas to life. Edit your designs with ease Simply undo & redo steps Edit designs as a group or break apart Customize the stitch-out sequence Enhanced Editing Functions let you realize your ideas directly on screen. Easy design positioning Position designs precisely No template needed Perfect results in less time Use Pinpoint Placement to position your design precisely: select two points and match them to the markings on the hooped fabric. Automatic features save time Automatic thread cutting Needle lifts automatically Easy one-button operation The automatic thread cutter operates in two steps at once: cuts the thread and lifts the needle. Perfection is the new standard Manage thread cuts with ease No manual trimming on the top side Achieve perfect embroidery results Thread Away Mode pulls threads down to the underside for clean embroidery results on top. Finest embroidery results for you Perfect stitches, fast & quiet Jumbo bobbin to embroider longer Front-load bobbin with new thread The BERNINA Hook keeps stitches consistent and precise at a maximum speed of 1,000 stitches per minute. Machine type Embroidery only (no general sewing) Embroidery area 15.75" x 5.9" Space right of needle 8.5" Bobbin Jumbo Bobbin Speed Up to 1,000 stitches per minute Check availability & get price See accessories