Bernina S-500e Embroidery Machine

For a perfect start to embroidery

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

More space for creative freedom

Handle big projects with ease

Comfortably create endless designs

Re-designed embroidery module

The extended freearm offers 8.5" right of the needle. Enjoy a large embroidery area of 15.75" x 6.5" to bring your embroidery 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

With the Enhanced Editing Functions you can realize your ideas directly on screen and use your creativity to create new designs.

Easy design positioning

Position designs easily and precisely

No need to use the template anymore

Perfect results in short times

Use Pinpoint Placement to position your design precisely: select two points and match them with 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 with two steps in one: cuts the thread and lifts the needle.

Perfection is the new standard

Manage thread cuts with ease

No manual trimming on top side

Achieve perfect embroidery results

The Thread Away Mode pulls the threads down to the underside for clean embroidery results on the top.

Finest embroidery results for you

Perfect stitches, fast & quiet

Jumbo bobbin to embroider longer

Frontload the bobbin with new thread

The BERNINA Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise with a maximum speed of 1,000 stitches per minute.

Automatic thread cutting

Needle lifts automatically

Easy one-button operation

The automatic thread cutter operates with two steps in one: cuts the thread and lifts the needle.