The new bernette 50 Series is here, and it brings a fresh, modern feel to sewing and embroidery.
These machines are smart, compact, and approachable — perfect for makers who want helpful features, easy navigation, and room to grow without jumping straight into a full BERNINA machine.
The two new models are the bernette b57 for sewing and the bernette b59 for sewing and embroidery.
Smart, Compact, and Easy to Love
The bernette 50 Series is designed for sewists who want more than a basic machine, but still want something that feels easy to understand.
Both machines include modern convenience features like a 3.5" color touchscreen, comfort needle threader, automatic thread cutter, Click & Lift Stitch Plate, upper and lower thread sensors, slide speed control, and 515 built-in sewing stitches.
That means you get a machine that feels simple to use, but still gives you plenty of creative options for garments, bags, home décor, gifts, quilting basics, and everyday sewing.
They are compact, but they are not boring.
bernette b57: Smart Everyday Sewing
The bernette b57 is the sewing-only machine in the new 50 Series.
This is a great choice for someone who wants a modern computerized sewing machine with helpful features, a touchscreen, lots of stitches, and extra workspace — but does not need embroidery.
The b57 includes 515 built-in sewing stitches, including 3 fonts, so you have plenty of options for utility sewing, decorative stitching, labels, gifts, and creative details.
One of our favorite features is the Click & Lift Stitch Plate, which makes changing the stitch plate quick and easy. It also includes a comfort needle threader, automatic thread cutter, upper and lower thread sensors, adjustable presser foot pressure, stitch plate recognition, and an included extension table.
Why does that matter?
Because these are the kinds of features that make everyday sewing smoother. Threading is easier. Cutting threads is faster. Larger projects have more support. The touchscreen makes navigation simple. It feels like a machine that helps you keep going instead of slowing you down.
Best for: newer sewists, returning sewists, gift makers, garment sewists, bag makers, and anyone who wants a smart sewing machine with modern features.
bernette b59: Sewing and Embroidery with App Connectivity
The bernette b59 takes everything we like about the b57 and adds embroidery.
This is the machine for someone who wants to sew, embroider, personalize, and create custom details without feeling overwhelmed by a huge machine.
The b59 includes WiFi connectivity and works with the free StitchDirect app, giving you a fun and modern way to create and edit embroidery designs. You can work with designs in the app, send them to the machine, monitor embroidery progress, and receive notifications when the machine needs attention.
It also includes 268 built-in embroidery designs, 11 embroidery fonts, 515 sewing stitches, and a Multi-Position Hoop that gives you an extended embroidery area up to 4.7" x 11.8".
Why does that matter?
Because embroidery can feel intimidating when you are just getting started. The b59 makes the process feel more approachable by combining a familiar sewing machine feel with smart app support and built-in embroidery options.
It is a great way to personalize baby gifts, towels, bags, clothing, home décor, labels, quilt projects, and more.
Best for: makers who want sewing and embroidery in one compact machine, especially for gifts, personalization, monograms, clothing, baby items, bags, and home décor.
What Is the StitchDirect App?
One of the most exciting parts of the bernette b59 is the StitchDirect app.
The app lets you create, edit, and manage embroidery designs from your mobile device. You can work on designs, adjust them, send them to the machine over WiFi, and monitor the embroidery process while it stitches.
For someone who is used to doing everything from a phone or tablet, this makes embroidery feel much more current and accessible.
It also makes the b59 feel especially fun for people who want to create personalized gifts, custom designs, and one-of-a-kind projects.
Which bernette 50 Series Machine Should You Choose?
The easiest way to choose is to decide whether you want embroidery.
Choose the bernette b57 if you want a smart, modern sewing machine with a touchscreen, automatic thread cutter, lots of stitches, and an included extension table.
Choose the bernette b59 if you want everything the b57 offers, plus embroidery, WiFi connectivity, the StitchDirect app, built-in embroidery designs, fonts, and hoops.
Both machines are approachable, compact, and full of helpful features. The right choice simply depends on whether embroidery is part of your creative plan.
Why We’re Excited About the New bernette 50 Series
These machines make a lot of sense for customers who want modern features without feeling overwhelmed.
They are easy to navigate, nicely equipped, and approachable for someone who wants to sew more, learn more, or start exploring embroidery.
We especially like that they include features people actually appreciate while sewing: the automatic thread cutter, touchscreen, needle threader, upper and lower thread sensors, stitch plate recognition, and extra space from the extension table.
The b59 adds another layer of creativity with app-connected embroidery, making personalization feel fun and accessible.
Explore the bernette b57 and b59
The new bernette b57 and bernette b59 are now on the BERNINA Lafayette website.
If you are looking for a smart sewing machine, or you are curious about getting started with embroidery, these new bernette models are absolutely worth a look.
You can explore them online, call us with questions, or stop by BERNINA Lafayette and we’ll help you decide which machine fits the way you want to create.
Shop the new bernette 50 Series online or visit us in Lafayette, Louisiana to learn more.
