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BERNINA 480 Sewing & Quilting Machine
Sewing & Quilting Machine
- 9 mm stitch width for decorative stitches
- Jumbo bobbin for fewer interruptions
- Convenient Automatic Thread Cutter
- Adjustable tension for perfect stitches
- Easy threading saves you time
At a Glance
Bsr enabled
Maximum stitch width 9mm
Automatic buttonhole/length measuring system
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Automatic thread cutter
Jumbo bobbin
BERNINA 480 Sewing & Quilting Machine: Highly sophisticated & brilliantly simple
Get a feel for this fantastic quilting & sewing machine
The next best thing to seeing it in person. This 360-viewer shows you every stunning angle of the BERNINA 480 Sewing & Quilting Machine.
See for yourself
Automatic features save time
- Automatic thread cutting
- Press a button, thread is cut
- Save time for the most creativity
Threads are cut automatically and the needle lifts leaving your hands free to keep on creating as easily and quickly as you like.
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
- Thin fabrics? Increase pressure
- Thick materials? Reduce pressure
- Sew a variety of materials with ease
The basic setting can be individually adjusted, ensuring the ideal pressure is always used for whatever fabrics and materials you choose.
Big ideas need more space
- More room for all kinds of projects
- Slide-on extension table included
- Spacious and hassle free
The extended freearm offers 7 inches right of the needle and allows plenty of room for projects, quilts and all kinds of creativity.
Easy to navigate touch screen
- Modern color touch screen
- Easy to use with simple navigation
- On-screen support when needed
The on-screen, there-when-you-need-it, Sewing Consultant helps you find the right settings. Make suggested adjustments quickly with the multi-function knobs.
Hands free and in control
- Hands-free sewing with the knee lifter
- Your hands guide the fabric anytime
- Simultaneously raises/lowers presser foot and feed dog
Perfect stitches perfectly easy
- Sew perfect stitches with 9 mm stitch width
- Jumbo bobbin means fewer stops
- Convenient, front-load bobbin
The BERNINA Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise, and fast too, sewing at a maximum speed of 900 stitches per minute.
"The B 480 is an essential part of my studio."
Highly sophisticated. Brilliantly simple. Like Yvonne’s beautiful designs, her B 480 expertly combines simple, easy-to-use features with innovative technology, ensuring that her stitches are impeccable on everything from leather to delicate fabrics. Her machine exceeds her expectations. You can expect the same.
Yvonne Reichmuth - "YVY" Swiss Fashion Designer
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
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Sewing space to the right of the needle |
7” | |
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Centrally Located Color Touch Screen |
4.3” / 10 cm | |
| Hook system | BERNINA Hook | |
| Automatic Thread Cutter | ||
| Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure | ||
| Tutorial | ||
| Maximum Stitch Width | 9 | |
| Automatic Buttonhole / Length Measuring System | ||
| On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring | ||
| BSR Enabled | ||
| Start/Stop Button (stitching without foot control) | ||
| Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) | 900 | |
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| Maximum Stitch Width | 9 | |
| Maximum Stitch Length | 6 | |
| Adjustable Needle Positions | 11 | |
| Presser Foot Recommendation | ||
| Presser Foot Library | ||
| Security Function for Needle and Stitch Plate | ||
| Automatic Buttonhole / Length Measuring System | ||
| Manual Multi-step Buttonhole | ||
| On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring | ||
| Personal Memory | ||
| Import/Export Stitches via USB | ||
| Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns | ||
| Temporary Altered Stitch Memory | ||
| Creative Consultant Sewing | ||
| Swipe | ||
| Drag and Drop | ||
| Pattern Repeat | 1-9 | |
| Pattern Begin | ||
| Pattern End | ||
| Mirror-image function | ||
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| Elongation | ||
| Basting Stitch | ||
| Continuous Reverse | ||
| Securing Stitches | ||
| Programmable Securing Function | ||
| BSR Enabled | ||
| Start/Stop Button (stitching without foot control) | ||
| Hopper Mechanism | ||
| Freearm Sewing | ||
| Total Number of Sewing Stitch Patterns (incl. alphabets) | 994 | |
| Alphabets / Monograms | 5 | |
| Decorative Stitches | 250 | |
| Button Sew-On Program | ||
| Buttonholes / Eyelets | 11 | |
| Practical Stitches | 29 | |
| Quilting Stitches | 27 | |
| Darning Programs | 2 | |
| Balance Setting | ||
| Sewing space to the right of the needle | 7” | |
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| Workspace Height | 4,3" | |
| Weight of the Machine | 20.9 lb | |
| Measurements (W x H x D) | 16.6" / 7.9" / 12.9" | |
| Centrally Located Color Touch Screen | 4.3” / 10 cm | |
| Total Memory | 256 MB | |
| Multi-function Knobs | ||
| Spool Holders | 2 | |
| LED Sewing Light | 8 | |
| Semi-automatic Needle Threader | ||
| Manual Thread Cutters | 4 | |
| Total Stitch Control | ||
| BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension | ||
| Hook system | BERNINA Hook | |
| Jumbo Bobbin with 70 % more Capacity | ||
| Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering | ||
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| Powerful DC Motor | ||
| Hammer Mode | ||
| BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) | ||
| Programmable BERNINA Foot Control | ||
| BERNINA Foot Control | ||
| Needle Stop Up/Down | ||
| Thread-up Command | ||
| Automatic Thread Cutter | ||
| Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure | ||
| Needle Reminder | ||
| Tutorial | ||
| On-screen Help | ||
| Retractable Feed Dog | ||
| Slide speed control | ||
BERNINA 480 Sewing & Quilting Machine
Product Downloads
BERNINA 4 Series Brochure
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BERNINA 4 Series Product Manual
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Sewing & Quilting Features
- Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total: 994
- Utility stitches total: 29
- Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total: 11
- Darning programs: 2
- Decorative stitches total: 250
- Quilting stitches total: 27
- Cross-stitch programs: 21
- Sewing alphabets: 5
Included Feet
- Reverse pattern foot 1C
- Overlock foot 2A
- Automatic buttonhole foot with slide 3A
- Zipper foot 4
- Blind stitch foot 5
Included Accessories
- BERNINA free-arm slide-on table
- Soft cover with pocket
- Magnetic accessory box
- Knee lifter
- 3 Spool discs
- 4 Bobbins
- 1 Foam pad
- Seam ripper
- Height compensation tool
- Selection of needles
- Screwdriver red
- Brush
- Lubricator
- Power cable
- Foot control
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