BERNINA 480 Sewing & Quilting Machine

BERNINA 480 Sewing & Quilting Machine: Highly sophisticated & brilliantly simple

The B 480 Sewing & Quilting Machine lets you make all the creative decisions. Handmade. Handcrafted. Unique. Expressing yourself with skillfully stitched fabrics is an art. Whether you do that with a perfectly designed dress or a lovingly pieced together quilt, the result is the same – you are sharing a part of who you are. For over 130 years, BERNINA has been, and continues to be, in awe of you and your craft. You are why quality matters. Your craft deserves machines that live up to your standards, surpass your expectations, and help bring your creativity to life. These are those machines. 

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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

The BERNINA Free Hand System lets you lift or lower the presser foot using only the knee lifter, keeping your hands free to guide your projects.

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.

Stitch Overview

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