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Bernina 480

Bernina 480

$3,749.00 - $3,749.00
$3,749.00
$3,749.00
$3,749.00 - $3,749.00
$3,749.00
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BERNINA 480 Sewing Machine

Power, speed, perfection and ease

The BERNINA 480 brings a 9mm stitch width, jumbo bobbin, and adjustable tension together in one highly capable, easy-to-run machine — built for sewists who want room to grow into decorative work.

  • 9mm stitch width for decorative stitches
  • Jumbo bobbin for fewer interruptions
  • Convenient automatic thread cutter
  • Adjustable tension for perfect stitches
  • Easy threading saves you time

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
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Automatic features save time

Automatic features save time

  • Automatic thread cutting
  • Press a button, thread is cut
  • Save time for more creativity

Threads are cut automatically and the needle lifts, leaving your hands free to keep creating quickly.

Adjustable presser foot pressure

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 fabric you choose.

Big ideas need more space

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 to the right of the needle, giving you plenty of room for quilts and larger projects.

Hands free and in control

Hands free and in control

  • Hands-free sewing with the knee lifter
  • Hands guide the fabric at all times
  • 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 on the project.

Perfect stitches, perfectly easy

Perfect stitches, perfectly easy

  • 9mm stitch width
  • Jumbo bobbin means fewer stops
  • Convenient front-load bobbin

The BERNINA Hook keeps stitches consistent and precise at a maximum speed of 900 stitches per minute.

Stitch width 9mm
Space right of needle 7"
Bobbin Jumbo Bobbin
Speed Up to 900 stitches per minute
Free Hand System (FHS) Compatible with optional knee lifter
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Features B 480 B 475 QE B 435
General Information
Hook systemBERNINABERNINABERNINA
Maximum sewing speed (stitches/min)900900900
Space to the right of the needle7"7"7"
Color touch screen4.3"4.3"4.3"
LED sewing lights8 LEDs8 LEDs8 LEDs
Maximum stitch width9mm5.5mm5.5mm
Maximum stitch length6mm6mm6mm
Automatic thread cutter✓✓–
BSR functionality (straight/zigzag)✓✓–
BERNINA foot control w/ needle up/down✓optionaloptional
Weight of machine20.94 lbs20.94 lbs20.94 lbs
Sewing & Quilting
Elongation✓––
Total stitch patterns (incl. alphabet)994840650
Buttonholes (incl. eyelets)11109
Decorative stitches total250200150
Quilting stitches274013
Sewing alphabets543
Standard Accessories
Presser feet included565
Patchwork Foot #37–✓–
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)✓✓optional
Magnetic Accessory box✓––

BERNINA 480 Features

Warranty

  • 20 years — mechanical parts
  • 5 years — printed circuit boards
  • 2 years — electrical components

Every BERNINA machine is backed by BERNINA's factory warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized BERNINA dealer — bring it to any FSQ location and we'll take care of it.

Key Features

  • Maximum sewing speed: 900 stitches per minute
  • Maximum stitch width: 9mm
  • 994 total stitch patterns, including 5 alphabets and 250 decorative stitches
  • 11 buttonholes/eyelets, 27 quilting stitches
  • BSR functionality with optional BSR Foot #42
  • Automatic thread cutter
  • Adjustable presser foot pressure
  • 7" sewing space to the right of the needle
  • BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) standard with knee lifter
  • Magnetic accessory box included

Additional Information

  • Weight: 20.94 lbs
  • 5 presser feet included