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BERNINA B 480 Sewing Machine
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The BERNINA 480 is a powerful sewing machine for creative sewists who value precision, comfort and high-quality workmanship. With the BERNINA hook, jumbo bobbin, automatic thread cutter, large touchscreen, adjustable presser foot pressure and 9 mm stitch width, it offers everything you need for garments, decor, quilts and creative sewing projects.
BERNINA hook system with jumbo bobbin
Automatic thread cutter
Adaptive BERNINA thread tension
Color touchscreen with intuitive operation
9 mm stitch width for decorative stitches
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) with knee lifter
Large freearm with 177.7 mm space to the right of the needle
Adjustable presser foot pressure for various materials
BSR functionality for optional free-motion quilting
Versatile for sewing, quilting and creative decorative stitches
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Precision you can feel in every stitch.
The BERNINA 480 combines the precise BERNINA hook, a large jumbo bobbin, 9 mm stitch width, and convenient operation via touchscreen. This results in clean seams, creative decorative stitches, and high-quality results – from the first stitch to the finished favorite piece.
Sometimes a sewing machine is more than just a tool. The BERNINA 480 accompanies you precisely in those moments when an idea turns into a favorite piece. When the fabric lies under your hands, the seam runs cleanly, and you realize: This is exactly how it was meant to be.
Product details
overview
The BERNINA 480 is a high-quality, computer-controlled sewing machine for those who expect not only beautiful results but also noticeably more comfort when sewing. It combines the precision of a BERNINA with modern operation, powerful performance, and features that impress, especially with demanding sewing projects.
At its heart is the BERNINA Hook. It operates quietly, precisely, and ensures a consistent stitch pattern – even at higher speeds and with challenging materials. The jumbo bobbin offers up to 70% more thread capacity than a standard bobbin, allowing you to sew longer without constantly changing the bobbin thread. Particularly convenient: the bobbin is easily inserted and changed from the front.
With up to 900 stitches per minute, 177.7 mm of space to the right of the needle, and a maximum stitch width of 9 mm, the B 480 offers plenty of room for creative projects – from clothing and home accessories to quilts and decorative seams. The colored 4.3-inch touchscreen is centrally located and makes operation clear. Stitches can be selected, adjusted, combined, and saved directly.
For clean results on different fabrics, the manually adjustable presser foot pressure is a great advantage. Fine fabrics, jersey, thicker materials, or multiple layers can be better controlled because the pressure can be adjusted to suit the material. This is complemented by the adaptive BERNINA thread tension, which is monitored and automatically adjusted during sewing after the basic setting.
The B 480 is also well-equipped in terms of comfort: The automatic thread cutter cuts the upper and lower threads at the touch of a button. The BERNINA Free-Hand System with knee lifter raises the presser foot, lowers the feed dog, and keeps your hands on the fabric – particularly practical for curves, corners, appliqués, and larger projects. Additionally, the machine is BSR-ready; the BERNINA Stitch Regulator is optionally available and supports free-motion quilting with consistent stitch lengths.
Characteristics
The BERNINA 480 combines a high-quality mechanical base with modern electronic operation. The BERNINA hook ensures precise, quiet stitch formation and accommodates a jumbo bobbin that holds significantly more thread than a classic standard bobbin. Stitches can be clearly selected and adjusted via the color touchscreen. The machine offers a large selection of utility, decorative, quilting, and alphabet stitches, a maximum stitch width of 9 mm, and numerous comfort functions such as the automatic thread cutter, start/stop button, speed controller, semi-automatic needle threader, and adaptive thread tension. The presser foot pressure can be adjusted to suit the material, while the BERNINA Free Hand System with knee lift facilitates fabric guiding. For creative free-motion quilting, the B 480 is also prepared for the optionally available BERNINA Stitch Regulator.
Application
The BERNINA 480 is ideal for demanding everyday sewing projects and for creative work with high quality standards. You can use it to sew clothes, make alterations, design home textiles, create bags, add decorative seams, or realize quilting projects. Thanks to the adjustable presser foot pressure, it is particularly versatile with different materials – from delicate fabrics to jersey, and even firmer woven fabrics and multiple layers of fabric. The extended free arm provides additional space when larger projects need to be guided, while the hands-free system allows you to keep both hands on the fabric for precise work steps.
Dimensions of the machine when ready for use, without packaging. For combination machines, dimensions may be stated without and with the embroidery unit.
W 41.5 × D 20.5 × H 32.0 cm
Machine weight
11.0 kg
Separate bobbin-winding motor
Allows a new bobbin to be wound while the machine is sewing or embroidering.
Yes
Updatable
According to the manufacturer, the machine’s firmware or software can be updated.
Yes
Sewing
Total sewing stitches
Total number of built-in sewing stitches. Buttonholes and alphabets may be included depending on how the manufacturer counts them.
299
Utility stitches
Sewing stitches for basic tasks such as straight stitch, zigzag, overcasting or stretch seams.
36
Decorative stitches
Decorative sewing stitches for embellishing fabrics. Embroidery designs are not included.
249
Built-in sewing alphabets
Alphabets sewn using regular sewing stitches. They are not the same as embroidery alphabets.
5
Button sewing program
Special sewing program for attaching buttons by machine.
Yes
Maximum sewing speed
Highest sewing speed specified by the manufacturer, in stitches per minute.
900 stitches/min
Maximum stitch width
Greatest possible width of a zigzag or decorative stitch.
9 mm
Maximum stitch length
Greatest adjustable length of a straight stitch.
6 mm
Presser foot pressure adjustment
Controls how firmly the presser foot presses on the fabric. Adjustment helps with very fine, thick or stretchy fabrics.
Mechanically adjustable, 37 levels
Needle stop up/down
Determines whether the needle stops in the raised position or in the fabric, for example when pivoting the project.
Button, foot control
Lateral needle positions
Number or range of selectable lateral needle positions for precise seam allowances.
11 needle positions
Twin-needle function
Allows parallel seams to be sewn with a twin needle, provided a suitable needle is fitted.
With security function
Automatic securing stitches
Automatically secures the beginning or end of a seam with locking or reverse stitches.
Programmable
Reverse sewing
Continuous and manual
Free arm for sewing
Makes it easier to sew closed or narrow items such as sleeves, trouser legs and cuffs.
Yes
Mirror stitches
Mirrors suitable sewing stitches horizontally or vertically, where the respective direction is supported.
Horizontally and vertically
Pattern start/end
Moves directly to the beginning or end within a stitch sequence.
Pattern start and end
Stitch memory
Saves selected or combined sewing stitches for later reuse.