Bernina 480 Sewing Machine

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.

Automatic features save time

Threads are cut automatically and the needle lifts leaving your hands free to keep on creating as easily and quickly as you like.

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

Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure

The basic setting can be individually adjusted, ensuring the ideal pressure is always used for whatever fabrics and materials you choose.

• Thin fabrics? Increase pressure
• Thick materials? Reduce pressure
• Sew a variety of materials with ease

Big ideas need more space

The extended freearm offers 7 inches right of the needle and allows plenty of room for projects, quilts and all kinds of creativity.

• More room for all kinds of projects
• Slide-on extension table included
• Spacious and hassle free

Easy to navigate touch screen

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.

• Modern colorful touch screen
• Easy to use with simple navigation
• On-screen support when needed

Hands free and in control

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.

• 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

The BERNINA Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise, and fast too, sewing at a maximum speed of 900 stitches per minute.

• Sew perfect stitches with 9 mm stitch width
• Jumbo bobbin means fewer stops
• Convenient, front-load bobbin