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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.
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.
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Features & Functions
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Hook system BERNINA Hook
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) 900
Sewing space to the right of the needle 7''
Color touch screen 4.3” / 10 cm
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Automatic thread cutter
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag
Programmable BERNINA foot control
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
Sewing tutorial
Maximum stitch width in mm 9
Automatic buttonhole
Pattern start/end function
Elongation
Automatic securing function
Pattern repeat (up to 9)
Stitch length maximum in mm 6
Maximum stitch width in mm 9
Pattern mirroring
Free Hand System (FHS)
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total 994
Utility stitches total 29
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total 11
Automatic buttonhole length measuring system
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Button sew-on program
Darning programs 2
Decorative stitches total 250
Quilting stitches total 27
Cross-stitch programs 21
Sewing alphabets 5
Reverse sewing
Hook system BERNINA Hook
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) 900
Sewing space to the right of the needle 7''
Color touch screen 4.3” / 10 cm
Drag & Drop
LED sewing lights 8 LED
Multi-function knobs
Needle positions 11
Sewing in each needle position
Number of spool holders 2
Semi-automatic needle threader
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Manual thread cutter 4
Adaptive Thread Tension
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag
BERNINA foot control with back-kick function opt.
Programmable BERNINA foot control
Create and save stitch combinations
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Memory (long-term/altered stitches)
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
Slide speed control
Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering
USB interface for PC connection
USB interface for USB data stick
Changing stitch settings while sewing
Needle stop up/down
On-screen help
Creative consultant
Sewing tutorial
Setup program
Machine weight 20.9 lb
Machine size 16.6" / 7.9" / 12.9"
Practical stitches
Buttonholes
Decorative stitches
Quilt stitches
Accessories
Unleash your creativity with the included accessories and be prepared for any creative challenge with a huge variety of optional accessories
Standard accessories BERNINA 480
Here you will find an overview of the standard accessories for the BERNINA 480.
Reverse Pattern Foot #1C
Reverse Pattern Foot #1C is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.
Overlock Foot #2A
Overlock Foot #2A lets you neaten seams easily and sew high-quality hems, waistbands and overlock seams on knit fabrics.
Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A
Depending on the model, Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A determines the desired buttonhole length for identical buttonholes either via a sensor or manually.
Extend your sewing surface with the Slide-on Table to support your large projects. Easily remove it when using only the free arm is desired, such as for sewing small tubular projects.
The Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS) lets you raise the presser foot and lower the feed dog with your knee. Recommended particularly for appliqué or any project requiring pivoting and getting bulky projects under the presser foot easily.
The practical Accessory Box can be used to store all Sewing Accessories, such as Presser Feet, Needles and Bobbins. The Accessory Box is supplied without contents.
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Presser feet for every occasion
BERNINA presser feet stand for precision and stability. They are easy to change and BERNINA has a suitable presser foot for every application.
Accessories for Sewing Machines
BERNINA Sewing accessories let you perform a host of creative techniques with even greater precision and comfort – according to your individual needs.
Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Tutorials
Threading and getting started sewing with the B 480
Touch screen and functions of the B 480
Sewing buttonholes with the B 480
Patchwork and quilting with the B 480
Sewing decorative stitches and letters with the B 480
Changing and saving stitches with the B 480
Cleaning and oiling the B 480
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend to use only BERNINA quality bobbins because using off-brand bobbins can cause unsatisfying thread tension and other problems.
For attaching the seam guide.
Place tear-away stabilizer underneath the fabric to stabilize it and carefully remove it once you have sewn the stitches.
There may be several reasons for this:
The feed dog is down.
The stitch length is set very small.
The bobbin winder is activated.
Necessary when using a second thread for example sewing with the twin needle.
For stacked (parallel wound) threads, use the vertical spool pin to allow the thread to evenly feed off the spool.
Important: use the foam pad as base.
Click on "Setup", "Machine settings" and "Select language" and select the desired language.
Both threads follow the usual threading path, but one passes to the right and the other to the left of the tension disc
Combi mode is active ( "+" icon on the screen). Select Combi mode again in order to get back into Single mode.
Calibrate the buttonhole foot slide. Select "Setup", "Machine settings" and "Calibrate Buttonhole foot with slide 3A" and follow the instructions.
Check the slide speed control on the front of the machine and move to the right. Here you can set the maximum speed setting when sewing with the foot control or use it to adjust the speed when working with the start/stop button.
For bobbin winding when the machine is threaded for sewing. The thread stands on the horizontal spool pin and is threaded first through the eyelet and then the pre-tension stud.
The "reverse sewing" function is active. This can be activated or deactivated under "Information".
No presser foot is attached.
The 9 mm needle plate is not activated.
It makes threading using the semi-automatic threader easier, since the end of the thread no longer needs to be held manually. Instead, the thread is pulled over the thread cutter after it has been laid into the hook of the threader. The threader is then released and the thread is pulled through the eye of the needle. The cutter is available as an optional accessory for models where it is not included as standard.
Touch the appropriate icon to see what changes have been made. Most changes can be undone with "clr".
Yes, but only in combination with using the buttonhole foot with slide #3A.
The frequency of oiling depends on the number of the sewn stitches. We recommend to place a drop of oil onto the hook race before sewing for a longer period, but at least when the machine prompts you. When sewing bigger projects, you can oil the machine once a day.
For attaching BERNINA accessories such as the binder attachment, circular embroidery attachment, hosiery darning hoop, and much more.
Cut off the upper thread, raise the presser foot, carefully lift the fabric to cut off the lower thread and any twisted threads. Do not pull! Remove the fabric. Remove the bobbin case, open the hook to check whether any thread is tangled in the hook area and remove it. Also check whether there is any thread under the needle plate. Replace the hook, bobbin case, bobbin and needle plate. Check whether the upper thread is threaded correctly and rethread if necessary.
A Jumbo Bobbin holds approximately 100 m, depending on the thread. The lower thread sensor notifies you when there is 10% of the thread remaining. This means that there is still approximately 10 m of thread on the bobbin.
Activate the Eco mode under "Home" and by touching the "Eco" icon. Deactivate Eco mode by touching the Eco icon on the screen.
Support for your BERNINA 480
To ensure that you enjoy your BERNINA for as long as possible, we recommend that you read the detailed operating instructions. Further support information and firmware updates can be found on the support page.
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