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BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition – Come celebrate color
Dare to be different! Throughout his career, Kaffe Fassett has inspired and encouraged people to trust in their color instinct. The BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition, proudly presented by BERNINA in cooperation with Kaffe Fassett, is a tribute to his art and an invitation to commit to the power of color.
Be bold, break rules – and you will discover something wonderful!
“Color is the tonic the world needs.”
Kaffe Fassett, Textile Artist
or more than 60 years, Kaffe Fassett has inspired people around the world with his colorful work in fabric, knitting, needlepoint, patchwork, painting and mosaic. His stunning use of color sets him apart from other artists, and a collection of his work is a must have for textile enthusiasts. BERNINA is very proud to honor Kaffe's art with the limited production BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition.
This first completely colored Special Edition is just the right splash of color your creative space has been waiting for! The design was inspired by Kaffe Fassett's Millefiore fabric print and by his love for pastel.
The BERNINA Kaffe Edition Trolley is specifically built to safely and beautifully take your machine wherever you go. The 21 exclusive decorative stitches inspired by by Kaffe Fassett's designs will give your creativty a real boost. Also, the ornate dust cover, slipped over the machine, gives a hint of what a unique machine is concealed underneath.
Enjoy embellishingyour projects
With 21 exclusive additional stitches
Hand-drawn by Kaffe Fassett
Have fun exploring
Whether you want to quilt your quilt sandwich with decorative stitches or to apply your binding – the BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition offers 221 decorative stitches including 21 unique stitches based on the hand-drawing of Kaffe Fassett himself.
Raise or lower the presser foot and the feed dog at the same time
Convenient operation with the knee
Hands remain free to guide the fabric
The BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) lets you lift or lower the presser foot using only the knee lifter, allowing hands to guide your projects to bigger and better things.
Individual adjustment is easy to make, ensuring the ideal pressure is achieved for any and all materials no matter how thick or delicate.
Nice, easy perfect stitches
Sew perfect stitches with 5.5 mm width
Sew even longer with the jumbo bobbin
Conveniently, front-load bobbin
Perfect precision is achieved with each stitch thanks to the BERNINA Hook. Plus, projects are done faster with speeds up to 900 stitches per minute.
Included Patchwork Foot #37
Designed for straight-stitching
Ideal for sewing ¼" seam allowances
Extra insurance for experienced piecers
Every quilter appreciates the Patchwork Foot #37 for its accurate feeding and stitching when piecing patchwork blocks with perfect precision.
Easy to navigate touch screen
Modern color touch screen
Easy to use with simple navigation
On-screen support when needed
Always ready to be of assistance, the Sewing Consultant helps find the right settings. And suggested tips are easily made with the Multi-function knobs.
Image Gallery: Explore the BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition
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
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Automatic thread cutter
Sewing space to the right of the needle 7”
Color touch screen 4.3” / 10 cm
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag
Sewing tutorial
Exclusive machine design by Kaffe Fassett
Maximum stitch width in mm 5.5
Programmable Securing Function
Free Hand System (FHS)
Exclusive decorative stitches, inspired by Kaffe Fassett's designs 21
Pattern start/end function
Automatic securing function
Pattern repeat (up to 9)
Stitch length maximum in mm 6
Maximum stitch width in mm 5.5
Programmable Securing Function
Pattern mirroring
Free Hand System (FHS)
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total 861
Utility stitches total 29
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total 10
Automatic buttonhole length measuring system
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Button sew-on program
Darning programs 2
Decorative stitches total 221
Quilting stitches total 40
Cross-stitch programs 13
Sewing alphabets 4
Reverse sewing
Exclusive decorative stitches, inspired by Kaffe Fassett's designs 21
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
Automatic presser foot pressure
Manual thread cutter 3
Automatic thread cutter
Adaptive Thread Tension
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag
BERNINA foot control with back-kick function
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
Embroidery tutorial
Personal program
History function (most-recently-used stitch patterns)
Setup program
Machine size 20.5″ / 8.4″ / 14.1″
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 475 QE Kaffe Edition
Here you will find an overview of the standard accessories for the BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition.
Reverse Pattern Foot #1
Reverse Pattern Foot #1 is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.
Overlock Foot #2
Overlock Foot #2 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.
Open Embroidery Foot #20 is ideal for decorative stitching with your sewing machine. The indentation in the sole of the presser foot allows it to glide smoothly over dense stitches.
With the Straight- and CutWork Stitch Plate, it is simple and effortless to sew using straight stitch and CutWork techniques. Used in conjunction with the straight stitch foot, it enables particularly beautiful sewing results to be achieved.
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 Touchscreen Pen – ideal for working on the touch screens on BERNINA sewing and embroidery computers. Operate the touch screen by gently tapping it.
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.
Thanks to its special tear-drop shape, Drop-Shaped Embroidery Foot #26 allows you to embroider with the embroidery module and to darn delicate fabrics.
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 Touchscreen Pen – ideal for working on the touch screens on BERNINA sewing and embroidery computers. Operate the touch screen by gently tapping it.
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.
Embroidery Module L is compatible with the largest embroidery hoops, offers an embroidery width of 26 cm for your big ideas, and enables free-arm embroidery.
The Large Oval Embroidery Hoop is suitable for both design combinations and extensive embroidery designs. The template makes quick work of accurately positioning the project in the hoop.
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.
Accessories for Embroidery Machines
BERNINA’s accessories for embroidery machines turn your embroidery machine into a versatile tool for exciting professional embroidery techniques.
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 475 QE
Touch screen and functions of the B 475 QE
Sewing buttonholes with the B 475 QE
Patchwork and quilting with the B 475 QE
Sewing decorative stitches and letters with the B 475 QE
Changing and saving stitches with the B 475 QE
Cleaning and oiling the B 475 QE
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.
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 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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Both threads follow the usual threading path, but one passes to the right and the other to the left of the tension disc
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.
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 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.
Click on "Setup", "Machine settings" and "Select language" and select the desired language.
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 475 QE Kaffe Edition
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
Discover the different decorative stitches from the Special Edition machine and have fun with the different Kaffe Fassett fabrics when creating this colorful Hatbox Quilt.
