BERNINA 480 Sewing Machine
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614-799-2688
Highly sophisticated. Brilliantly simple. The BERNINA 480 is built for sewists who notice the details — the top-stitch that lies perfectly flat, the buttonhole that looks professional, the seam that behaves exactly as it should.
As the top sewing-and-quilting machine in BERNINA's 4 Series, the 480 combines approachable, easy-to-use features with the innovative technology and legendary stitch quality BERNINA is known for. Whether you're piecing a quilt, constructing a garment, or exploring decorative stitches, the 480 delivers results you'll be proud of — on everything from delicate silks to heavyweight denim.
9mm Stitch Width
The 480 stands out in the 4 Series with a generous 9mm maximum stitch width — wider than the 5.5mm on the 435 and 475 QE. That extra width is a dream for decorative work: bold satin stitches, intricate motifs, and expressive patterns that pop off the fabric.
The BERNINA Hook + Jumbo Bobbin
The precision BERNINA Hook produces consistent, high-quality stitches at speeds up to 900 stitches per minute. The front-loading jumbo bobbin holds significantly more thread than standard bobbins — which means fewer stops to rewind and more time spent creating.
Automatic Thread Cutter
Press a button and the machine trims your threads and lifts the needle, leaving your hands free to keep creating. It's the kind of feature you don't realize you needed until you have it.
BSR-Ready for Free-Motion Quilting
The 480 is compatible with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR foot sold separately), which keeps your free-motion quilting stitches perfectly even — even when your speed varies. For quilters, this is a game-changer.
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
Fine-tune the pressure for whatever you're sewing — delicate silks, bulky knits, thick quilt layers — so fabric feeds smoothly and seams stay flat every time.
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)
Lift and lower the presser foot using the knee lifter, keeping both hands on your project. Perfect for easing in sleeves, pivoting at corners, and guiding tricky curves.
Color Touchscreen with Sewing Consultant
The intuitive 4.3" color touchscreen makes it easy to select, resize, and adjust stitches before you sew. The on-screen Sewing Consultant helps you dial in the right settings, and the multi-function knobs let you make quick adjustments on the fly.
Generous Work Space
The extended freearm offers 7 inches of space to the right of the needle, with the included slide-on extension table adding even more room for quilts and larger projects.
Specs at a Glance:
- 9mm maximum stitch width
- Up to 900 stitches per minute
- 994 stitch patterns including alphabet
- 29 utility stitches
- 11 buttonholes and 2 eyelets
- 11 needle positions
- 4.3" color touchscreen
- Front-loading jumbo bobbin
- Automatic thread cutter
- Adjustable presser foot pressure
- BSR-enabled (BSR foot optional)
- BERNINA Free Hand System (knee lifter optional)
- Start/stop button for sewing without the foot control
- Create and save personal stitch combinations
- Slide-on extension table included
- 5 presser feet included (Reverse Pattern #1C, Overlock #2A, Buttonhole with slide #3A, Zipper #4, Blindstitch #5)
The BERNINA 480 is available to see and try in person at Quilt Beginnings in Dublin, Ohio. Call us at (614) 799-2688 for current pricing and promotions, or stop in to test it with real fabric under the needle — the best way to know if it's the right machine for you.