Bernina B 480 Sewing Machine

Experience the pinnacle of at-home sewing. The Bernina B 480 is built to legendary Swiss standards for a lifetime of flawless performance. Bernina has eliminated the common frustrations: it's incredibly quiet, features our largest bobbin for marathon sewing sessions, and includes the option to add the Bernina Stitch Regulator for perfect quilting every time.

This is the machine that grows with you, offering professional-grade features like alphabets, and a host of decorative patterns all available up to 9mm wide for a richer look, all controlled through a user-friendly interface. Invest in a tool will make your sewing time a pleasant experience.

10 Things we love about the B480?

1. 994 Stitch Options: A wide selection of utility, decorative, and quilting stitches to inspire your creativity that can be sewn at 9mm.
2. Fast Sew Buttonholes: Keyhole, stretch, shirt or jacket buttonholes are all available and sewn in the same simple way. 
3. Automatic Thread Cutter: Save time with a single touch that trims your thread and prepares you for the next stitch.
4. Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure: Seamlessly handle thick quilts or delicate fabrics with customisable settings.
5. Accurate Seams: Achieve impeccable seams for patchwork and intricate top-stitching, with 11 needle positions.
6. Bernina Free Hand System (FHS): Raise or lower the presser foot and feed dog at the same time, using your knee, making complex sewing tasks more manageable.
7. Jumbo Bobbin: Enjoy more sewing and fewer interruptions with 70% more thread capacity than standard bobbins.
8. Intuitive Touchscreen Display: Navigate settings and stitch options effortlessly with the easy-to-use interface.
9. Built-In Needle Threader: Get started quickly with hassle-free threading.
10. Adaptive Thread Tension: Takes the worry out of thread tensions and together with the B9 hook makes for hassle-free sewing.

The Bernina B 480 is a brilliant all-rounder, looking cool with its silver front panel. It’s gentle enough for silk, smart enough for perfect quilting, and strong enough for ambitious projects like a denim jacket or a heavy-duty tote bag. Its ability to handle thicker materials is one of its key strengths, making it a fantastic long-term investment for a serious crafter.

It is powered by a computer-controlled motor, you can increase the foot pressure to help grip and feed thicker fabric stacks evenly. Internal mechanics and housing are robust, meaning the machine doesn't vibrate or struggle under load. It has the hammer mode to bash through thicker fabrics. 
Quilting is where the B 480 truly shines. It comes with the famous BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator). This foot uses a sensor to control the stitch length for you, allowing for perfectly even free-motion quilting and stippling, even for beginners. The tech is built in but the BSR foot is not included.

The Extended Sewing Table (included) provides a large, flat surface for manoeuvring items. You can confidently sew curtains, pillow covers, tablecloths, and re-upholstery projects. 

The screen has an aspect ratio of 1:1, and to sew a buttonhole, simply, position the button on the screen and set the screen button icon to your button size, pop the buttonhole foot on and stitch away. When you done, use the button program to sew the button on as well.

Presser Feet Include:

• #1 Reverse-pattern foot 
• #2 Overlock foot 
• #3A Buttonhole foot with slide 
• #4 Zipper foot #4
• #5 Blindstitch foot 

Sewing Accessories:

• Canvas Cover with pockets
• A lovely accessory wardrobe
• Slide-on table
• Knee lifter
• Spool discs
• 4 x Jumbo bobbins
• Spool foam pad
• Seam ripper
• Height compensation tool
• Bernina needles pack
• Screwdriver
• Lint brush
• Lubrication Oil
• Manual
• UK Power cable
• Electronic Foot control (LV1)