Bernina B 480 is the first in the range with a 9 mm stitch width. Bernina Stitch Regulator enabled.
Stitches- total 994, including 29 utility, 11 automatic buttonholes including eyelets. Plus 250 decorative, 27 traditional quilting/patchwork, 21 cross stitches, 5 alphabets. (Each letter and number counts towards stitch total). Maximum stitch width an impressive 9 mm, maximum stitch length 6 mm
Full colour touch screen- displays all stitches, making it easier to select and more intuitive to use. Any adjustments to the stitches are shown in real time.
Rotation dials
for width and length adjustment, can be changed whilst sewing.
Sewing consultant- advises for best needle and settings for the fabric used. Built in tutorials offer onscreen support without you having to keep looking at your manual, making it user friendly.
On screen help- unsure of what an icon or button does, simply press the question mark then the unknown icon and its description is displayed on the screen. No need to keep going to the manual.
Built in tutorials- trouble shooting and frequently asked questions are available at a touch of a button. From how to put the bobbin in to creating buttonholes, select the topic and the screen will display an explanation and in some instance a video.
Length of free arm- gives an inside space of 7" to the right of the needle.
Built in memory- create names and stitch combinations to personalise your sewing projects.
Personal memor
y - (permanent and temporary) - default settings for stitches can be altered to your preferred settings and saved permanently until you remove them. Any adjustments are saved even when the machine is switched off. Adjustments to stitch length, width and needle positions are temporary saved as you switch between different stitches. These settings are only saved whilst the machine is on, once switched off stitches will return to default settings.
Adaptive thread tension- ensures optimal thread tension during sewing and embroidery and helps you to achieve a perfect stitch quality. After manually adjusting (if required), the thread tension to the thread and fabric, the adaptive thread tension constantly checks the thread tension as you sew, adjusting it unobtrusively and automatically whenever necessary.
Jumbo bobbin- larger bobbin that has 70% more capacity.
Automatic thread cutter- trims the bobbin thread underneath after sewing.
Led Lights- 8 provide a clear bright light onto the sewing area.
Foot pedal- with a heel tap function to bring the needle in or out of the fabric.
Machine Features
- Stitch total - 994 inc alphabets - Utility stitches 29 - Buttonholes - 11 inc eyelets - Darning programs - 2 - Decorative stitches - 250 - Alphabets - 5 - Quilting stitches - 27 - Max stitch width - 9 mm - Max stitch length - 6 mm - Max sewing speed - 900 spm - Jumbo bobbin - Inside space - 7" to right of needle - Led's - 8 - Needle positions - 11 - Pattern repeat - up to 9 times - Needle up / down - 7 Year guarantee
- Speed control - Start/stop function - Colour touch screen - 4.3" - Reverse and locking stitch - Drop feed - Adaptive thread tension - Built in memory for stitch combinations or lettering - Change stitch settings whilst sewing - Memory long term and short term - Creative sewing consultant - Elongation - Automatic securing stitch - On screen help - Pattern start and end - BSR enabled - (requires BSR foot - optional extra)
