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BERNINA S 480 SEWING MACHINE

The BERNINA S 480 is highly sophisticated yet brilliantly simple, combining innovative technology with intuitive controls for precise and enjoyable sewing. Designed to handle everything from delicate fabrics to heavier materials, it provides excellent stitch quality, convenient automatic functions and a spacious workspace for a wide range of sewing projects.

With 994 built-in stitches, BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension, a 9 mm maximum stitch width, automatic thread cutting, USB connectivity and Free-Hand System (FHS), the S 480 gives you extensive creative possibilities with the control and convenience needed for everyday sewing, quilting and creative projects.

Key Features

• 4.3" Colour Touch Screen: Easily navigate stitches and machine settings with the intuitive touchscreen, including Sewing Consultant, tutorials and on-screen help.

• Automatic Thread Cutter: Cuts the upper and bobbin threads and lifts the needle automatically for convenient finishing.

• BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension: Automatically helps maintain consistent thread tension for balanced, high-quality stitches.

• BERNINA Hook System: Features a jumbo bobbin offering 70% more capacity for longer sewing sessions.

• Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure: Allows you to optimise fabric handling for different fabric weights and sewing techniques.

• Start/Stop Button: Sew without using the foot control when preferred.

• Slide Speed Control: Adjust sewing speed for greater control and precision.

• Free-Hand System (FHS): The knee lifter provides hands-free presser foot control while keeping both hands available to guide your fabric.

• 8 LED Sewing Lights: Provide bright illumination across the sewing area.

• 256 MB Memory: Provides storage for stitch settings and allows USB import/export.

Sewing & Quilting

The S 480 offers an extensive selection of stitches and creative functions for garment sewing, quilting, home décor and decorative projects.

• 994 Built-in Stitches: Includes an extensive range of decorative, utility, quilting and specialised stitches.

• 250 Decorative Stitches: Add creative details and decorative finishes to garments, quilts and home décor projects.

• 29 Utility Stitches: Suitable for everyday sewing and garment construction.

• 27 Quilting Stitches: Designed for quilting and creative sewing applications.

• 11 Buttonholes: Includes automatic and manual buttonhole options.

• 5 Alphabets: Personalise sewing projects with lettering and decorative stitching.

• 21 Cross-Stitch Programs: Add decorative cross-stitch effects to suitable projects.

• Maximum Sewing Speed: Up to 900 stitches per minute for efficient sewing performance.

• Maximum Stitch Width: Up to 9 mm for greater decorative and creative possibilities.

• Maximum Stitch Length: Up to 6 mm.

• 11 Needle Positions: Provide precise needle placement for different sewing and quilting techniques.

• 7" Workspace: Provides generous room to the right of the needle for larger projects.

• Slide-on Extension Table: Provides additional support and workspace for larger sewing and quilting projects.

Advanced Stitch Control

• BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension: Automatically adjusts thread tension to help achieve balanced and consistent stitch quality.

• Automatic Thread Cutter: Cuts the thread and raises the needle for quick and convenient finishing.

• Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure: Provides improved fabric handling across different materials.

• Pattern Start/End: Control the beginning and ending of decorative stitch patterns.

• Pattern Elongation: Extend selected decorative stitch patterns for additional creative possibilities.

• Pattern Mirroring: Mirror selected patterns for greater design flexibility.

• Pattern Repeat: Repeat selected patterns from 1–9 times to create decorative effects.

• Reverse Sewing: Provides convenient reverse stitching when required.

• Automatic Securing Function: Secure stitches neatly at the beginning and end of your sewing.

• 11 Needle Positions: Allow precise adjustment of needle placement for accurate sewing and quilting.

Workspace & Convenience

• 7" Workspace: Provides generous working space to the right of the needle for garments, quilting and larger projects.

• 4.3" Colour Touch Screen: Provides intuitive access to stitches, settings, tutorials and on-screen assistance.

• 8 LED Sewing Lights: Brightly illuminate the sewing area for improved visibility.

• Slide-on Extension Table: Provides additional support for larger sewing and quilting projects.

• Jumbo Bobbin: Offers 70% more capacity, reducing the frequency of bobbin changes.

• Automatic Thread Cutter: Quickly cuts the upper and bobbin threads and raises the needle.

• Free-Hand System (FHS): Allows hands-free presser foot control using the knee lifter.

• Start/Stop Button: Allows sewing without the foot control when desired.

• Slide Speed Control: Provides precise control over sewing speed.

• USB Connectivity: Import and export stitch-related data using the USB interface.

• 256 MB Memory: Provides convenient storage for stitch settings.

Performance & Precision

The BERNINA S 480 delivers powerful and precise sewing performance at speeds of up to 900 stitches per minute. Its combination of Adaptive Thread Tension, automatic thread cutting, adjustable presser foot pressure and 9 mm stitch width provides excellent control across a wide range of sewing techniques.

The generous 7" workspace, jumbo bobbin and Free-Hand System make the S 480 well suited to everyday sewing, quilting, decorative stitching and larger creative projects. Its extensive stitch library and intuitive touchscreen controls provide the flexibility to explore new techniques while maintaining precise results.

FREE TROLLEY BAG WORTH £250

UNTIL END OF OCTOBER 2026 – WHILST STOCKS LAST

Purchase the BERNINA S 480 during this promotional period and receive a FREE Trolley Bag worth £250.

The trolley bag provides a convenient way to transport and store your sewing machine, making it particularly useful for sewing classes, workshops, quilting groups and events.

Offer available until the end of October 2026, whilst stocks last.

Embroidery

The S 480 is focused on sewing and quilting and does not include a built-in embroidery module.

It is, however, BSR enabled and compatible with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) for controlled free-motion quilting.

Specifications

• Built-in Stitches: 994

• Decorative Stitches: 250

• Utility Stitches: 29

• Quilting Stitches: 27

• Buttonholes: 11 automatic and manual

• Alphabets: 5

• Cross-Stitch Programs: 21

• Maximum Sewing Speed: 900 stitches per minute

• Maximum Stitch Width: 9 mm

• Maximum Stitch Length: 6 mm

• Needle Positions: 11

• Workspace: 7" to the right of the needle

• Hook System: BERNINA Hook System

• Bobbin: Jumbo bobbin with 70% more capacity

• Thread Tension: BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension

• Thread Cutter: Automatic

• Lighting: 8 LED sewing lights

• Memory: 256 MB

• Connectivity: USB import/export

• Free-Hand System: FHS with knee lifter

• BSR: BERNINA Stitch Regulator compatible

• Extension Table: Slide-on

• Machine Dimensions: 16.6" W × 7.9" H × 12.9" D

• Weight: 20.9 lb

• Special Offer: FREE Trolley Bag worth £250

• Offer Period: Until end of October 2026, whilst stocks last