Bernina 480 Sewing Machine Review
Bernina sewing machines are truly fantastic machines.
And the Bernina 480 Sewing Machine is no exception! A mid-range machine in price, you’ll truly feel like you’re sewing on a luxury machine with the advanced technology Bernina puts into all of their machines. It’s truly well-rounded as far as stitch diversity, a decent amount of workspace, and included accessories!
The first thing you might notice on this sewing machines case is the 4.3-inch (or 10cm for those of us who prefer the metric system) touch screen above the throat of the machine. It’s in full colour and is very easy to navigate for anyone so that you can easily select whatever stitch you want to use and try out the pre-loaded applications. Not only do you control the entire machine from this screen, but you get on-screen help whenever you need it! You’ll have access to tutorials on how to use the machine whenever you need them!
This sewing machine has 994 different stitches programmed in. You’ll have all of the utility stitches you’ll need to make beautiful garments and classy bags and any stitch you’d need to piece beautiful quilts. You’ll also have a buffet of decorative stitches to choose from. You can use the decorative stitches to make quilt labels or add just a bit of fun flair to any project by using them for top stitching! This machine also comes with 11 different buttonholes so that you’ll be able to make any kind of garment out of whatever fabric you desire. It’s important to choose the correct buttonhole for your project or else your garment won’t hold up or lay correctly, depending on the fabric and thread you’re using.
You’ll be able to customise all of your stitches as you need to. The Bernina 480 Sewing Machine has a maximum stitch width of 9mm and a maximum stitch length of 6mm. This comes in handy when you’re working on garments that are either more delicate and need small stitches, or something bulky that needs the opposite.
If you like to keep your hands on whatever it is that you’re working on, then do we have a feature for you! A knee lift will raise your presser foot with the tap of your knee! The knee lift is a large lever that plugs right into the front of your sewing machine and hangs below your sewing table so that you can control the presser foot with your legs. No need to reach behind your needle to release your fabric from the machine! This allows you to hold on to and manipulate the fabric as you need to while you sew.
The Bernina 480 Sewing Machine has a good amount of space for you to work on garments and quilts. You’ll find that this machine has 7 inches of workspace to the right of the needle, which will allow you to manoeuvre a good amount of fabric under the throat of the sewing machine.
You’ll really appreciate the fantastic lighting the Bernina 480 has. You’ll find a total of 8 LED lights throughout the machine. You won’t have to sew in shadows with this sewing machine! Your eyes won’t strain trying to see your project, so you’ll be able to sew for longer than you would with a dimly lit sewing machine! It’s important to make sure that your tools are making and helpful to your sewing experience and make it more enjoyable.
Ok, now think of something that you always wished came with a sewing machine. Something to keep you organised and able to see all of your accessories in once place. That’s right, the Bernina 480, like many Bernina Sewing Machines, comes with an accessory box. The front is clear so that you can see all of your accessories at a glance without even opening the box. It’s perfect for everyone so that you can keep your space clean and make sure all of your accessories are together and in once place.
So, what all comes with the Bernina 480 that you’ll want to fill your accessory box with? Let’s check it out.
Standard Presser Feet Included:
- Reverse-pattern foot #1
- Overlock foot #2
- Buttonhole foot with slide #3A
- Zipper Foot #4
- Blind stitch Foot #5
Standard Accessories Included:
- 1 x Soft Cover with pocket
- 1 x Accessory box
- 1 x Knee lifter
- 3 x Spool discs
- 4 x Bobbins (1 bobbin in Machine)
- 1 x Foam pad
- 1 x Seam ripper
- 1 x Height compensation tool
- 1 x Selection of needles
- 1 x Brush
- 1 x Lubricator
- 1 x Red screwdriver
- 1 x Brush
- 1 x Lubricator
- 1 x Power cable
- 1 x Foot control
This sewing machine is really a dream to sew on. It’s smooth and quiet and has every kind of stitch you could need to create amazing projects. The Bernina 480 Sewing Machine is truly a fantastic machine that will assist you in creating works of art in your quilts, garments, and bags.
Are you excited to get your hands on a Bernina 480 Sewing Machine and get a demonstration on it? Get in touch with The Sewing Studio today and we can set something up! We can’t wait to see what you make with this fantastic piece of technology!
