Demo Bernina 480
Demo Bernina B480 Sewing Machine
This Bernina B480 is a demonstration machine used at a Quilt Show in 2026 and has only been used for display purposes. It has been fully checked, repacked, and is supplied with its original packaging and all standard accessories. The machine comes with a 7-year warranty for complete peace of mind.
About the Bernina B480
Unleash your creativity without limits. The Bernina B480 gives you full control over your sewing experience, allowing precise adjustment of stitch length, stitch width, and needle position. You can also choose whether the needle stops in the up or down position—everything is designed to keep you in complete control.
All key functions are easily accessed via the large, intuitive colour touchscreen, placing advanced sewing features right at your fingertips.
Automatic Features That Save Time
Spend less time setting up and more time creating.
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Automatic thread cutting at the press of a button
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Needle lift function for added convenience
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Optional automatic thread cutting and needle positioning
These smart features help keep your workflow smooth and efficient so you can focus on your projects.
Keep Your Hands on Your Project
The Bernina Free Hand System enables truly hands-free sewing.
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Raise and lower the presser foot using the knee lifter
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Keep both hands free to guide your fabric
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Simultaneous control of presser foot and feed dog
Perfect for precision sewing, quilting, and larger projects.
Beautiful, Consistent Stitch Quality
Enjoy professional results every time.
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9 mm stitch width for decorative versatility
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Jumbo bobbin for longer sewing without interruption
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Front-loading bobbin system
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Bernina Hook system for precise, consistent stitches
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Sewing speed of up to 900 stitches per minute
Designed to deliver smooth, reliable performance across all projects.
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
Sew a wide range of fabrics with confidence.
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Increase pressure for fine and lightweight fabrics
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Reduce pressure for thicker or more delicate materials
Fine-tune your machine for consistently perfect results across all fabric types.
Easy-to-Use Touchscreen Interface
Modern control made simple.
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Full-colour touchscreen display
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Intuitive navigation and user-friendly layout
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Built-in Sewing Consultant for guidance and settings support
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Helpful on-screen tips and recommendations
Everything is designed to make sewing easier, faster, and more enjoyable.
What’s in the Box?
Presser Feet
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#1 Reverse Pattern Foot
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#2 Overlock Foot
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#3A Buttonhole Foot with Slide
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#4 Zipper Foot
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#5 Blind Stitch Foot
Additional Sewing Accessories
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BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)
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Extension table
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4 × jumbo bobbins
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Bobbin case
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Sew table
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Foot control
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Pack of BERNINA needles
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Quilting guide
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Spool caps
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Height compensation tool
Operation and Maintenance
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Dust cover
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Machine oil
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Screwdriver
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Seam ripper
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Magnetic accessory case
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Cleaning brush
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Instruction manual
General Features
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Pattern start/end function
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Automatic securing function
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Pattern repeat (up to 9)
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Free Hand System (FHS)
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Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet): 994 total
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Utility stitches: 29 total
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Buttonholes (incl. eyelet): 11 total
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Automatic buttonhole length measuring system
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Automatic buttonhole function
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Manual multi-step buttonhole
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Button sew-on programme
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Darning programmes: 2
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Decorative stitches: 250 total
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Quilting stitches: 27 total
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Cross-stitch programmes: 21
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Sewing alphabets: 5
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Reverse sewing function
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Hook system: BERNINA Hook
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Maximum sewing speed: 900 stitches per minute
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Length of freearm to the right of the needle: 7” / 177.7 mm
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Colour touchscreen: 4.3” / 10 cm
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8 LED sewing lights
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Multi-function knobs
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Maximum stitch width: 9 mm
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Maximum stitch length: 6 mm
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Needle positions: 11
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Number of spool holders: 2
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Semi-automatic needle threader
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Adjustable presser foot pressure
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Manual thread cutter
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Adaptive thread tension
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BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) enabled (straight stitch and zigzag)
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Create and save stitch combinations
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Stitch elongation function
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Memory (short-term / altered stitches)
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Memory (long-term / altered stitches)
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Start/Stop button (stitch without foot control)
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Slide speed control
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USB interface for PC connection
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Change stitch settings while sewing
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Needle stop up/down function
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Drag and drop function
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Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering
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On-screen help
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Sewing tutorial
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Creative Consultant
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Setup programme
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BERNINA freearm slide-on table
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Dust cover included
Machine Specifications
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Weight: 9.5 kg
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Size: 423 × 200 × 328 mm
The BERNINA Warranty
The warranty covers seven years’ parts and labour, provided that your machine is serviced every three years by a BERNINA specialist dealer.
Servicing and Repairs
At Frank Nutt Sewing Machines, we have an in-house servicing and repairs team on hand to help with any maintenance or repair needs.
For more information, please visit our Machine Repairs page or get in touch:
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Telephone: 0121 443 5555
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Email: [email protected]
We are happy to answer any queries and guide you through the servicing and repairs process.
Delivery Information
Please allow 3–9 working days for delivery.