Description FEATURES: The BERNINA Hook The heart of the BERNINA 4 Series features a novel, centrally placed driver, which allows the BERNINA Hook to run fast yet quietly. The BERNINA Hook sews high-precision stitches up to 9 mm in width with speeds up to 900 stitches per minute. The bobbin holds up to 70% more thread than standard bobbins allowing you to sew longer without interruption. BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension The BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension, a BERNINA innovation, provides ideal thread tension for each and every stitch type, in any variation. The tension is electronically adjusted to the selected stitch width, length, speed, and needle position on each penetration of the needle into the fabric. The result is the finest stitching without pressing a button. Sew with Even Greater Ease The BERNINA B480 accomplishes many tasks all by itself. Threading is semi-automatic, and the thread is cut automatically when you reach the end of a seam. Magnetic Accessory Box Included with each of the B480 is the accessory box that keeps all you most used feet and accessories near by, it conveniently sits on the back of your machine for storage secured by a magnet in the base of the machine. Bernina Stitch Regulator (enabled only) The BSR foot assists you with free-motion sewing and quilting with a straight or zigzag stitch, ensuring stitches of the exact same length even at variable sewing speeds. and there is more… There are many features just waiting to make your day easier. Like the multi-function knobs—just two knobs, but oh so many functions and so easy to operate even while sewing. Or the reverse sewing and securing buttons that are conveniently located at the front of the machine and easy to reach with the thumb. Plus, you’ll love the vast selection of decorative stitches and alphabets. Free arm sewing makes it convenient and easy to handle closed projects, like cuffs.
