THIS BERNINA CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED IN-STORE AT A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER. BERNINA 480: Highly sophisticated & brilliantly simple Automatic features save time Automatic thread cutting Press a button, thread is cut Save time for the most creativity Threads are cut automatically and the needle lifts leaving your hands free to keep on creating as easily and quickly as you like. Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure Thin fabrics? Increase pressure Thick materials? Reduce pressure Sew a variety of materials with ease The basic setting can be individually adjusted, ensuring the ideal pressure is always used for whatever fabrics and materials you choose. Big ideas need more space More room for all kinds of projects Slide-on extension table included Spacious and hassle free The extended freearm offers 7 inches right of the needle and allows plenty of room for projects, quilts and all kinds of creativity. Easy to navigate touch screen Modern color touch screen Easy to use with simple navigation On-screen support when needed The on-screen, there-when-you-need-it, Sewing Consultant helps you find the right settings. Make suggested adjustments quickly with the multi-function knobs. Hands free and in control Hands-free sewing with the knee lifter Your hands guide the fabric anytime Simultaneously raises/lowers presser foot and feed dog The BERNINA Free Hand System lets you lift or lower the presser foot using only the knee lifter, keeping your hands free to guide your projects. Perfect stitches perfectly easy Sew perfect stitches with 9 mm stitch width Jumbo bobbin means fewer stops Convenient, front-load bobbin The BERNINA Hook keeps the stitches consistent and precise, and fast too, sewing at a maximum speed of 900 stitches per minute.
