{"product_id":"bernina-480-sewing-machine","title":"Bernina 480 Sewing Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA 480\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sophisticated sewing machine that combines exceptional stitch quality with intuitive controls and a generous range of creative features. Whether you're dressmaking, quilting or enjoying decorative sewing, it offers the precision, power and versatility you would expect from BERNINA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is the \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e, which produces beautifully consistent stitches at speeds of up to \u003cstrong\u003e900 stitches per minute\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its front-loading \u003cstrong\u003eJumbo Bobbin holds up to 70% more thread\u003c\/strong\u003e than a standard bobbin, so you can spend more time sewing and less time stopping to rewind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BERNINA 480 gives you an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e994 stitch patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, including 250 decorative stitches, 27 quilting stitches, 21 cross stitches, 29 utility stitches and five sewing alphabets. With a maximum stitch width of \u003cstrong\u003e9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is particularly well suited to decorative stitching and gives you plenty of scope to personalise your projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrally positioned \u003cstrong\u003e4.3-inch colour touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e makes selecting and editing stitches quick and straightforward, while the multifunction knobs allow precise adjustments to stitch width and length. On-screen help, a Sewing Tutorial and the Creative Sewing Consultant are also there when you need a little extra guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e7 inches of space to the right of the needle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the BERNINA 480 gives you plenty of room for garments, quilts and larger sewing projects. Eight LED sewing lights illuminate the work area clearly, while the included slide-on extension table provides additional support when working with larger pieces of fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you raise and lower the presser foot using the knee lifter, leaving both hands free to guide your fabric. 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