Computerized sewing machine BERNINA 475QE
BERNINA 475 Quilter’s Edition: Made for Quilters
Want to go where your creativity takes you without being limited? The BERNINA 475 let you make all the creative decisions. Like choosing the stitch length and width or deciding the needle position. If you want the needle down when it stops, you got it. And all that control is conveniently located at your fingertips on the large, intuitive touch screen.
The B 475 QE is the perfect size for small spaces. But don’t let its size fool you. It’s powerful enough to handle the thick layers of even your biggest quilts. Consistent thread tension means every stitch is unbelievably perfect. Plus, little extras like the thread cutter keep projects moving towards completion. Time and time again, the consistent quality of BERNINA rises to your highest quilting standards, exceeding all expectations.
With 200 decorative stitches, 40 quilting stitches plus 29 utility stitches and 4 sewing alphabets pre-loaded and ready to go, the B 475 QE is well equipped for all your creative needs. BERNINA 475 QE features large 4,3“ colour touch screen, BERNINA Hook which makes stitches precise, consistent and fast with a maximum speed of 900 stitches per minute. 8 LEDs provide bright illumination of the sewing area. The maximum stitch width is 5,5 mm and the maximum stitch length is 6 mm.
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Easy to navigate touch screen
Always ready to be of assistance, the Sewing Consultant helps find the right settings. And suggested tips are easily made with the multi-function knobs. |
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Patchwork foot #37
Every quilter appreciates the Patchwork foot #37 for its accurate feeding and stitching when piecing patchwork blocks with perfect precision. |
Tiffany Pratt, a designer, maker and BERNINA expert for the B 475 QE
Just push play and learn why Tiffany thinks the BERNINA 475 QE is perfect for quilters who want a little sewing magic on all their quilting projects. |
VIDEO INSTRUCTION |
Threading and getting started sewing with the BERNINA 475 QE | Touch screen and functions of the BERNINA 475 QE |
Patchwork and quilting with the BERNINA 475 QE |
Sewing buttonholes |
Sewing decorative stitches and letters | Changing and saving stitches with the BERNINA 475 QE |
Cleaning and oiling
Interested in embroidery?
BERNINA 4 series are not suitable for embroidery. Try:
- BERNINA 500 ( embroidery only)
- BERNINA 540 ( embroidery module not included)
General data | B435 | B475 QE | B480 |
Bobbin case type | Bernina hook | Bernina hook | Bernina hook |
Max sewing speed (stitches/min) | 900 | 900 | 900 |
Length of free-arm to the right of the needle | 178 mm | 178 mm | 178 mm |
Colour touch screen | 4,3 ” / 10,9 cm | 4,3 ” / 10,9 cm | 4,3 ” / 10,9 cm |
LED sewing lights | 8 LED | 8 LED | 8 LED |
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Maximum stitch width | 5,5 mm | 5,5 mm | 9 mm |
Maximum stitch width | 6 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm |
Needle positions | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Sewing in every needle position | ![]() |
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Number of spool holders | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Semi-automatic needle threader | ![]() |
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Automatic thread cutter | – | ![]() |
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Manual presser foot pressure | ![]() |
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Manual thread cutters | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Reverse sewing | ![]() |
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BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension | ![]() |
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Create and save stitch combinations | ![]() |
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Memory (short-term/altered stitches) | ![]() |
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Memory (long-term/altered stitches) | ![]() |
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BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) enabled (straight stitch and zigzag) | – | ![]() |
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Start/stop button (stitching without foot control) | ![]() |
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Slide speed control | ![]() |
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USB interface | ![]() |
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Change stitch settings while sewing | ![]() |
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BERNINA foot control with needle up/down function | Optional | Optional | ![]() |
Needle stop up/down | ![]() |
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Drag & Drop | ![]() |
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Bobbin winding while sewing | ![]() |
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On-screen help | ![]() |
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Setup program | ![]() |
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Weight | 9,5 kg | 9,5 kg | 9,5 kg |
Sewing | B435 |
B475 QE |
B 480 |
Pattern start/end function | ![]() |
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Automatic securing function | ![]() |
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Elongation | – | – | ![]() |
Pattern repeat (up to 9) | ![]() |
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Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) | 650 | 840 | 994 |
Utility stitches (incl. darning programs) | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Buttonholes (incl. eyelets) | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Automatic buttonhole length measuring system | ![]() |
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Automatic buttonhole | ![]() |
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Manual multi-step buttonhole | ![]() |
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Button-sew-on function | ![]() |
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Darning programs | ![]() |
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Decorative stitches | 150 | 200 | 250 |
Quilting stitches | 13 | 40 | 27 |
Cross-stitch stitches | 11 | 13 | 21 |
Sewing alphabets | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Included accessories and presser feet | B435 |
B 475 QE |
B 480 |
Bernina presser feet | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Universal foot # 1 | ![]() |
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Overlock foot # 2 | ![]() |
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Buttonhole foot with slide # 3A | ![]() |
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Zipper foot # 4 | ![]() |
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Blindstitch foot # 5 | ![]() |
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Patchwork foot # 37 | – | ![]() |
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Open embroidery foot # 20C | – | – | ![]() |
BERNINA slide-on free-arm extension table | ![]() |
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BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) | ![]() |
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Knee lifter for FHS | Optional | ![]() |
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Dust cover | ![]() |
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Accessory case | ![]() |
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Magnetic Accessory box | – | – | ![]() |