Bernina B475 QE

BERNINA BERNINA 475 QE Meet the quilter’s new best friend: the BERNINA 475 QE! Built to handle thick layers of your largest quilts, it delivers precise stitches via the patented BERNINA Hook system at up to 900 stitches per minute. Trim threads at the touch of a button, keep your hands on your work with the Free Hand System (FHS) knee lifter, and piece perfect 1/4" seams with the included Patchwork Foot #37 — plus a 4.3" color touchscreen, Jumbo Bobbin, 840 stitch patterns, and BSR compatibility. Patchwork Foot #37 Included Designed specifically for straight-stitching and accurate feeding when piecing patchwork blocks with flawless 1/4" seam precision. Automatic Thread Cutter Cuts top and bottom threads simultaneously and raises the needle at the touch of a button, keeping your hands free to keep creating. BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) Standard knee lifter bar raises and lowers the presser foot while simultaneously dropping the feed dog to keep your hands guiding the fabric. Front-Load Jumbo Bobbin & BERNINA Hook Quiet, all-metal hook system running up to 900 SPM with a front-loading bobbin that holds up to 70% more thread than standard bobbins. Automatic Features Save Time Automatic Features Save Time No more manual thread trimming. Press a single button to cut top and bottom threads automatically while the needle raises. Spend less time on tedious tasks and save more time for your creative quilting projects. BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) Keep your hands where they belong—on your fabric. The included knee lifter lets you simultaneously raise or lower the presser foot and engage the feed dogs using only your knee, giving you complete control over complex piecing. Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure Sew delicate silks or heavy quilt sandwiches with equal ease. Easily increase pressure for fine, thin materials or decrease pressure to let thick fabric layers glide smoothly beneath the foot without pulling. BERNINA Hook System & Jumbo Bobbin BERNINA Hook System & Jumbo Bobbin Achieve perfectly consistent 5.5 mm stitches at speeds up to 900 stitches per minute. The high-capacity front-loading Jumbo Bobbin holds up to 70% more thread, allowing you to sew longer without interruption or project removal. Patchwork Foot #37 Included Patchwork Foot #37 Included Engineered specifically for piecing and straight-stitching. Patchwork Foot #37 provides ideal feeding alignment and extra insurance for exact 1/4" seam allowances on every quilt block. Easy-to-Navigate Color Touch Screen Easy-to-Navigate Color Touch Screen Centrally positioned 4.3" color touch screen offers intuitive menu navigation. Access built-in stitch settings, long-term memory, on-screen help, and the Creative Sewing Consultant for instant advice. Key Features High-Speed Performance: Variable sewing speed up to 900 stitches per minute controlled via slide speed lever or programmable foot pedal. Extended Freearm Workspace: 7 inches (177.8 mm) of space to the right of the needle to manage medium-to-large quilt projects easily. 840 Total Built-In Stitch Patterns: 29 utility, 200 decorative, 40 quilting, 13 cross-stitch, 10 buttonholes, and 4 built-in sewing alphabets. BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension: Continuously monitors and maintains optimal thread tension automatically while sewing. On-Screen Editing & Memory: Combine stitches, adjust length/width while sewing, and save custom stitch alterations in short-term or long-term memory. Semi-Automatic Needle Threader: Makes threading through the needle eye quick, simple, and hassle-free. 11 Needle Positions: Precise needle placement customization with full sewing functionality in every position. Automatic Buttonhole Measurement: Automatically measures and repeats buttonhole lengths accurately using Slide Foot #3A. Start/Stop Button & Needle Stop Up/Down: Sew without using the foot control pedal and program the needle to stop up or down in the fabric. Bright 8-LED Workspace Lighting: Generously illuminates the bed and needle area for fatigue-free sewing. Integrated USB Interface: Enables software updates and custom stitch maintenance. Included Accessories Extension Surface & Support Hardware: BERNINA Slide-On Freearm Extension Table, BERNINA Programmable Foot Control Pedal, Power Line Cable. Hands-Free Control System: BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) Knee Lifter Bar. Thread & Bobbin Support Hardware: 3 × Spool Discs, 1 × Foam Pad, 5 × Jumbo Bobbins (1 in bobbin case + 4 in accessory bag). Maintenance Tools, Protection & Storage: Height Compensation Tool, Seam Ripper, Selection of Needles, Cleaning Brush, Red Screwdriver, Soft Dust Cover with Pocket, Accessory Bag. Included Presser Feet Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Overlock Foot #2/2A Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A Zipper Foot #4/4D Blindstitch Foot #5 Patchwork Foot #37 BERNINA BERNINA 475 QE — Full Details Specifications Warranty Why Buy From Us Education Videos General Specifications Machine Type Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine Workspace Dimensions 7" (177.8 mm) Clearance to Right of Needle Maximum Operational Speed 900 Stitches Per Minute (SPM) Display & Navigation Centrally Positioned 4.3" Color LCD Touchscreen Hook System & Bobbin BERNINA Hook System with Front-Loading Jumbo Bobbin (70% More Thread Capacity) Lighting System 8-LED Workspace Illumination Array Machine Weight & Power 20.94 lb (9.5 kg) Driven by Heavy-Duty DC Motor Sewing & Quilting Specifications Built-In Sewing Library 840 Total Stitch Patterns (29 Utility, 200 Decorative, 40 Quilting, 13 Cross-Stitch, 10 Buttonholes, 4 Sewing Alphabets) Stitch Parameter Ranges 5.5 mm Maximum Stitch Width / 6.0 mm Maximum Stitch Length / 11 Needle Positions Quilting Features Patchwork Foot #37 Included, BSR Functionality Compatible (Straight Stitch & Zigzag) Fabric Feeding & Tension Manual Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure & BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension System Automation Features Semi-Automatic Needle Threader, Automatic Thread Cutter, Needle Stop Up/Down, Automatic Buttonhole Length Measuring Memory & On-Screen Tools Pattern Repeat (up to 9), Pattern Start/End, On-Screen Sewing Consultant, Sewing Tutorial, Short-Term & Long-Term Altered Stitch Memory Bernina Warranty Coverage Bernina is the gold standard in home sewing machines. Their warranty coverage is built to match a machine designed to last generations. Mechanical Parts — 20-year limited warranty Printed Circuit Boards — 5-year warranty Electrical Parts — 2-year warranty Bernina’s warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Mechanical parts are covered for 20 years, circuit boards for 5 years, and electrical parts for 2 years. Important: warranty coverage is limited to the cost of the affected part only — labor charges are not included. All shipping costs to and from the dealer or designated service point are the purchaser’s responsibility. The warranty must be registered via the Bernina Customer Portal within 30 days of purchase, or countersigned by an authorized Bernina dealer within 90 days — otherwise coverage is void. Original proof of purchase required for all service. Your Bernina warranty is valid at any authorized Bernina dealer — return your machine to an authorized location for all repairs and replacements. Why Buy From Us When you buy from Sew It Online, you’re covered — before, during, and after the sale. Real Support When You Need It — call us first. Our techs and education specialists solve a lot over video, find you a local repair shop, or walk you through shipping it back. Just keep your box. Warranty Valid at Any Authorized Dealer — your coverage travels with you. Take your machine anywhere for service, no questions asked. Plus, every machine purchase includes access to our full education library — see the Education tab. What Education Is Included Every machine purchase includes access to our full education library: 🪡 Sew What’s Possible Challenge — start sewing real projects fast. 📚 Beyond The Basics — level up your technique. 🧰 Machine Maintenance Course — keep your machine running right. 🏆 From Box to Confidence — sewing the same day it arrives. BERNINA 475 QE Videos 1 Touch screen and functions of the B 435, B 475 QE, B 480 and B 485 2 Sewing buttonholes with the B 435, B 475 QE, B 480 and B 485 3 Patchwork and quilting with the B 435, B 475 QE, B 480 and B 485 4 Changing and saving stitches with the B 435, B 475 QE, B 480 and B 485 5 Cleaning and oiling the B 435, B 475 QE, B 480 and B 485 Questions Frequently Asked Questions Why is the BERNINA 475 QE called the quilter’s best friend? The B 475 QE is built with quilters in mind: it includes Patchwork Foot #37 for accurate 1/4" seams, the Free Hand System (FHS) knee lifter for hands-free control, an automatic thread cutter, adjustable presser foot pressure for thick quilt sandwiches, 40 dedicated quilting stitches, and a 7" free arm. The front-loading Jumbo Bobbin holds up to 70% more thread, so you stop less often while piecing and quilting. Is the BERNINA 475 QE compatible with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)? Yes. The B 475 QE is BSR-compatible (straight stitch and zigzag), so you can add the optional BERNINA Stitch Regulator to keep stitch lengths consistent during free-motion quilting, no matter how fast you move the fabric. How many stitches does the BERNINA 475 QE have? The B 475 QE includes 840 total stitch patterns: 29 utility, 200 decorative, 40 quilting, 13 cross-stitch, 10 buttonholes, and 4 sewing alphabets. Stitches reach up to 5.5mm wide and 6mm long, with 11 needle positions, and you can save custom stitch alterations in short-term or long-term memory. What accessories and presser feet come with the BERNINA 475 QE? The B 475 QE comes with 6 BERNINA presser feet (Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C, Overlock Foot #2/2A, Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A, Zipper Foot #4/4D, Blindstitch Foot #5, and Patchwork Foot #37), a slide-on freearm extension table, a programmable foot control, the Free Hand System (FHS) knee lifter bar, 5 Jumbo Bobbins, spool discs, a height compensation tool, needles, maintenance tools, a soft dust cover with pocket, and an accessory bag.