Bernina B475 QE
Bernina B475 QE
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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.
Designed specifically for straight-stitching and accurate feeding when piecing patchwork blocks with flawless 1/4" seam precision.
Cuts top and bottom threads simultaneously and raises the needle at the touch of a button, keeping your hands free to keep creating.
Standard knee lifter bar raises and lowers the presser foot while simultaneously dropping the feed dog to keep your hands guiding the fabric.
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
| 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
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- 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.
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What Education Is Included
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- 🪡 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.
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