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BERNINA 475 QE

The Quilter's new best friend

Easy-to-use 4.3” color touch screen
Jumbo Bobbin with 70% more thread
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Convenient Automatic Thread Cutter
Patchwork Foot #37 included

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Features & Functions
Accessories
Tutorials
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BERNINA 475 Quilter's Edition: Made for Quilters

Designer Tiffany Pratt talks about the BERNINA 475 QE

"You don't need to sew perfect, the machine will make it magic."Tiffany Pratt, Designer and Maker

Talented. Energetic. Creative. Bold. A maker like Tiffany relies on the B 475 QE to be powerful, easy to handle, fast and magical. Day in and day out. And her BERNINA never fails to deliver. She loves it and you will too.

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Automatic features save time

No more manual threading
Press a button to cut your thread
Save time for more creativity

Threads are cut automatically, or if you prefer, magically. Even the needle lifts leaving your hands free to keep on creating.

Keep your hands on the fabric

Hands-free sewing is reality
Hands are free to guide the fabric
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, allowing hands to guide your projects to bigger and better things.

Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure

Sew any material perfectly with ease
Increase pressure for thin materials
Reduce pressure for thick materials

Individual adjustment is easy to make, ensuring the ideal pressure is achieved for any and all materials no matter how thick or delicate.

Nice, easy perfect stitches

Sew perfect stitches with 5.5 mm stitch width
Sew even longer with the jumbo bobbin
Conveniently, Front-load bobbin

Perfect precision is achieved with each stitch thanks to the BERNINA Hook. Plus, projects are done faster with speeds up to 900 stitches per minute.

Patchwork Foot #37

Designed for straight-stitching
Ideal for sewing ¼" seam allowances
Extra insurance for experienced piecers

Every quilter appreciates the Patchwork Foot #37 for its accurate feeding and stitching when piecing patchwork blocks with perfect precision.

Easy to navigate touch screen

Modern color touch screen
Easy to use with simple navigation
On-screen support when needed

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.

Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

Over 2,000 BERNINA Stores worldwide offer valuable services to all our customers. Your local BERNINA Store is there to proudly help you, with advice on machines and accessories that best suit your needs, selection of BERNINA Embroidery Software and also in servicing your BERNINA.

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Features & Functions

Overview
Sewing & Quilting
General Features
Stitches

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Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.

Hook system	BERNINA Hook
Sewing space to the right of the needle	7”
Color touch screen	4.3” / 10 cm
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Automatic thread cutter
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
Sewing tutorial
Maximum stitch width	5.5
Programmable Securing Function
Free Hand System (FHS)

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Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.

Pattern start/end function
Automatic securing function
Pattern repeat (up to 9)
Stitch length maximum in mm	6
Maximum stitch width	5.5
Programmable Securing Function
Pattern mirroring
Free Hand System (FHS)
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total	840
Utility stitches total	29
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total	10

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Automatic buttonhole length measuring system
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Button sew-on program
Darning programs	2
Decorative stitches total	200
Quilting stitches total	40
Cross-stitch programs	13
Sewing alphabets	4
Reverse sewing

Hook system	BERNINA Hook
Hook system The Hook systems of BERNINA sewing machines are constantly evolving over the years. The CB Hook is the traditional BERNINA mechanism that produces the legendary BERNINA stitch quality at 5.5 mm wide. The BERNINA Rotary Hook offers the same stitch quality at 9 mm stitch width and bobbin thread monitoring. The innovative BERNINA Hook maintains the stitch quality at 5.5 mm and 9 mm stitch widths. An easy bobbin case insertion and large capacity bobbin make this ideal. The M Class BERNINA Rotary Hook for Longarm machines ensures the legendary BERNINA stitch quality, even at high speeds.
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute)	900
Sewing space to the right of the needle	7”
Color touch screen	4.3” / 10 cm
Drag & Drop
LED sewing lights	8 LED
LED sewing lights Bright illumination in the needle area and over the free arm. The brightness is adjustable.
Multi-function knobs
Needle positions	11
Sewing in each needle position
Number of spool holders	2
Semi-automatic needle threader
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Manual thread cutter	4
Automatic thread cutter
Adaptive Thread Tension
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag
BERNINA foot control with back-kick function	Opt.

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Create and save stitch combinations
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Memory (long-term/altered stitches)
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)
Slide speed control
Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering
USB interface for PC connection
USB interface for USB data stick
Changing stitch settings while sewing
Needle stop up/down
On-screen help
Creative consultant
Sewing tutorial
Setup program
Machine weight	20.9 lb
Machine size	16.6" / 7.9" / 12.9"

Practical Stitches
Buttonholes
Decorative Stitches
Quilt Stitches

Accessories

Unleash your creativity with the included accessories and be prepared for any creative challenge with a huge variety of optional accessories

Included
Compatible

Standard accessories BERNINA 475 QE

Here you will find an overview of the standard accessories for the BERNINA 475 QE.

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Reverse Pattern Foot #1

Reverse Pattern Foot #1 is the ideal presser foot for sewing forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches.

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Overlock Foot #2

Overlock Foot #2 lets you neaten seams easily and sew high-quality hems, waistbands and overlock seams on knit fabrics.

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Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

Depending on the model, Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A determines the desired buttonhole length for identical buttonholes either via a sensor or manually.

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Zipper Foot #4

Thanks to its narrow, centrally positioned toe, Zipper Foot #4 can stitch very close to the zipper coils, allowing it to sew the zipper on neatly.

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Blindstitch Foot #5

Blindstitch Foot #5 is designed for sewing blind hems on all fabric thicknesses for a barely-visible finish.

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Patchwork Foot #37

Patchwork Foot #37 features engraved markings for all your ¼” needs. The straight stitch opening is ideal for patchwork and precision sewing.

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Slide-on Table

Extend your sewing surface with the Slide-on Table to support your large projects. Easily remove it when using only the free arm is desired, such as for sewing small tubular projects.

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Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)

The Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS) lets you raise the presser foot and lower the feed dog with your knee. Recommended particularly for appliqué or any project requiring pivoting and getting bulky projects under the presser foot easily.

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Sewing Machine Oil

Regular care ensures that your Sewing Machine runs smoothly. This also includes oiling.

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Knee lifter/Free Hand System (FHS)

The Knee lifter/Free Hand System (FHS) lets you raise the presser foot with your knee. Especially recommended for delicate fabrics.

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Presser feet for every occasion

BERNINA presser feet stand for precision and stability. They are easy to change and BERNINA has a suitable presser foot for every application.

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Accessories for Sewing Machines

BERNINA Sewing accessories let you perform a host of creative techniques with even greater precision and comfort – according to your individual needs.

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Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.

Tutorials

Threading and getting started sewing with the B 475 QE
Touch screen and functions of the B 475 QE
Sewing buttonholes with the B 475 QE
Patchwork and quilting with the B 475 QE
Sewing decorative stitches and letters with the B 475 QE
Changing and saving stitches with the B 475 QE
Cleaning and oiling the B 475 QE

Threading and getting started sewing with the B 475 QE
Touch screen and functions of the B 475 QE
Sewing buttonholes with the B 475 QE
Patchwork and quilting with the B 475 QE
Sewing decorative stitches and letters with the B 475 QE
Changing and saving stitches with the B 475 QE
Cleaning and oiling the B 475 QE

Frequently Asked Questions

Only one stitch pattern is shown on the display and also only one stitch pattern is sewn

Combi mode is active ( "+" icon on the screen). Select Combi mode again in order to get back into Single mode.

Can I use off-brand bobbins?

We recommend to use only BERNINA quality bobbins because using off-brand bobbins can cause unsatisfying thread tension and other problems.

What's the use of the hole and the screw at the back of the presser foot?

For attaching the seam guide.

A function and/or the "Information" icon has a yellow border

Touch the appropriate icon to see what changes have been made. Most changes can be undone with "clr".

The second side of the buttonhole does not finish at the starting point of the first side

Calibrate the buttonhole foot slide. Select "Setup", "Machine settings" and "Calibrate Buttonhole foot with slide 3A" and follow the instructions.

Can the buttonhole be saved?

Yes, but only in combination with using the buttonhole foot with slide #3A.

How often should the machine be oiled?

The frequency of oiling depends on the number of the sewn stitches. We recommend to place a drop of oil onto the hook race before sewing for a longer period, but at least when the machine prompts you. When sewing bigger projects, you can oil the machine once a day.

The machine sews on the spot

There may be several reasons for this:
The feed dog is down.
The stitch length is set very small.

The machine is running very slow.

Check the slide speed control on the front of the machine and move to the right. Here you can set the maximum speed setting when sewing with the foot control or use it to adjust the speed when working with the start/stop button.

What's the use of the eyelet on the top of the machine?

For bobbin winding when the machine is threaded for sewing. The thread stands on the horizontal spool pin and is threaded first through the eyelet and then the pre-tension stud.

What are the holes on the top of the free arm for?

For attaching BERNINA accessories such as the binder attachment, circular embroidery attachment, hosiery darning hoop, and much more.

What should I do if the message with gears appears?

Cut off the upper thread, raise the presser foot, carefully lift the fabric to cut off the lower thread and any twisted threads. Do not pull! Remove the fabric. Remove the bobbin case, open the hook to check whether any thread is tangled in the hook area and remove it. Also check whether there is any thread under the needle plate. Replace the hook, bobbin case, bobbin and needle plate. Check whether the upper thread is threaded correctly and rethread if necessary.

The machine makes a buzzing noise.

The bobbin winder is activated.

Whats the use of the vertical spool pin?

Necessary when using a second thread for example sewing with the twin needle.
For stacked (parallel wound) threads, use the vertical spool pin to allow the thread to evenly feed off the spool.
Important: use the foam pad as base.

The machine only sews backwards

The "reverse sewing" function is active. This can be activated or deactivated under "Information".

How do I set the language?

Click on "Setup", "Machine settings" and "Select language" and select the desired language.

How much thread is still on the BERNINA Jumbo Bobbin when the sensor indicates that the thread is running out?

A Jumbo Bobbin holds approximately 100 m, depending on the thread. The lower thread sensor notifies you when there is 10% of the thread remaining. This means that there is still approximately 10 m of thread on the bobbin.

How should the upper thread be threaded for the double needle?

Both threads follow the usual threading path, but one passes to the right and the other to the left of the tension disc

How do I switch the Eco mode on and off again?

Activate the Eco mode under "Home" and by touching the "Eco" icon. Deactivate Eco mode by touching the Eco icon on the screen.

What is the thread cutter to the right of the machine head for?

It makes threading using the semi-automatic threader easier, since the end of the thread no longer needs to be held manually. Instead, the thread is pulled over the thread cutter after it has been laid into the hook of the threader. The threader is then released and the thread is pulled through the eye of the needle. The cutter is available as an optional accessory for models where it is not included as standard.

Support for your BERNINA 475 QE

To ensure that you enjoy your BERNINA for as long as possible, we recommend that you read the detailed operating instructions. Further support information and firmware updates can be found on the support page.

Download manual Support page BERNINA 475 QE

Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

Find your local store

BERNINA 475 QE

The Quilter's new best friend

BERNINA 475 Quilter's Edition: Made for Quilters

Get a feel for this fantastic machine

Automatic features save time

Keep your hands on the fabric

Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure

Nice, easy perfect stitches

Patchwork Foot #37

Easy to navigate touch screen

Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

Image Gallery: Explore the BERNINA 475 QE

Features & Functions

Hook system

LED sewing lights

Practical Stitches

Buttonholes

Decorative Stitches

Quilt Stitches

Accessories

Standard accessories BERNINA 475 QE

Reverse Pattern Foot #1

Overlock Foot #2

Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

Zipper Foot #4

Blindstitch Foot #5

Patchwork Foot #37

Slide-on Table

Knee lifter/Free-Hand System (FHS)

Sewing Machine Oil

Knee lifter/Free Hand System (FHS)

Presser feet for every occasion

BERNINA presser feet stand for precision and stability. They are easy to change and BERNINA has a suitable presser foot for every application.

Accessories for Sewing Machines

BERNINA Sewing accessories let you perform a host of creative techniques with even greater precision and comfort – according to your individual needs.

Presser feet for every occasion

BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)

Zigzag Foot #0

Finger Guard #99

Buttonhole Foot #3

Tailor Tack Foot #7

Jeans Foot #8

Darning Foot #9

Edgestitch Foot #10

Cordonnet Foot #11

Bulky Overlock Foot #12

Zipper Foot with Guide #14

Embroidery Foot #15

Gathering Foot #16

Button Sew-On Foot #18

Open Embroidery Foot #20

Open Embroidery Foot Sole #20

Braiding Foot #21

Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22

Appliqué Foot #23

Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24

Cording Foot with 5 Grooves #25

Drop-Shaped Embroidery Foot #26

Quilting Foot #29

Pintuck Foot with 3 Grooves #30

Pintuck Foot with 5 Grooves #31

Pintuck Foot with 7 Grooves #32

Pintuck Foot with 9 Grooves #33

Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole #34

Invisible Zipper Foot #35

Piping Foot #38

Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole #39

Free-Motion Couching Foot #43

Echo Quilting and CutWork Foot #44C

Roller Foot #51

Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52

Straight Stitch Foot with Non-Stick Sole #53

Zipper Foot with Non-Stick Sole #54

Leather Roller Foot #55

Open Embroidery Foot with Non-Stick Sole #56

Patchwork Foot with Guide #57

Double Cord Foot #59C

Double Cord Foot #60C

Zigzag Hemmer #61

Straight Stitch Hemmer #62