BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition

BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition

Limited quantities available

  • Fabulous extras worth over $900*
  • Exclusive Kaffe Fassett stitches
  • Jumbo Bobbin with 70% more thread
  • Adjustable presser foot pressure
  • Convenient Automatic Thread Cutter

BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition – Come celebrate color

Dare to be different! Throughout his career, Kaffe Fassett has inspired and encouraged people to trust in their color instinct. The BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition, proudly presented by BERNINA in cooperation with Kaffe Fassett, is a tribute to his art and an invitation to commit to the power of color.
Be bold, break rules – and you will discover something wonderful!

Kaffe Fassett talks about the Special Edition
“Color is the tonic the world needs.”Kaffe Fassett, Textile Artist

For more than 60 years, Kaffe Fassett has inspired people around the world with his colorful work in fabric, knitting, needlepoint, patchwork, painting and mosaic. His stunning use of color sets him apart from other artists, and a collection of his work is a must have for textile enthusiasts. BERNINA is very proud to honor Kaffe's art with the limited production BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition.

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Color up your sewing studio

Color up your sewing studio

  • Machine design by Kaffe Fassett
  • Inspired by the Millefiore fabric print
  • Dare to stand out!

This first completely colored Special Edition is just the right splash of color your creative space has been waiting for! The design was inspired by Kaffe Fassett's Millefiore fabric print and by his love for pastel.

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Free gifts over $900*

Free gifts over $900*

The BERNINA Kaffe Edition Trolley is specifically built to safely and beautifully take your machine wherever you go. The 21 exclusive decorative stitches inspired by by Kaffe Fassett's designs will give your creativty a real boost. Also, the ornate dust cover, slipped over the machine, gives a hint of what a unique machine is concealed underneath.

Enjoy embellishing your projects

  • With 21 exclusive additional stitches
  • Hand-drawn by Kaffe Fassett
  • Have fun exploring

Whether you want to quilt your quilt sandwich with decorative stitches or to apply your binding – the BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition offers 221 decorative stitches including 21 unique stitches based on the hand-drawing of Kaffe Fassett himself.

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More creative time

More creative time

  • Automatic features for your ease
  • Press a button to cut your thread
  • Secure your stitches automatically

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

Keeping your hands on the fabric

Keeping your hands on the fabric

  • Raise or lower the presser foot and the feed dog at the same time
  • Convenient operation with the knee
  • Hands remain free to guide the fabric
The BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) 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

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

Nice, easy perfect stitches

  • Sew perfect stitches with 5.5 mm 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.

Included Patchwork Foot #37

Included 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

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.

Features & Functions

  • Overview
  • Sewing & Quilting
  • General Features
  • Stitches
BERNINA 475 QE Kaffe Edition

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

Sewing space to the right of the needle 7”
Color touch screen 4.3” / 10 cm
Hook system BERNINA Hook
Free Hand System (FHS)
Automatic thread cutter
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Sewing tutorial
Exclusive machine design by Kaffe Fassett
Maximum stitch width in mm 5.5
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag
Exclusive decorative stitches, inspired by Kaffe Fassett's designs 21

Product brochure – All information at a glance

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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.

Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) 900
Maximum stitch width in mm 5.5
Stitch length maximum in mm 6
Needle positions 11

Needle positions

Multiple Needle Positions allow for very precise sewing.
Automatic buttonhole
Manual multi-step buttonhole
Import/Export Stitches via USB

Import/Export Stitches via USB

To import and export sewing stitches via a USB stick.
Memory (short-term/altered stitches)
Creative consultant

Creative consultant

Access Tutorials for sewing techniques and use Creative Consultant for sewing different fabrics successfully.
Drag & Drop

Drag & Drop

Simple drag and drop allows for easy positioning of sewing combinations and/ or embroidery motifs. Swipe the layer to eliminate motifs.
Pattern repeat (up to 9) 1-9
Pattern start/end function
Pattern end programmable
Pattern mirroring

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Reverse sewing
Automatic securing function
Programmable Securing Function
BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag

BSR functionality, straight stitch and zigzag

The patented BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) provides consistent free-motion stitching even at high speeds. Select straight stitch and zigzag free-motion stitching with the BSR.
Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)

Start/stop button (stitching without foot control)

As an alternative to the traditional foot control, start sewing, quilting or embroidering using the Start/Stop button.
Number of stitch patterns (incl. alphabet) total 861
Sewing alphabets 4
Decorative stitches total 231
Button sew-on program
Buttonholes (incl. eyelet) total 10
Utility stitches total 29
Quilting stitches total 40
Darning programs 2
Exclusive decorative stitches, inspired by Kaffe Fassett's designs 21
Sewing space to the right of the needle 7”

Sewing space to the right of the needle

More sewing and embroidery space to the right of the needle offers comfort and more maneuverability when stitching large and small projects.
Color touch screen 4.3” / 10 cm

Color touch screen

Everything at eye level; it is clear and easy to use. Can be used with fingertip or stylus and offers touch-scroll selection.
Multi-function knobs

Multi-function knobs

Easily accessible knobs for making stitch adjustments before and during sewing in .05 increments for smooth stitch transitions. Used in embroidery for composing and design alterations.
LED sewing lights 8

LED sewing lights

Bright illumination in the needle area and over the free arm. The brightness is adjustable.
Semi-automatic needle threader
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Semi-automatic needle threader

Thread the needle with ease.
Manual thread cutter 4

Manual thread cutter

Conveniently placed thread cutters by bobbin insertion and winding areas and by the needle to control thread tails.
Changing stitch settings while sewing
Adaptive Thread Tension

Adaptive Thread Tension

Once the tension is set according to the fabric and thread used, the thread tension is constantly monitored and adjusted automatically, if needed, resulting in the finest stitching without pressing a button.
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.
Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering

Bobbin winding while sewing/embroidering

Wind a bobbin quickly and even wind a bobbin while sewing!
Free Hand System (FHS)

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BERNINA foot control with back-kick function Opt.

BERNINA foot control with back-kick function

Enjoy consistent control plus a back-kick function to raise and lower the needle. Take 1 full stitch using the front and a half stitch with the heel.
Needle stop up/down

Needle stop up/down

Basic setting is needle stop up. Some models allow for selection of needle to stop in the raised (up) or lowered (down) position.
Automatic thread cutter

Automatic thread cutter

The upper and lower threads are cut automatically or at the touch of a button. The top thread is carried to the back side of the fabric. Program 2 types of tie-offs.
Adjustable presser foot pressure

Adjustable presser foot pressure

Adjust the foot pressure to eliminate skipped stitches on thick fabrics and wavy seams on knits.
Sewing tutorial
On-screen help

On-screen help

Use the ‘?’ to identify functions and stitches. Built-in animations lead you through processes and provide reminders.
Slide speed control

Slide speed control

Regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.
Machine weight 20.9 lb
Machine size 16.6" / 7.9" / 12.9"
Exclusive machine design by Kaffe Fassett
  • 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
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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

  • 4:12

    Threading and getting started sewing with the B 475 QE

  • 3:18

    Touch screen and functions of the B 475 QE

  • 5:07

    Sewing buttonholes with the B 475 QE

  • 3:17

    Patchwork and quilting with the B 475 QE

  • 4:31

    Sewing decorative stitches and letters with the B 475 QE

  • 4:32

    Changing and saving stitches with the B 475 QE

  • 4:22

    Cleaning and oiling the B 475 QE

  • Threading and getting started sewing with the B 475 QE

    Threading and getting started sewing with the B 475 QE

    4:12
  • Touch screen and functions of the B 475 QE

    Touch screen and functions of the B 475 QE

    3:18
  • Sewing buttonholes with the B 475 QE

    Sewing buttonholes with the B 475 QE

    5:07
  • Patchwork and quilting with the B 475 QE

    Patchwork and quilting with the B 475 QE

    3:17
  • Sewing decorative stitches and letters with the B 475 QE

    Sewing decorative stitches and letters with the B 475 QE

    4:31
  • Changing and saving stitches with the B 475 QE

    Changing and saving stitches with the B 475 QE

    4:32
  • Cleaning and oiling the B 475 QE

    Cleaning and oiling the B 475 QE

    4:22

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 Kaffe Edition

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

Let's get quilting

Discover the different decorative stitches from the Special Edition machine and have fun with the different Kaffe Fassett fabrics when creating this colorful Hatbox Quilt.

To the free instructions

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.


* BERNINA (B) 475 QE Kaffe Edition Gift with Purchase (GWP) available to retail purchaser of a new B 475 QE Kaffe Edition sewing machine. GWP includes each of the following: One (1) BERNINA Large Kaffe Edition Machine Suitcase, MSRP $469: One (1) Kaffe Edition Machine Dust Cover, MSRP $49 and Kaffe Exclusive Decorative Stitches, MSRP $420. Total package value; $938. Offer may not be combined or replaced with any other BERNINA promotional offers, rebates, coupons or discounts. Not valid on previous purchases. Taxes are not included in the total purchase calculation. Available while supplies last. Offer and its terms are subject to change. Offer available at participating BERNINA Dealers only. BERNINA of America, LLC reserves the right to extend, modify, eliminate, or reduce this offer without prior notice. 50 US/DC, 18+. Void where prohibited by law.