Celebrate a beautiful marriage of Swiss engineering and British heritage with the exclusive Bernina 495 Liberty Edition. This strictly limited-production model brings together Bernina’s world-class craftsmanship and the iconic artistry of Liberty London. Based on the highly acclaimed Bernina 475QE platform, this special edition machine features a front cover dressed in the stunning Liberty Velasco Meadow print and comes complete with a beautifully coordinating fabric dust cover. Boasting 1,027 built-in stitches—including 32 exclusive Liberty decorative stitches—and 8 premium presser feet, it offers passionate makers the perfect blend of luxury style and high-performance quilting and sewing capability. Exclusive Design: Limited-run front cover featuring the Liberty Velasco Meadow print Included Accessories: Coordinating print dust cover and 8 essential presser feet (including Edgestitch #10, Open Embroidery #20, and Patchwork #37)
An Iconic Collaboration: Bernina x Liberty London
We are absolutely delighted to introduce an exciting, exclusive collaboration between Bernina and Liberty London—two heritage brands world-renowned for their uncompromising quality, timeless craftsmanship, and celebration of creativity. A true cultural institution in the heart of London, Liberty's distinctive Tudor-style flagship store has inspired generations of makers. This natural partnership has culminated in a strictly limited production run, bringing Liberty's unmistakable design heritage straight to your sewing room.
Exquisite Aesthetics Meet the Precision of the 475QE Platform
The Bernina 495 Liberty Edition is beautifully built upon the rock-solid, highly reliable Bernina 475QE platform. While it delivers the heavy-duty power, perfect stitch control, and robust fabric handling Bernina is famous for, its exterior is a work of art. The machine's front fascia showcases the breathtaking Liberty Velasco Meadow print design, making it a stunning centerpiece for any creative studio. To protect your investment, it also arrives with a bespoke fabric dust cover finished in a perfectly coordinating Liberty print.
Exclusive Stitch Library & Premium Presser Feet
Engineered with quilters, dressmakers, and textile artists in mind, the Bernina 495 provides an expansive creative palette. It features an impressive library of 1,027 built-in stitches, which includes 32 exclusive Liberty decorative sewing stitches that you won't find on any standard Bernina model.
To ensure professional results across a vast array of techniques, the machine comes standard with 8 premium Bernina presser feet, highlighting three of the most coveted tools in a sewist’s arsenal:
Edgestitch Foot #10: Perfect for achieving immaculate topstitching, hems, and stitching-in-the-ditch.
Open Embroidery Foot #20: Provides a clear, unobstructed view of your decorative stitches and applique work.
Patchwork Foot #37: The ultimate foot for quilters, ensuring a precise, exact 1/4" seam allowance.
Key Features & Highlights:
Limited Production Run: Once these exclusive models are gone, they will not be reproduced. Truly a collector’s item for textile enthusiasts.
Superb Feed & Tension: Experience flawless stitch quality on everything from delicate silks and Liberty Tana Lawn cottons to heavy quilting layers and denim.
Optional Matching Luggage: Complete the look and protect your machine on the move with an optional Special Edition trolley and bag set in a coordinating Liberty print (available separately).
Simple, Intuitive Touchscreen: Easily navigate your stitches, customise stitch lengths or widths, and save your favourite combinations on the vibrant central colour screen.
Want to experience this stunning machine in person or secure one of our limited-stock models? Call the J & B Sewing team on 01633 284646 for availability
