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Bernina > Bernina L890

Bernina L890

Truly a revolution in Overlock and Coverstitching

One-Step BERNINA Air Threader
Intuitive operation via touch screen
Fast, precise & quiet
Extremely convenient
Total Stitch Control

Overview

The L 890 is perfectly suited for working with all types of fabrics, including knits as well as wovens. You’ll enjoy the ultimate serger experience when you combine the many preprogrammed stitches with the beauty of decorative threads. An innovation 100% designed and engineered in Switzerland and manufactured by BERNINA.

One-Step BERNINA Air Threader

Thread the machine by one simple step
Loopers are in the correct position
Threading that is actually fun

The threads are magically moved through the machine via one simple step on the foot control. So both hands remain free. The L 890 automatically sets the loopers in the correct position for the air threader – no turning the handwheel or searching for the right position. Simply press the foot control and you're off!

Intuitive operation via touch screen

Centrally located Color Touch Screen
Sewing Consultant, Stitch Optimizer & helpful animations
Expert Mode or Guided Mode

Stitch selection, individual stitch settings & properties or memory – the touch screen has all available & allows you to make changes while sewing. Advanced users can apply all settings directly in Expert Mode, while the Guided Mode offers step-by-step instructions. Both automatically set the thread tension, stitch length & selection along with the differential feed.

Perfect seams due to Total Stitch Control

Save 100 Stitches in your Personal Memory
Adjust stitch length, differential feed & thread tension while sewing
Needle stop can be permanently set up or down

With the L 890 you can change all settings individually and save up to 100 stitches in your Personal Memory. Also, stitch length, differential feed, thread tension, cutting width or any other stitch parameter can be adjusted while sewing. A simple turn of the mtc (Micro Thread Control) lets you modify the amount of overedge thread.

Convenient features you'll love

Raise or lower the needle by a half stitch
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) to raise and lower the presser foot
Swing out the presser foot to access the needles

By pressing the foot control with your heel, you can easily raise or lower the needle by a half stitch. The BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) lets you raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both your hands free to guide the fabric.

Grand sewing space

5 5/8" to the right of the needle
Extension table included
Convenient freearm

The space offered on the L 890 is generous by any definition. It has more room to the right of the needle and more work space height than any other BERNINA overlocker/serger. Sew closed items with ease by simply sliding sleeves or cuffs over the convenient freearm.

Fast, precise & quiet

Sew up to 1,350 stitches per minute
Strong, consistent and precise at any speed
Program and control speed via touch screen

Not only can you sew quickly, but you can also sew stitch-by-stitch, making the flawless production of precise lines and curves a simple process. Plus, you will enjoy how extremely quiet the BERNINA L 890 sews. Program and control the maximum and minimum speeds via the color touch screen.

The perfect seam for every idea

For all types of fabrics & threads
Sew using either 2, 3, 4 or 5 threads
For overlock, chain-/cover- & combo stitches

The L 890 sews using 2, 3, 4 or 5 threads, providing the perfect seam for every design. From the stretchiest knits to the most loosely woven fabrics the L 890 has the perfect stitch for particularly highly elastic and knitted materials, and threads. Combine both overlock, cover- and chainstitches for extra durable seams using 4- or 5-thread combo stitches.

Features & Functions

General

Overview

Total number of stitches	27
One-step BERNINA Air Threader (for looper threads)	YES
Expert Mode and Guided Mode	YES
Freearm	YES
Sewing space to the right of the needle	143 mm
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) with knee lifter	YES
Swing-out presser foot with auto swing back	YES
Workspace height	86 mm / 3 3/8"
Automatic needle stop up	YES

Stitch Variations

Total number of stitches	27
4-thread overlock	1
3-thread overlock (wide/narrow)	2
3-thread super-stretch	1
3-thread flatlock ( wide /narrow)	2
3-thread narrow seam	1
3-thread rolled hem	1
3-thread picot stitch	1
2-thread overlock (wide/narrow)	2
2-thread flatlock (wide / narrow )	2

2-thread rolled hem	1
2-thread wrapped overlock (wide /narrow)	2
2-thread blanket stitch (wide/narrow)	2
4-thread coverstitch	1
3-thread coverstitch wide	1
3-thread coverstitch narrow	2
2-thread chainstitch	1
Chainstitch with 3-thread overlock (wide/narrow)	2
Chainstitch with 2-thread overlock (wide/narrow)	2

Comfort Features

One-step BERNINA Air Threader (for looper threads)	YES
Color touch screen	4.3"
Expert Mode and Guided Mode	YES
Stitch selection / Settings on the screen	YES
Personal Memory for 100 individual stitches	YES
Helpful animations and tutorials	YES
Creative Sewing Consultant	YES
Stitch Optimizer	YES
Freearm	YES
Sewing space to the right of the needle	143 mm
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) with knee lifter	YES
Integrated upper looper converter	YES
Easy to engage and disengage the knife from outside	YES
Rolled hem lever integrated under stitch plate	YES
Adjustable cutting width while sewing	YES
Thread tension release when presser foot raised	YES
Adjustable thread tension while sewing	YES

2-step presser foot lifter with front-foot-lift	YES
Swing-out presser foot with auto swing back	YES
Workspace height	86 mm / 3 3/8"
Color-coded threading path	YES
Needle-stop up/down programmable	YES
Automatic needle stop up	YES
Needle up/down with BERNINA foot control	YES
Stitch-by-stitch sewing	YES
Micro Thread Control (mtc)	YES
Adjustable stitch length while sewing	YES
Adjustable differential feed while sewing	YES
Safety switch for open cover and raised presser foot	YES
2 LED sewing lights	YES
Thread cutter	YES
Speed control via touch screen	YES
Accessories in the threader cover	YES

Technical Specifications

3– 9 mm overlock seam width	YES
Coverstitch width 3/6 mm	YES
Combo stitches width 7–11 mm	YES
Weight of machine	13.4 kg

6-step presser foot pressure	YES
Motor	DC
Sewing speed, stitches per minute	1350

Accessories Included

Standard presser foot Overlock/Coverstitch #C11

For projects with overlock & combo stitches

For everyday sewing projects
With markings as a practical guide
Compatible with L 890

Cover-/chainstitch foot #C13

For practical seams and hems

Ideal for decorative stitching
With markings as a practical guide
Compatible with L 890

Slide-On Table

Increases the sewing area

Optimal view of the sewing project
Handle large sewing projects with ease
Easy to attach and remove
Compatible with L 850 & L 890

Freearm Cover

For a continuous work surface

Closes the freearm opening in the sewing area
Easy access to the needle plate
Compatible with L 850 & L 890

BERNINA tweezers

Threading aid

Simplifies threading in hard-to-reach places
Remove thread remnants easily
Helps positioning under the presser foot
Compatible with all BERNINA overlockers

Spool Stabilizer L 850/890

For perfect sewing results

Prevents cone vibration
Holds medium and large spools
Vibration-free thread take-off
Compatible with L 850 & L 890

Right Seam Guide L 850/890

Precise cutting of seam allowances

Supports the edge guide
For parallel overlock or flatlock seams
Easy guidance of folds without cutting
Compatible with L 850 & L 890

277 Hebron Ave
Glastonbury, CT
860-633-0721

196 Boston Post Rd
Orange, CT
203-878-1654

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Southington, CT
860-793-6639