Bernina L890 Overlocker & Coverstitch

Stitch Variations
Total number of stitches – 27

• 4-thread overlock
• 3-thread overlock (wide/narrow)
• 3-thread super-stretch
• 3-thread flatlock (wide/narrow)
• 3-thread narrow seam
• 3-thread rolled hem
• 3-thread picot stitch
• 2-thread overlock (wide/narrow)
• 2-thread flatlock (wide/narrow)
• 2-thread rolled hem
• 2-thread wrapped overlock (wide/narrow)
• 2-thread blanket stitch (wide/narrow)
• 4-thread coverstitch
• 3-thread coverstitch wide
• 3-thread coverstitch narrow
• 2-thread chainstitch
• Chainstitch with 3-thread overlock (wide/narrow)
• Chainstitch with 2-thread overlock (wide/narrow)

Comfort Features

• One-step BERNINA Air Threader (for looper threads)
• Colour touch screen – 4.3″
• Expert Mode and Guided Mode
• Stitch selection / Settings on the screen
• Personal Memory for 100 individual stitches
• Helpful animations and tutorialsCreative Sewing Consultant
• Stitch Optimiser
• Free arm
• Sewing space to the right of the needle – 5 5/8″ (143mm)
• Workspace height – 3 3/8″ (86)
• BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) with knee lifter Swing-out presser foot with auto swing back
• 2-step presser foot lifter with front-foot-lift (FFL)
• Automatic needle stop up
• Needle stop up/down programmable
• Needle up/down with BERNINA Foot Control
• Stitch-by-stitch sewing
• Colour-coded One-path Threading
• Thread tension adjustable while sewing
• Thread tension release when presser foot raised
• Micro Thread Control (mtc)
• Adjustable stitch length while sewing
• Adjustable differential feed while sewing
• Adjustable cutting width while sewing
• Rolled hem lever integrated under stitch plate
• Easy to engage and disengage the knife from outside
• Integrated upper looper converter
• LED sewing light
• Thread cutter
• Speed control via touch screen
• Safety switch for open cover and raised presser foot Accessories in the threader cover

Technical Specifications

• Stitch width 3–9 mm
• Coverstitch width 3/6mm
• Combo stitches width 7–11mm
• 6-step presser foot pressure
• DC Motor
• Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) – 1,350
• Weight of machine – 29.5 lbs/13.4 kg

• Standard presser foot Overlock/Coverstitch #C11 – For general sewing projects with overlock and combostitches. The markings on the presser foot are practical guiding aids.
• Cover-/chainstitch foot #C13 – The Cover-/chainstitch foot improves fabric feeding for flat even seams and hems in knit and woven material. Its makes precise stitching easy, for example when sewing circles or tubes.
• Slide-On Table L 850 / 890 – The Extension table increases the sewing area to the left of the needle. It allows large fabrics to be guided more easily and gives a better overview of the sewing project.
• Knee lifter/Free Hand System (FHS) – BERNINA‘s unique Free-Hand System (FHS) lets you raise the presser foot via a knee lifter. This leaves both hands free to guide your project.
• Cut-Offs Bin – The cut-offs bin keeps the sewing table tidy. Simply click it on to the looper cover and dispose of fabric cut-offs immediately after cutting. It can also be used to store the foot control when the machine is not in use.
• Free Arm Cover – The free arm cover is used to cover the opening of the free arm to get a consistent working surface in the sewing area. At the same time, the stitch plate remains easily accessible.
• Right Seam Guide L 850/890 – The right seam guide helps to guide the fabric and ensures that it is cut evenly.
• Needle threader/inserter L 850/890 – The needle threader / inserter makes it easy to hold, insert and thread overlocker needles.
• BERNINA tweezers – BERNINA tweezers allow you to thread your overlocker with ease and remove any remaining pieces of thread from the machine.
• Threading Wire – If the air threader is out of work or a looper pipe blocked, the wire can be used temporarily to thread in order to complete the started sewing project.
• Brush L 850/890 – This tool helps to remove dust and lint from the looper and stitch-plate area.
• Oiler – Regular care ensures the flawless operation of the overlocker. Lubricating with this convenient oiler is an important part of it. For overlockers a special oil is used, declared on its label.
• Screwdriver – This screwdriver measures 1.5 mm in diameter and has a hex head.
• Torx T10 screwdriver – To loosen/tighten the stitch plate screws.
• CS Lock Tool – With the CS Lock Tool, the needle threads can be pulled between foot and stitch plate easily. This eases cutting and locking the cover- and chainstitch. The scale serves as tool to measure hems, seams or mark fabrics. In addition it can be used to adjust the seam guide. Also overlock stitches can be locked.
• Accessories Box – The large Accessory box and the corresponding extension box provide a lot of storage space for presser feet and further accessories. The knobs on the bottom of the boxes ensure a solid stability on the machine and prevent the boxes from shifting during transportation. The removable lid serves as a temporary tray for additional small parts used while sewing. The extension box is standard with L 890 and optional for L 850.
• Spool Stabilizer L 850/890 – The spool stabilizer prevents spools and cones of various sizes from vibrating at any sewing speed.
• Spool disc (5 x) – For evenly pulling thread from a small thread spool.
• Spool net (5 x) – To support even unwinding of nylon, rayon, silk or metallic threads from the spool.
• Needle set ELx705 CF – Recommended needles for all-purpose use.
• Needle set ELx705 CF SUK – Needles recommended for special use in knitwear.
• Free Hand System (FHS) – To raise and lower the presser foot.
• Knife cover insert – To protect the fingers and to deflect the fabric cut-offs during the sewing process.
• Coverstitch insert – To protect the looper area with deactivated upper looper.
• Touchscreen pen L 890 – The Touchscreen pen is useful to work precisely in the menu interface. Precisely select stitches, scroll through functions or and the tutorial. Lightly tap the screen with the pen to avoid stains or fingerprints. The pen can be attached to the magnet holder on the right side of the machine or fits in the accessory box.
• Foot control – To start and stop the machine. To control the sewing speed.
• Power cable – To connect the machine with the power supply system.
• Dust cover – To protect the machine from dust and contamination.

Exclusive 7 Year Warranty

BERNINA machines are designed to give you many years of happy and productive sewing. So for your complete peace of mind we are now offering a full 7 Years parts and labour warranty* on new BERNINA sewing machines purchased from an authorised BERNINA UK stockist.

All we require is that the machines are used and looked after according to the maintenance section of your manual and they are serviced by an authorised BERNINA service engineer either when your machine indicates that a service is required or every 3 years, whichever is sooner.

To receive the extended warranty you must return the completed Warranty registration card that comes with your machine, signed by your stockist. We will send a Certificate of Extended Warranty which specifies the conditions and includes a service record to be completed by the authorised service engineer.

The owner is responsible for the cost of freight and for any damage sustained in transit. You should retain the original packaging for the purposes of transporting your machine.

Exclusions

Accidental damage and wear and tear are excluded as are consumable parts including needles, bolts and bobbins. The extended warranty only applies to machines in normal domestic use. Machines used for teaching or commercial purposes have a one year warranty.

We have an in house servicing and repairs team that are on hand to help. Please see our Repairs & Servicing page for more details or get in touch on 0208 478 0669 or email to support@homeofsewing.co.uk we can answer any queries and talk you through the servicing and repairs process.

A discount is available on this machine for educational establishments, such as Schools, Colleges, Universities registered with the Department of Education.  For details, please contact.