Bernina L890

Description

BERNINA L890 – Outstanding overlock and coverstitch

The Bernina L890 is Bernina’s flagship overlocker — and it shows. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the time it takes to thread a conventional overlocker, the L890 will change how you feel about the whole process. It features Bernina’s Air Threading system, which threads the loopers in seconds with just the push of a button. No needles, no tweezers, no muttering under your breath.

It handles 2, 3, 4, and 5 thread overlocking, as well as flatlock and rolled hem, giving you enormous versatility whether you’re finishing seams on a silk blouse or constructing activewear. The colour touchscreen makes adjusting settings intuitive, and the differential feed gives you precise control over how the fabric feeds through — essential when working with stretch, jersey, or fine fabrics.

Build quality is exactly what you’d expect from Bernina. It’s solid, smooth, and built to last — this isn’t a machine you’ll be replacing in a few years.

Who is the Bernina L890 for?

The L890 is aimed squarely at serious sewers who want the very best. If you’re a dressmaker, tailor, or dedicated hobbyist who uses an overlocker regularly, the air threading system alone will save you considerable time and frustration over the course of a year. It’s also a brilliant choice for anyone moving up from a mid-range overlocker who wants to feel the difference that a premium machine makes.

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

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 modes automatically set the thread tension, stitch length and differential feed along with stitch selection.

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.

Impressive sewing space

143 mm 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.

Quick threading

One-path threading
Color-Coded threading path
Easily change from one stitch to another

Color-coded One-path threading enables you to easily switch between Overlock, Coverstitch or Combo stitches in no time at all. Every machine set-up and operation is supported with animations accessible on the color touch screen.

Video Tutorials

Starting to sew

Getting started

Threading

Needle threading

Stitch Variations

Sewing in a circle

Coverstitch Sewing, Sewing in a Circle

Personal Settings

Setup Program for Personal Settings

Bernina L890 Brochure More from Bernina

*New Owners of this machine are eligible for a Free Foundation Training Course at the Bernina Tuition Centre in London*

Additional information

What's in the box	Overlock-/Combostitch Foot #C11 Cover-/Chainstitch Foot #C13 Slide-on Table Freearm Cover Threading Wire Screwdriver Spool Stabilizer CS Lock Tool Overlocker Oil Accessories Box Knee lifter/Free Hand System (FHS) Cut-offs Bin Right Seam Guide Needle Threader/Inserter Touchscreen Pen Dust cover Power cable Foot control Knife cover insert Coverstitch insert Free Hand System (FHS) Needle set ELx705 CF Spool net (5x) Spool disc (5x) Torx T10 screwdriver Needle set ELx705 CF SUK Needle set ELX705 CF (3 x Nr. 80, 2 x Nr. 90)
Stitches	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) 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 tutorials Creative Sewing Consultant Stitch Optimiser Freearm Sewing space to the right of the needle 5 5∕8" (143 mm) Workspace height 3 3∕8" (86 mm) 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 3/6 mm Combo stitches width 7–11 mm 6-step presser foot pressure DC Motor Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute) 1,350
Weight	29.5 lbs / 13.4 kg

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