The Bernina L-890 is a combined overlocker and cover stitch machine that is perfectly suited for working with all types of fabrics, including knits and woven fabrics. The L-890 has a useful and time saving air threading feature to make threading quick and easy, simply place the thread into the terminals and click the pedal to air thread the loopers! Featuring many comfort features to help you navigate the machine such as, helpful animations and tutorials, creative consultant, colour touch screen, expert mode or guided mode and much more!
Features
Designed & Engineered in Switzerland – Manufactured by Bernina
1-Step Bernina Air Threader – For looper threading
Colour Touch Screen 4.3″ – Stitch selection on screen
Expert Mode or Guided Mode – Helps you navigate the machine based on your ability
Personal Memory Function – Can hold up to 100 individual stitches
Helpful Animations & Tutorials – Assistance along the way
Creative Consultant – Provides information and help for sewing techniques e.g shows you the correct needles, presser foot, etc for a certain material type
Free Arm – Ideal for cuffs, sleeves etc.
2 Thread Integrated Upper Looper Converter – Clips onto the upper looper to convert the machine into a 2 thread
Easy to Disengage Knife/Blade from the Outside
Rolled Hem Lever – Integrated under stitch plate
Adjustable Cutting Width While Sewing
Adjustable Thread Tension While Sewing
Adjustable Stitch Length While Sewing
Adjustable Differential Feed While Sewing – Differential feed controls both front and rear feed dogs and can assist in removing rippling in stretchy fabrics
2 Step Presser Foot Lift – More available space under presser foot for layers
Swing Out Presser Foot with Automatic Swing Back
Colour Coded Threading
Top and Bottom Coverstitching
Needle Stop Up/Down Position – Set the needle to stop in the up or down position
Micro Thread Control – Controls the amount of looper threads appearing around the fabric edge
Safety Switch – Machine will not operate if the looper cover is open or raised presser foot as a safety feature
2 LEDs – Illuminates the sewing area
Thread Cutter
Speed Control – Set the speed via the touch screen
Accessories are Stored in the Looper Cover – Easy access storage for all your accessories
Technical Specifications
3-9mm Overlocker Seam Width
3-6mm Coverstitch Width
7-11mm Combo Stitch Width
6 Step Presser Foot Pressure
DC Motor
1350 Stitches per Minute
13.4 Kg Machine Weight
Stitch Variations
27 Stitches Total
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 Rolled Hem (1)
2 Thread Wrapped Overlock Wide/Narrow (2)
2 Thread 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 Chain Stitch (1)
3 Thread Overlock Chain Stitch Wide/Narrow (2)
2 Thread Overlock Chain Stitch Wide/Narrow (2)
Included Accessories
Standard Presser Foot Overlock & Coverstitch #C11
Coverstitch/Chainstitch Foot #C13
Slide on Extension Table – Fits the L-850 & L-890)
Needle Set x 2 (Knitwear & All purpose)
Coverstitch Insert – Protects looper area with deactivated upper looper
Torx T10 Screwdriver – For the needle plate screws
Spool Discs x 5
Spool Nets x 5
Accessory Box
Dust Cover
CS Lock Tool – Needle thread can be pulled out from under the foot without damaging the fabric
