Bernina L890 Overlocker/Coverstitch

The Bernina L 890 is a combination overlocker and coverstitch machine that brings professional finishing power to your sewing room. Designed and engineered in Switzerland, the L 890 combines Bernina’s legendary stitch precision with modern digital innovation - giving you total control and confidence of 27 stitches, no matter your skill level or project type.

This all-in-one machine handles overlock, chain, cover, and combo stitches with ease, letting you move seamlessly between sewing knits, wovens, or performance fabrics. Whether you’re constructing activewear, hemming garments, or adding decorative seams, the L 890 delivers perfectly balanced stitches and a flawless finish every time.

At its core is the One-Step Bernina Air Threader, which uses a gentle puff of air to thread both looper automatically, no tweezers, no stress. The colour touch screen gives you intuitive access to settings, step-by-step tutorials, and the innovative Bernina Creative Sewing Consultant and Stitch Optimiser built in. 

The L 890’s automatic stitch length and differential feed adjustments ensure professional results on every fabric, while the memory function lets you save 100 custom stitch settings for future use. With speeds up to 1,350 stitches per minute and ultra-quiet operation, you’ll experience power and Swiss precision without compromise.

The Bernina engineers have created two onscreen user modes, expert and guided, each can be selected depending on the user ability. In guided mode, you will be able to follow the step-by-step approach, and even view videos on most steps. Both selections will automatically set the thread tension, stitch length, differential feed and will inform you of which needles need to be threaded and any other setting if needed.

Additional features include a free arm for tubular projects, adjustable presser foot pressure, swing-out presser foot for easy threading, and ample workspace with bright LED lighting—perfect for detailed work. The needle can be set to stop in the upper or lower position.

27 Stitch Selections

• 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 rolled hem
• 2-thread wrapped overlock (wide /narrow)
• 2-thread overlock (wide/narrow)
• 2-thread blanket stitch (wide/narrow)
• 2-thread flatlock (wide / narrow )
• Cover stitch 4-thread
• Cover stitch 3-thread wide/narrow
• Chain stitch 2-thread
• Chain stitch with 3-thread overlock (wide/narrow)
• Chain stitch with 2-thread overlock (wide/narrow)

Bernina L890 Key Features

• One-step BERNINA Air Threading for loopers
• Full-colour touchscreen with guided tutorials and stitch settings
• Personal Stitch Memory for 100 custom stitches
• Helpful animations and tutorials
• Creative Sewing Consultant
• Stitch Optimizer
• Powerful DC motor can stitch up to 1350 stitches-per-minute
• Sleeve arm
• Sewing space to the right of the needle - 143 mm
• BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) with knee lifter
• Rolled hem lever integrated under stitch plate
• Adjustable cutting width
• Swing-out presser foot with auto swing back
• Colour-coded threading path
• Needle up/down with BERNINA LV1 back-kick foot control
• Micro Thread Control (mtc)
• Adjustable stitch length and width
• Adjustable differential feed ratio

 Accessories

• Standard Presser Foot for overlocking and cover stitch #C11
• Coverstitch Chainstitch Foot #C13
• Slide on Extension Table 
• Needle Pack (ELx705 CF)
• Coverstitch Insert – An platform that protects the deactivated upper looper 
• Torx T10 Screwdriver – For the needle plate screws
• Spool Discs and Nets
• Accessory Box
• Dust Cover
• Coverstitch Lock Tool – Needle thread can be pulled out from under the foot without damaging the fabric
• Knife Cover Insert – Protects fingers & deflects fabric cut-offs during sewing
• Waste/Cut Off Bin – All material waste is collected in the removable waste bin
• Free Hand System – Knee lift raises and lowers the presser foot
• Bernina Oil
• Free Arm Sewing Bed
• Bernina Tweezers
• Threading Wire
• Lint Brush
• Screwdriver
• Canvas Dust Cover with pockets
• Spool Stabiliser
• Right Seam Guide – Guides the fabric ensuring even edging 
• Needle Threader/Inserter – Easy to hold, insert and remove needles
• Magnetic Touch Screen Pen
• UK Power Cable
• LV1 Back-Kick Foot Control