Bernina L 890
Bernina L 890
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BERNINA
L 890 Overlock & Coverstitch Combo
Experience the pinnacle of overlocking, coverstitching, and combo stitching with the BERNINA L 890. Engineered and designed 100% in Switzerland, the L 890 brings ultimate versatility to your studio.
Featuring the breakthrough One-step BERNINA Air Threader, a centrally located 4.3" Color Touch Screen with Guided and Expert modes, Total Stitch Control with 100 personal memory slots, a generous 5-5/8" workspace to the right of the needle with freearm and slide-on extension table, and quiet precision stitching up to 1,350 stitches per minute, this machine delivers flawless, professional seams on any fabric.
Looper threader — thread the loopers with a tap of the foot control.
2, 3, 4, and 5-thread overlock, coverstitch, and combo stitches.
Maximum stitch speed from a quiet, precise DC motor.
Touch screen interface with Guided and Expert modes.
Effortless Setup
One-Step BERNINA Air Threader & Color-Coded Threading
Thread the loopers with a single tap of the foot control — the L 890 automatically positions the loopers correctly. Color-coded one-path threading makes switching between Overlock, Coverstitch, and Combo modes fast and simple.
Intuitive Assistance & Memory
4.3" Color Touch Screen & Total Stitch Control
Choose Guided Mode for step-by-step setup or Expert Mode for direct control. Store up to 100 custom stitches in Personal Memory and adjust Micro Thread Control, tension, and differential feed on the fly.
Comfort & Hands-Free Control
Grand Sewing Space, Freearm & BERNINA Free Hand System
Enjoy 5-5/8" to the right of the needle and 3-3/8" of height clearance. Slide tubular cuffs over the freearm, attach the slide-on extension table for larger pieces, and raise the presser foot hands-free with the FHS knee lifter.
Flawless Seams at Any Speed
2/3/4/5-Thread Versatility & 1,350 SPM DC Motor
Sew durable 4/5-thread combo seams, 3/4-thread coverstitches, 2/3/4-thread overlocks, and delicate rolled hems. Stitch smoothly at up to 1,350 stitches per minute, or go stitch by stitch for intricate curves.
Key Features
- Air Threader: One-step BERNINA Air Threader threads the loopers with a tap of the foot control.
- Stitch Library: 27 built-in stitches using 2, 3, 4, or 5 threads across Overlock, Coverstitch, Chainstitch, and Combo stitches.
- Touch Screen: 4.3" color touch screen with Expert Mode, Guided Mode, Creative Sewing Consultant, and step-by-step animations.
- Total Stitch Control: Real-time adjustment of stitch length, differential feed, thread tension, and Micro Thread Control (mtc), with 100 personal memory slots.
- Workspace: 5-5/8" (143 mm) to the right of the needle, 3-3/8" (86 mm) height clearance, freearm, and slide-on extension table.
- Free Hand System: FHS knee lifter for hands-free foot lifting, plus a swing-out presser foot for easy needle access.
- DC Motor: Stitches up to 1,350 SPM with programmable needle stop (Up/Down) and heel-tap control.
Included Accessories
- Slide-on Extension Table
- Freearm Cover
- Coverstitch Cover
- Cut-offs Bin
- BERNINA Foot Control
- CS Seam Guide
- Tweezers
- Needle Threader/Inserter
- ELX705 Needles
- Touchpen
- Accessory Box
- Dust Cover
Included Presser Feet
- Overlock/Combo Foot #C11
- Coverstitch/Chainstitch Foot #C13
Details
Product Details
| Workspace & Bed Clearance | 5-5/8" (143 mm) Right of Needle / 3-3/8" (86 mm) Workspace Height / Built-in Freearm / Slide-on Extension Table |
| Maximum Stitch Speed | 1,350 Stitches Per Minute (SPM) / DC Motor |
| Display Screen & Controls | 4.3" Color Touch Screen / Guided Mode & Expert Mode / Creative Sewing Consultant / On-Screen Animations |
| Number of Threads | 2, 3, 4, or 5 Threads |
| Stitch Library & Memory | 27 Built-In Stitches (Overlock, Coverstitch, Chainstitch, 4/5-Thread Combo) / 100 Personal Memory Slots |
| Looper Threading System | One-step BERNINA Air Threader / Color-Coded One-Path Threading |
| Tension Control | Micro Thread Control (mtc) / Thread Tension Adjustable While Sewing |
| Differential Feed | Adjustable While Sewing |
| Stitch Widths | Overlock 3–9 mm / Coverstitch 3 or 6 mm / Combo 7–11 mm |
| Presser Foot & Needle Systems | Swing-out Presser Foot w/ Auto Swing-Back / 6-Step Foot Pressure / Heel-Tap Needle Up/Down / FHS Knee Lifter |
| Needle System | ELX705 |
| Lighting | Dual LED Workspace Lighting |
| Weight | 29.5 lbs (13.4 kg) |
| Origin | Engineered and designed in Switzerland |
BERNINA Warranty Coverage
Bernina is the gold standard in home sewing machines. Their warranty coverage is built to match a machine designed to last generations.
- Mechanical Parts — 20-year limited warranty
- Printed Circuit Boards — 5-year warranty
- Electrical Parts — 2-year warranty
Bernina’s warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Mechanical parts are covered for 20 years, circuit boards for 5 years, and electrical parts for 2 years. Important: warranty coverage is limited to the cost of the affected part only — labor charges are not included. All shipping costs to and from the dealer or designated service point are the purchaser’s responsibility. The warranty must be registered via the Bernina Customer Portal within 30 days of purchase, or countersigned by an authorized Bernina dealer within 90 days — otherwise coverage is void. Original proof of purchase required for all service.
Your Bernina warranty is valid at any authorized Bernina dealer — return your machine to an authorized location for all repairs and replacements.
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- Real Support When You Need It — call us first. Our techs and education specialists solve a lot over video, find you a local repair shop, or walk you through shipping it back. Just keep your box.
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What Education Is Included
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- ✂️ Sew What's Possible Challenge — start sewing real projects fast.
- 📚 Beyond The Basics — level up your technique.
- 🧵 Machine Maintenance Course — keep your machine running right.
- 🏆 From Box to Confidence — sewing the same day it arrives.
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