Bernina L 890 QE Overlock and Coverstitch Machine

Quilters’ first choice: L 890 QE

Fast and precise seams can be achieved with ease when using the BERNINA L 890 QE. Create perfect 1/4“ seams using an overlock or chainstitch, or take your creativity off the edge and explore texture, taking your quilting projects to another level.

So many great reasons to own the Bernina L 890 QE:

• Speed and accuracy are essential to a quilter, stitching speeds up to 1,350 stitches per minute.
• Seam guide included for perfect 1/4” seams.
• Surface texture is the hallmark of any art quilt. Use chain- and coverstitches to add your personal touch.
• Perfect feeding of multiple fabric layers thanks to the built-in differential feed. With a simple touch of the screen, seams lay completely flat.
• Total Stitch Control and Micro Thread Control assure your stitch suits your personal requirement.
• Chainstitch seams together when open seams are required on your blocks, or create half square triangles without using a rotary cutter, to save precious time.
• Save specialty or basic stitches set to your liking into Personal Memory. Never hunt for an instruction book again thanks to the built-in tutorials, set-up assistance and Creative Consultant.
• Set the needle stop up or down or tap the foot control to set the needle up or down with Back-kick.
• The presser foot lifts 6 mm with additional front foot lift, accommodating the placement of thick or bulky seams of bindings or bags precisely in front of the knife under the presser foot.
• Easily change between stitches using the set-up assistant “wizard” in Guided Mode or access it in Expert Mode, it is your GPS to discover endless possibilities for quilting.

THE BEST OF SWISS ENGINEERING:

THE ONE-STEP BERNINA AIR THREADER

The One-step BERNINA Air Threader makes threading the looper threads unbelievably easy. The threads are magically moved through the machine via one simple step
on the foot control. Remarkably quick and easy! The L 890  QE 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!

QUICK THREADING

Color-coded One-path Threading enables you to switch from an overlock stitch to a coverstitch using the same thread paths each time.

INTUITIVE OPERATION VIA TOUCH SCREEN

The L 890 QE is easily operated using the centrally located Color Touch Screen. Stitch selection, individual stitch settings, stitch properties or memory—the touch screen has
all of the information available at your fingertips anytime you need it and allows you to make changes while sewing. A Creative Consultant, Stitch Optimizer and helpful animations for all functions are available to you. Operation can be performed in two modes: Advanced users can apply all desired settings directly, quickly and individually in Expert Mode, while in Guided Mode beginners will directly receive step-by-step instructions for stitch selection, machine settings and stitch optimization. Both modes automatically set the thread tension, stitch length and the differential feed along with the stitch selection.

TOTAL STITCH CONTROL

All settings can be changed individually and 100 stitches can be saved in your Personal Memory. Stitch length, differential feed and thread tension can also be adjusted while sewing. The needle stop can be permanently set up or down, depending on the application. With the Micro Thread Control (mtc), the amount of the overedge thread can be precisely adjusted with a simple turn of the mtc knob. The result? Create endless variations of decorative stitches thanks to Total Stitch Control.

THE BERNINA ADVANTAGE

If you’re a proud quilter and owner of a BERNINA quilting machine, then you’ll be thrilled with the L 890 QUILTERS EDITION Overlock/Coverstitch Combo machine. It’s not only packed with many functions and BERNINA benefits you already know and love—it’s also equipped with special accessories for easy quilting and shines from outside with
a special quilting pattern design. Try it all out with Amanda Murphy’s quilt, designed to show you the special effects!

Extra presser feet for extra creativity

• Create decorative seams and hems
• Shirring/gathering of light soft fabrics
• Decorative sewing on fabric edges and in fabric

The included Coverstitch/Compensating Foot #C12, Shirring Foot #C24, and Clear Overlock/Combostitch Foot #C27 elevate the joy of quilting with their versatile features, enabling precise and decorative stitching on a variety of fabrics, from quilting layers to delicate materials.

An even bigger toolkit for endless possibilities

• Unwind your threads optimally
• Help when sewing over seams
• Guide your fabric perfectly

Unleash your creativity with a treasure trove of even more included accessories such as the Decorative Spool Pin, the Height Compensating Tools and Right/Left Seam Guides in Shaft.

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 Quilters Edition 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 Quilters Edition 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.

Grand sewing space

• 5 5/8" 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 Quilters Edition 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 Quilters Edition 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 QE 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.