Bernina overlocks: features, advantages, disadvantages, model overview
Overlocks are very useful for professional sewing when overcasting garments.
The overlocker by the principle of operation resembles a regular sewing machine, but it has a more complex device, so you should only use models from reliable manufacturers.
The Swiss brand Bernina has a long history and rich experience in the manufacture of sewing household appliances. Each Bernina overlocker is of high quality and advanced features.
Peculiarities
The technique of this brand is different multifunctionality. Bernina models often have various attachments that expand the capabilities of the devices. A high level of automation, which significantly increases the degree of comfort, eliminating the need to manually thread the thread and adjust its tension. There are models that combine overlock and carpetlock, which allows you to make professional cover seams.
Advantages and disadvantages
Although versatility is a serious advantage of Bernin's ovelockers, not all professionals like the combination of many operations in one machine - some prefer to separately purchase an overlocker, a sewing machine, or a carpetlock. In addition, among the minuses of Bernina, you can name the price: this is not the cheapest technique.
Model overview
The brand provides the widest selection of models for every taste.
- Bernina 880 - a comfortable model that is well suited for beginners. Allows you to sew with a 2-thread rolled seam. Users note the ease of setting up the machine, low noise level, and the ability to work with many types of fabric.
Models of this type are now produced under the Bernina 880DL designation.
- Suitable for high-quality and fast work Bernina Bernette B44 Funlock... With an available differential for 2, 3 and 4 strand sewing, this model offers comfort and flexibility. Performs 15 types of operations.
- Overlockers Bernina 870 and Bernina 870D less versatile than the previous one: they perform only 7 different operations. However, they are well suited for the home, as they are simple and convenient, and work without noise.
- We recommend professionals to evaluate the possibilities Bernina B48. Its versatility is truly impressive: it can sew in 2, 3, 4 and 5 strands and can sew 23 different types of stitches. Stitch parameters, thread tension and fabric pressure are adjustable.
- Bernina 800DL suitable for beginners. The model is conveniently adjusted for any task, has a simple threading system. Using the Lay-In-System, you can thread the thread correctly without any extra effort.
- Of the cheaper models, popular Bernina 880D, which at a low price allows you to work with 2 threads, has the function of automatic threading of the lower looper, which greatly simplifies the work.
- Bernina 1150MDA features convenient regulation of thread tension and stitch length. It has an automatic needle threader, the presser foot moves back if necessary. Allows you to simulate a cover stitch.
- Of the new generation overlocks, it is worth mentioning Bernina L450... With a micro thread regulator, 5-step fabric pressure regulator, this model truly brings a new level of sewing comfort and quality. Very easy to customize.
- Bernina L460 has all the qualities of the previous model. In addition, this overlocker delivers a high speed of 1500 stitches per minute while maintaining unrivaled quality. Equipped with an electric pedal, LED light.
- Bernina 610D has an average cost, much cheaper than the previous model. At the same time, this overlock is reliable and convenient, supports 13 types of operations, and can work with any type of thick fabric.
- For the professional with the highest demands, we can recommend Bernina 1300. The model has all the possibilities available to a modern overlocker: a seam with 2-5 threads, a speed of 1500 stitches per minute, display. The overlocker is very easy to set up. True, its price is high.
A video review of the Bernina 1300 overlock, see below.
