We use cookies to improve your experience. By your continued use of this site you accept such use. Read more
Logos, emblems, script lettering, motifs. This multi-needle embroidery machine embroiders everything you could ever want. Its 16 needles make easy work of any project you throw at it!
BERNINA sewing and embroidery machines or sergers are tailored to your needs. Here, we provide you with an overview of the extensive BERNINA machine range.
Affordable. Sophisticated.
The BERNINA Q 24 & Q 20 Longarm Quilting Machines are available on frame in three sizes. You can choose which model and which frame you prefer. Enjoy big quilting art work.
With the BERNINA Q 16 and Q 20 Sit-Down model free-motion quilting is child's play. The generous long arm depth and height provide ample space for managing your larger quilts. Enjoy big quilting art work even with smaller space.
Teaming up with the innovative BERNINA Q Series machines, Q-matic fulfills your automated quilting needs in just a few simple steps.
BERNINA longarm quilting accessories give you the best quilting experience with your BERNINA longarm quilting machine. Enjoy quilting on the highest level.
Learn to master your BERNINA sewing, quilting and embroidery machine, Overlocker, Q Series, Q-matic, and bernette with helpful workbooks.
Find out when a BERNINA specialist will be in your area.
The Training & Education Team at BERNINA presents a series of diverse posts with the best tips and tricks to help you sewing successfully.
The L 890 is perfectly suited for working with all types of fabrics, including knits as well as wovens. You’ll enjoy the ultimate serger experience when you combine the many preprogrammed stitches with the beauty of decorative threads. An innovation 100% designed and engineered in Switzerland and manufactured by BERNINA.
Jen Beeman loves designing fashions in fine jersey fabrics. Her machine of choice for trouble-free, smooth-looking stitches on woven and knit fabrics is the L 890. The perfect stitch quality gives her garments the professional look she expects. She especially loves the convenient One-step BERNINA Air Threader, for fast, easy threading of the looper threads. As a combo machine, the L 890 offers the right stitch for every idea. The touch screen allows Jen to keep an eye on everything, while focusing on her creativity.
Get a better feel for this incredible machine. Simply click the button below and you will see every stunning angle of the BERNINA L 890.
Sign up now for a test drive and convince yourself of what makes the BERNINA L 890 so special. Your local dealer will be happy to assist you and to answer all your questions.
Note:Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.
Product brochure - All information at a glance
Unleash your creativity with the included accessories and be prepared for any creative challenge with a huge variety of optional accessories
Here you will find an overview of the standard accessories for the BERNINA L 890.
For general sewing projects with overlock and coverstitches. The markings on the presser foot are practical guiding aids.
The Cover-/Chainstitch foot facilitates fabric feed while chain stitching. Perfect for seams along even surfaces or sewing in flat fabric.
The slide-on table for the L 850/890 is used to enlarge the sewing area to the left of the sewing area. It enables easier guidance of large fabrics and a better view of the sewing project.
The freearm cover is used to cover the opening of the freearm to get a consistent working surface in the sewing area. At the same time, the stitch plate remains easily accessible.
BERNINA tweezers allow you to thread your overlocker with ease and remove any remaining pieces of thread from the machine.
If the air threader is out of work or a looper pipe blocked, the wire can be used for manually threading of loopers, when necessary.
This tool helps to remove dust and lint from the looper and stitch-plate area of your L 850 and L 890.
The screwdriver makes changing needles simple.
The spool stabilizer prevents spools and cones of various sizes from vibrating at any sewing speed.
With the CS Lock Tool, the needle threads can be pulled out from under the foot more easily and without damaging the fabric.
Regular care ensures the flawless operation of the overlocker. Lubricating with this convenient oiler is an important part of it.
The large accessory box and the corresponding extension box provide storage space for L 850/ L 890 presser feet and accessories.
The cut-offs bin keeps the sewing table tidy. Simply click it on to the looper cover and dispose of fabric cut-offs immediately after cutting.
The right seam guide helps to guide the fabric and ensures that it is cut evenly.
The needle threader/inserter makes it easy to hold, insert or remove as well as thread overlocker needles.
The Touchscreen pen – ideal for working on the touch screen on the BERNINA L 890. Operate the touch screen by gently tapping it.
The Elasticator foot guides and stretches the elastic (max. 20 mm width) as it is being sewn on. Ideal for lingerie, swimwear, sportswear and home textiles.
The Blindstitch foot for the L 890 can also be used for flatlocking folded edges and for heirloom techniques.
With the Beading and sequin foot strings of beads and sequins up to a maximum diameter of 6 mm can be sewn on easily and quickly on the L 890.
The piping foot #C16S is best to create and sew in piping on the L 890. It is used for light fabrics.
The piping foot # C16L is best to create and sew in piping on the L 890. It is used for mediumweight to heavy fabrics.
On the L 890, thin cords, wire, fishline, pearl or fine yarn can be sewn with the cord sewing foot # C17, for example into a rolled hem.
The Gathering foot #C18 for the L 890 is suitable for sewing ruffles, whereby the gathered fabric can be sewn to a smooth piece of fabric at the same time.
This horizontal spool pin for the L 850/890 holds parallel-wound flanged spools and conventional household spools of decorative and metallic thread.
The threading kit for overlocker simplifies threading along the instruction manual and helps to adjust the optimal seam.
The practical trolley is very sturdy and perfectly suited when you are en route.
This guide is ideal for sewing wide seams and hems with decorative threads on the L 850/890.
How to get started. How to attach or detach kneelifter, slide-on table, cut-offs bin or presser foot. What are the functions of foot control and knee lifter. How can the presser foot swing out or be detached and attached. How the machine starts when switched on.
Getting Started, First Steps
How to select an overlock stitch and thread accordingly. How to follow the Guided Mode step by step. Which automatic settings does the machine. Which settings are done manually. How to thread. How to perform a sewing test.
How to select a combostitch and thread accordingly. How to thread the chainstitch needle. How to follow the Guided Mode step by step. Which automatic settings does the machine. Which settings are done manually. How to thread. How to perform a sewing test.
How to select a coverstitch and thread accordingly. How to read the instructions and settings in Expert Mode. Which automatic settings does the machine. Which settings are done manually. How to thread. How to perform a sewing test.
How to thread the chain looper, color-coded threading path, One-step BERNINA Air Threader.
Threading an Overlock Stitch in Guided Mode
Threading a Combo Stitch in Guided Mode
Threading a Coverstitch in Expert Mode
How to Thread the Chain Looper
How to thread the coverstitch needles, color-coded threading paths, manual needle threader
How to thread the chainstitch needle. How to read the instructions and settings in Expert Mode.
Needle Threading for Coverstitch
Needle Threading for Chainstitch
How to save a personal or optimized stitch in the Personal Memory. How to rename a personal stitch or select it for sewing. How to delete one or more personal stitches. How to clear the Personal Memory. Which settings are automatically saved. Which settings can be noted and stored in the Personal Memory. How big is the capacity of the Personal Memory.
How to optimize a coverstitch, step-by-step instructions in the graphical user interface. In Expert Mode or in Guided Mode is the procedure of the stitch optimizer the same. Which settings are recommended. How to make the sewing test.
How to choose a stitch with the Creative Consultant. Which stitches are recommended by the Creative Consultant based on the fabric and application selected. What information is in the Creative Consultant. What fabrics are in the Creative Consultant. Which applications are in the Creative Consultant.
Symbols for stitch selection and settings. Change user mode. Where to find animations for machine settings. How to change stitch displays. How to adjust electronical default settings such as thread tension, stitch length and differential feed. Selecting tutorial contents, sewing consultant and eco mode. How to retrieve or personalize machine settings.
Save Stitches in Personal Memory
Optimizing Stitches
Selecting Stitches with the Creative Consultant
Stitch Selection, User Mode, Machine Settings
How to secure a coverstitch, sewing in a circle. Guide marks on the presser foot and coverstitch cover. How to optimize sewing start at the edge. How to use a height compensation.
Coverstitch Sewing, Sewing in a Circle
Setup program for system settings of the machine which are not related to a stitch setting. These settings are retained even after a restart of the machine. Change maximum and minimum sewing speed. Adjust screen brightness, turn sewing light off/on. Retrieve sound and firmware settings. Personalize some machine settings and monitoring functions. Retrieve information on number of stitches sewn.
Setup Program for Personal Settings
To ensure that you enjoy your BERNINA for as long as possible, we recommend that you read the detailed operating instructions. Further support information and firmware updates can be found on the support page.
Discover the practical, versatile and speedy projects that will make you love the L 890 even more! How about a comfortable jersey dress that can be combined with a woven or knit shirt? TO THE SHIRT PROJECT TO THE DRESS PROJECT