BERNINA L 450

BERNINA L 450

Cut, sew, and finish in one step!

  • High-quality stitches
  • Wave-free seams
  • Fast and smooth at any speed
  • Easy and ergonomic threading
  • Well-lighted, large sewing space

BERNINA L 450 – easy to use

Working with an overlocker means saving time and stitching fast. Sewing projects take shape quickly and with little effort. Innovative features make BERNINA overlockers delightfully easy to use, ensuring professional quality down to the very last stitch. The overlocker is the perfect companion to a sewing machine.

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Micro Thread Control (mtc)

Micro Thread Control (mtc)

  • For consistent high-quality stitches
  • For professional seams
  • Fine-tune the over-edge threads
The patended mtc Micro Thread Control saves you significant time and effort while ensuring consistent high-quality stitches, since you need only set thread tension once – even if you alter the cutting width and fabric thickness!

Ultimate Comfort

Ultimate Comfort

  • Two bright LED lights
  • Tools easily accessible in the looper cover
  • Bin for fabric trimmings or accessory storage
The BERNINA L 450 offers great sewing comfort. The most commonly used accessories are located in the looper cover, neatly arranged and ready to be used. The Cut-offs Bin not only holds the fabric cut-offs, but also serves as foot control storage.

Benefits of the L 450

  • Sews, cuts and finishes seams in one operation for efficiency and with precision
  • Easy and comfortable to handle even for beginners 2-3-4 thread stitch formations provide the mostflexibility in selecting the perfect stitch
  • Professional stitch quality each time
  • Excellent rolled hemming
  • Perfect for stretchy and woven fabrics
  • Ruffles and gathers automatically with differential feed

Precise and Flexible

Precise and Flexible

  • Sew fast and smoothly at any speed
  • Stitch & cut thick fabrics with precision
  • Wave- and pucker-free seams
The L 450 runs smoothly at any sewing speed. It cuts and finishes different thicknesses and types of fabric with ease and high precision. Thanks to the differential feed, you can enjoy wave-free seams in knits and pucker-free seams in fine fabrics.

Easy Threading

Easy Threading

  • With the manual Needle Threader
  • Color-coded threading path
  • Lower looper threader support
The manual Needle Threader allows for easy and ergonomic threading. It is simple to thread the lower looper thanks to the lower looper threader. The color-coded threading path and the handwheel positioning window help you thread quickly. For your convenience, there is a thread cutter on the left cover.

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Features & Functions

  • Overview
  • Stitch Variations
  • Technical Specifications
  • Comfort Features
BERNINA L 450

Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.

Stitches 16

Stitches

A variety of wide and narrow, long and short stitches for all your sewing projects.
Overlock Stitch Width

Overlock Stitch Width

The Overlock Stitch Width is adjustable to suit any fabric type and sewing technique. Wide stitches are suitable to sew and neaten medium to heavy weight fabrics, narrower stitches for medium to light weight and fine fabrics.
Stitch Length Adjustment 0.8–4 mm

Stitch Length Adjustment

With a variable, easily accessible, numbered dial on the exterior of the machine, stitch length can be adjusted, even while sewing.
Micro Thread Control (mtc)

Micro Thread Control (mtc)

With Micro Thread Control, the over-edge thread length can be set directly resulting in the perfect seam with one quick adjustment.
Lower Looper Threader Lever

Lower Looper Threader Lever

The Lower Looper Threader Lever helps in the quick threading of the lower looper.
Color-coded One-path Threading

Color-coded One-path Threading

The thread follows one defined path for each stitch. The threading paths are always the same, and color coded.
Threading Chart

Threading Chart

A Color-coded Threading Chart is located inside the looper or threader cover. The threading path of each thread can be verified.
LED Sewing Light

LED Sewing Light

LED Sewing Light illuminates the sewing and looper area making it easier to thread the needles and loopers. Eye strain is reduced while stitching projects in a brightly lit area.
Accessories in Looper Cover

Accessories in Looper Cover

Most important and frequently used tools are always at hand, ready to be used, no searching or wasting time.
Sewing speed, stitches per minute 1200
5-step presser foot pressure

5-step presser foot pressure

Presser foot pressure is adjustable to accommodate sheer to thick fabrics.

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Note:
Not all models and accessories are available in all countries. We reserve the right to make changes in both features and design.

Stitches 16

Stitches

A variety of wide and narrow, long and short stitches for all your sewing projects.
4-Thread Overlock with Integrated Safety Seam 1
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4-Thread Overlock with Integrated Safety Seam

The 4-Thread Overlock is a sturdy and strong stitch, most often used for durable and elastic seams in knits and stretchy fabrics. It is suitable for apparel, especially for sportswear, and home textiles.
3-Thread Super Stretch Stitch 1
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3-Thread Super Stretch Stitch

The 3-Thread Super Stretch Stitch creates overlock seams for super stretchy and two-way-stretch fabrics used for gymnastic or swimwear. An especially soft stitch, ideal for lingerie and gymnastic wear, is achieved by using a texturized nylon thread in the looper (and needles). Decorative threads are used to neaten and create reversible edges.
3-Thread Overlock Wide (LN) 2
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3-Thread Overlock Wide (LN)

The 3-Thread Overlock is a balanced seam and also ideal for neatening edges, hems and facings, quicksewn edge finishing and effect seams. Wide 3-Thread Overlock is suitable for strong woven fabrics, pile, furry materials or sturdy knits, for garments and decorative projects.
3-Thread Overlock Narrow (RN) 2
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3-Thread Overlock Narrow (RN)

The 3-Thread Overlock is a balanced seam and also ideal for neatening edges, hems and facings, quicksewn edge finishing and effect seams. Narrow 3-Thread Overlock is suitable for fine to medium weight fabric neatening, t-shirts, children's garments, lingerie and fine home textiles.
3-Thread Flatlock Wide (LN) 2
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3-Thread Flatlock Wide (LN)

The 3-Thread Flatlock is a flat, slightly stretchy seam that is sewn on the right side of the fabric and is especially ideal for creative overlock projects in combination with decorative threads. The wrong side of the stitch is known as "ladder stitch" and also used for decorations or base to weave tape or cord into the stitch. A wide 3-Thread Flatlock is used in medium to heavy weight fabrics. Suitable for patchwork, apparel and sportswear and home textiles
3-Thread Flatlock Narrow (RN) 2
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3-Thread Flatlock Narrow (RN)

The 3-Thread Flatlock is a flat, slightly stretchy seam that is sewn on the right side of the fabric and is especially ideal for creative overlock projects in combination with decorative threads. The wrong side of the stitch is known as "ladder stitch" and also used for decorations or as a base to weave tape or cord into the stitch. A narrow 3-Thread Flatlock is used in medium to light weight fabrics. Suitable for patchwork, apparel, sportswear, lingerie and home textiles.
3-Thread Narrow Seam 1
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3-Thread Narrow Seam

The 3-Thread Narrow Seam is used for fine fabrics or see-through materials like silk, cotton or synthetic fabrics. It can be used for pintucks in heirloom projects and as a decorative fine edge finish, e.g. with two different shades of embroidery thread in the loopers. Suitable for inserting lace, light weight apparel, blouses, children's garments, accessories.
3-Thread Rolled Hem 1
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3-Thread Rolled Hem

A rolled hem is an attractive and quickly sewn decorative edge finish, for example with embroidery thread in the loopers. The rolled hem can also be used for pintucks in heirloom projects. Suitable for accessories, ruffles, light weight outerwear, home textiles.

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3-Thread Picotstitch 1
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3-Thread Picotstitch

The 3-Thread Picotstitch is an attractive and quickly sewn edge for light weight woven and knitted fabrics. Suitable for scarfs, bridal wear and ruffles, home textiles and decorative craft projects.
2-Thread Wrapped Overlock Wide (LN) 2
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2-Thread Wrapped Overlock Wide (LN)

The 2-Thread Wrapped Overlock is a reversible stitch, ideal for neatening single layers of fabric, seams, hems and facings or as a decorative element with woven or fleecy fabrics or firm knits. The wide stitch is suitable for medium weight to heavy weight fabrics and threads.
2-Thread Wrapped Overlock Narrow (RN) 2
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2-Thread Wrapped Overlock Narrow (RN)

The 2-Thread Wrapped Overlock is a reversible stitch, ideal for neatening single layers of fabric, seams, hems and facings or as a decorative element with woven or fleecy fabrics or firm knits. The narrow stitch is suitable for medium weight to light weight fabrics and medium weight to finer threads.
2-Thread Flatlock Wide (LN) 2
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2-Thread Flatlock Wide (LN)

The 2-Thread Flatlock is a highly stretchy and flat stitch, often used with decorative threads or texturized nylon thread for lingerie, swimwear and gymnastic wear. The wide stitch is suitable for medium to heavy weight woven and knitted fabrics, patchwork, apparel and craft projects.
2-Thread Flatlock Narrow (RN) 2
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2-Thread Flatlock Narrow (RN)

The 2-Thread Flatlock is a highly stretchy and flat stitch, often used with decorative threads or texturized nylon thread for lingerie, swimwear and gymnastic wear. The narrow stitch is suitable for medium to light weight woven and knitted fabrics, patchwork, apparel and craft projects.
2-Thread Rolled Hem 1
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2-Thread Rolled Hem

With rolled hems, achieve fine edge finishing on hems, ruffles and flounces, ideal for bridal wear, or lingerie. With Differential Feed, stretching, it is often used as lettuce edge finish in knits.
2-Thread Overlock Wide (LN) 2
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2-Thread Overlock Wide (LN)

The 2-Thread Overlock is ideal for neatening fine single layers of fabric and ensures no seam puckering. The wide stitch is suitable also for heavier weight but loosely woven fabric neatening with texturized nylon or universal thread, use for apparel or home textiles.
2-Thread Overlock Narrow (RN) 2
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2-Thread Overlock Narrow (RN)

The 2-Thread Overlock is ideal for neatening fine single layers of fabric and ensures no seam puckering. The narrow stitch is ideal for finest silk and batiste or knitted fabrics to be neatened with fine texturized nylon or fine threads, for apparel or home textiles.
Overlock Stitch Width

Overlock Stitch Width

The Overlock Stitch Width is adjustable to suit any fabric type and sewing technique. Wide stitches are suitable to sew and neaten medium to heavy weight fabrics, narrower stitches for medium to light weight and fine fabrics.
Motor AC

Motor

The DC Motor with BERNINA Foot Control enables slow and steady sewing, even Stitch-by-Stitch sewing or half stitch sewing (needle up/down). The AC motor is the industry standard and allows continously variable sewing speed with the Foot Control.
Sewing speed, stitches per minute 1200

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5-step presser foot pressure

5-step presser foot pressure

Presser foot pressure is adjustable to accommodate sheer to thick fabrics.
Upper knife drive from below

Upper knife drive from below

Designed with the knife drive under the stitch plate, the sewing area around the needles and looper area is open for easier threading while providing accurately cut fabric edges.
Stitch Selection with Stitch Chart

Stitch Selection with Stitch Chart

Select a stitch from the stitch chart, set the machine accordingly before threading accordingly.
Total Stitch Control

Total Stitch Control

Individually adjustable settings such as Thread Tension for each Needle and Looper, Stitch Length, Differential Feed, Cutting Width, Micro Thread Control, Presser Foot Pressure, and Rolled Hem settings allow for perfecting stitches when using a wide variety of fabrics and thread combinations.
Thread Tension Adjustment

Thread Tension Adjustment

Infinitely variable and easily adjustable, the Thread Tension Dials ensure quick and accurate set-up for all projects.
Stitch Length Adjustment 0.8–4 mm

Stitch Length Adjustment

With a variable, easily accessible, numbered dial on the exterior of the machine, stitch length can be adjusted, even while sewing.
Stitch Length Fine Adjustment for Rolled Hem

Stitch Length Fine Adjustment for Rolled Hem

The Stitch Length Adjustment between 0.8 and 1.5 is very fine, so that rolled hems can be fine-tuned in delicate fabrics for the perfect match of fabric and thread.
Differential Feed Adjustment

Differential Feed Adjustment

Differential Feed ensures wave-free seams in knits and prevents puckering in fine fabrics, while allowing deliberate gathering as an option. With an easily accessible dial outside right, adjustments to the fabric feed can be made even while sewing
Cutting Width

Cutting Width

The Cutting Width Dial on the front of the machine can be adjusted to accurately set up seam width, and is adjustable even while sewing
Micro Thread Control (mtc)

Micro Thread Control (mtc)

With Micro Thread Control, the over-edge thread length can be set directly resulting in the perfect seam with one quick adjustment.
Rolled Hem Selection Lever

Rolled Hem Selection Lever

The Rolled Hem Selection Lever is built in next to the Stitch Plate and eases switching to a Rolled Hem stitch and back to overlock by simply moving the Rolled Hem Selection Lever.
Stitch Finger Adjustable

Stitch Finger Adjustable

The Stitch Finger supports the looper threads to build the stitch. It moves with the cutting width adjustment to hold more or less thread and can be fine-tuned using Micro Thread Control.
Lower Looper Threader Lever

Lower Looper Threader Lever

The Lower Looper Threader Lever helps in the quick threading of the lower looper.
Handwheel Position Indicator

Handwheel Position Indicator

The ideal threading position for the needles and the loopers is indicated with a marking located under the Looper Cover.
Color-coded One-path Threading

Color-coded One-path Threading

The thread follows one defined path for each stitch. The threading paths are always the same, and color coded.
Threading Chart

Threading Chart

A Color-coded Threading Chart is located inside the looper or threader cover. The threading path of each thread can be verified.

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Stitch Diagram

Stitch Diagram

The Stitch Diagram is ideally printed next to the Thread Tension Dial and eases verifying thread tension and threading path.
Needle Checking Window

Needle Checking Window

This window on the Needle Bar provides for clear viewing of proper installation of needles.
Thread Tension Release

Thread Tension Release

As soon as the Presser Foot is lifted, the thread tension discs release automatically and allow easy, tension-free threading.
Space to the Right of the Needle 2"

Space to the Right of the Needle

More space to the right of the needles offers comfort and more flexibility when stitching large and small projects. Ideal for handling from the right when the left hand is holding fabric and notions in place.
LED Sewing Light

LED Sewing Light

LED Sewing Light illuminates the sewing and looper area making it easier to thread the needles and loopers. Eye strain is reduced while stitching projects in a brightly lit area.
Electronic Foot Control/Power Cord

Electronic Foot Control/Power Cord

The Electronic Foot Control provides consistent needle penetration at any speed from slow to full, success is achieved with both intricate and quick paced projects.
2-step Presser Foot Lifter

2-step Presser Foot Lifter

The 2-Step Presser Foot Lifter provides additional clearance under the foot when placing multiple layers or bulky fabrics.
Thread Cutter

Thread Cutter

The Thread Cutter with clamp function is conveniently positioned on the outside of the machine. It cuts thread chains and loose threads neatly. It holds the thread chain out of the way ready to start the next seam.
Upper Looper Converter

Upper Looper Converter

Attach the included Upper Looper Converter, stored conveniently in the Looper Cover Door, to convert to stitches without upper looper thread.
Accessories in Looper Cover

Accessories in Looper Cover

Most important and frequently used tools are always at hand, ready to be used, no searching or wasting time.
Needle Pad

Needle Pad

Needles that are not in use can be stored in the Needle Pad under the Threader Cover, always within easy reach.
Knife On/Off

Knife On/Off

The Upper Knife is quickly released with the turn of a knob inside the machine, lowering the knife when opting not to trim fabric, or engaged when needed for trimming.
Carry Handle

Carry Handle

The Carry Handle allows easy transport or movement of the machine.
Knife Cover Insert

Knife Cover Insert

The Knife Cover Insert is used with all overlock stitches with upper and lower looper, allowing to cut, sew and neaten. It guides the fabric trimmings smoothly into the Cut-offs Bin, while protecting your fingers in the knife area.

Tutorials

  • BERNINA L 450: Videoanleitung 1/8

    BERNINA overlocker/serger: cut, sew and finish in one step

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 2/8

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 450: first steps, stitching preparation

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 3/8

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / 450: threading and sewing, 4-thread overlock

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 4/8

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: threading and sewing, 3-thread overlock

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 5/8

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: threading and sewing, 2-thread overlock

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 6/8

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: overlocking elasticated materials perfectly

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 7/8

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: tips and tricks, fine-tuning

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 8/8

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: care and maintenance

  • BERNINA L 450: Videoanleitung 1/8

    BERNINA L 450: Videoanleitung 1/8

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 2/8

    BERNINA L 450: video instructions 2/8

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 3/8

    BERNINA L 450: video instructions 3/8

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 4/8

    BERNINA L 450: video instructions 4/8

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 5/8

    BERNINA L 450: video instructions 5/8

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 6/8

    BERNINA L 450: video instructions 6/8

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 7/8

    BERNINA L 450: video instructions 7/8

  • BERNINA L 450: video instructions 8/8

    BERNINA L 450: video instructions 8/8

Support for your BERNINA L 450

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.

Download manual Support page BERNINA L 450

Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

Over 2,000 BERNINA Stores worldwide offer valuable services to all our customers. Your local BERNINA Store is there to proudly help you, with advice on machines and accessories that best suit your needs, selection of BERNINA Embroidery Software and also in servicing your BERNINA.