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Bernina L 850 Overlock Machine

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BERNINA L 850 – A true masterpiece among sergers

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The Ultimate Overlocker

Our Swiss engineers have created a masterpiece that lets you thread faster and more conveniently—press the foot control and you're off!

One-Step BERNINA Air Threader Up to 1,500 SPM Total Stitch Control + mtc One-Path, Color-Coded Threading Convenient Freearm Grand Sewing Space (5 5/8") Integrated Needle Threader Quiet & Precise

BERNINA — Swiss Engineering & Perfection since 1893

Precisely manufactured down to the last detail. Quality build, wide accessory ecosystem, and long-term parts availability.

  • Robust, long-lasting construction
  • Wide range of accessories
  • 20-year warranty on mechanical parts (details)
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The One-step BERNINA Air Threader on the L 850

The One-Step BERNINA Air Threader

  • Simple threading with air
  • Ready to sew in moments
  • Threading that’s actually fun

Looper threads move through the machine via one press of the foot control. Both hands stay free, and the loopers auto-position—no handwheel hunting.

Sew in comfort with Free Hand System on the L 850

Sew in Comfort

  • Raise/lower the presser foot easily
  • Both hands free to guide fabric
  • Presser foot swings out for needle access

The BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) lets you raise and lower the presser foot with your knee—keeping control where it matters.

Total Stitch Control on the L 850

Total Stitch Control for Perfect Seams

  • Individually adjustable settings
  • Ideal for varied fabrics & threads
  • Fully adjustable differential feed

Change settings while sewing—thread tension, cutting width, stitch length, and Micro Thread Control (mtc) for dialed-in edges.

Extremely fast, precise & quiet L 850 serger

Extremely Fast, Precise & Quiet

  • Sew up to 1,500 stitches per minute
  • Strong, consistent precision at any speed
  • Low-noise performance

Stitch quickly or stitch-by-stitch for flawless curves and corners.

L 850 quick one-path color-coded threading

Quick Threading

  • One-path, color-coded threading
  • Automatic needle stop up
  • Integrated needle threader
Grand sewing space and freearm on the L 850

Grand Sewing Space

  • 5 5/8" to the right of the needle
  • Easy on/off extension table included
  • Convenient freearm
Threading One-Step BERNINA Air Threader for loopers; one-path, color-coded guides; integrated needle threader
Total Stitch Control Adjust tension, stitch length, differential feed & cutting width while sewing; mtc for edge perfection
Speed & Handling Up to 1,500 spm; quiet & precise; stitch-by-stitch control for curves/corners
Comfort BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS); presser foot swings out for easy needle access
Workspace 5 5/8" to the right of the needle; easy on/off extension table; freearm for tubular items