BERNINA L 220

Cover- and chainstitch for a professional look

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Picture: BERNINA L 220

BERNINA L 220

Cover- and chainstitch for a professional look

  • Automatic looper threader
  • Flat joining seam with coverstitch
  • Simple hem with coverstitch
  • Adjustable differential feed while sewing
  • Elastic application
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BERNINA L 220 – The Ideal Addition

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Professional-looking finish in a single step


Working with an overlocker/serger sewing speed of up to 1,300 stitches/minute means saving time. Sewing projects take shape quickly and with little effort. Innovative features make BERNINA overlockers/sergers delightfully easy to use, ensuring professional quality down to the last stitch. The overlocker/serger is a perfect companion to the sewing machine as a specialist in coverstitch and chainstitch.

Automatic looper threader

Automatic looper threader

With the BERNINA L 220’s fuss-free automatic chain looper threader, you’ll stay cool during the threading process while getting to know one of the nicest sides of the L 220 – its amazing user-friendliness. The L 220 virtually threads itself, with just a little help from you. Flip open the lid, press down the threader, thread the looper, release the threader, and that’s it – threading has never been so easy! Yet another way in which sewing with the BERNINA L 220 is a pleasure right from the start.

Flat joining seam with coverstitch

Flat joining seam with coverstitch

With some clothes, nothing should rub against your skin. The coverstitch provides perfectly flat joining seams for superior wearing comfort. The 3-thread narrow coverstitch is the perfect flat hem for all stretch fabrics; it also can be used as a decorative topstitch seam for T-shirts, sportswear, knit and jersey garments, lingerie and sweatshirts.

Simple hem with coverstitch

Simple hem with coverstitch

Measuring 5 mm or 2.5 mm, this coverstitch has the precise width most often used in ready-to-wear clothing, so garments will look professional.

Elastic Application

Elastic Application

Create a professional-looking elasticized edge for sportswear and children’s clothing. Stitch elastic to the raw edge of the fabric, turn and topstitch. The resulting edge is stretchy, durable and retains its shape.

Adjustable differential feed while sewing

Adjustable differential feed while sewing

What do you do when fabric waves or puckers while it’s being sewn? This often happens with knits or fine fabrics, and it’s annoying when you want everything to look picture-perfect. With the BERNINA L 220, you can simply “tune out” effects like this, thanks to the infinitely variable differential feed. You can even do this while you’re sewing — simply “tune” the BERNINA
L 220’s differential feed dial on the outer right hand side of the machine as necessary. This way the fabric only gathers when you want it to, since – conveniently – the same control used to prevent puckering is also used to achieve a controlled gathering effect.

Tutorials

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  • BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: first steps, stitching preparation

    The BERNINA L 220 is a compact specialist machine for cover and chain stitches using two or three needles. Our first video tutorial clearly demonstrates how to set up your BERNINA L 220 ready for use from the box: a few quick steps assemble the thread guiding device, bobbin holder and foot switch, and allow you to turn your overlocker/serger machine on to start your sewing project. Even the basic settings can be easily and conveniently set in seconds. This allows you to experience the ease of use and simple operation of the BERNINA L 220 right from the get go -- simply BERNINA.

  • BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: threading and sewing a cover stitch

    The BERNINA L 220 overlocker/serger impresses right from the threading stage thanks to its simple operation and clever design. Clear colour markings allow you to see at a glance how the threads should be positioned -- without having to look up complicated pages in the manual.

  • BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: sewing the perfect chain stitch

    This video tutorial shows you how to set up and adjust the settings on your BERNINA L 220 overlocker/serger in order to create precise and resilient chain stitch seams.

  • BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: tips and tricks, fine-tuning

    At the end of our BERNINA L 220 overlocker/serger tutorial, we have a wealth of tips and tricks to allow you to achieve even more accurate and precise sewing results. The overlocker L 220 offers a wealth of fine-tuning options

  • BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: first steps, stitching preparation

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: first steps, stitching preparation

  • BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: threading and sewing a cover stitch

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: threading and sewing a cover stitch

  • BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: sewing the perfect chain stitch

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: sewing the perfect chain stitch

  • BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: tips and tricks, fine-tuning

    BERNINA overlocker/serger L 220: tips and tricks, fine-tuning

Support for your BERNINA L 220

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 220

Personal advice at your Local BERNINA Store

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