Bernette Funlock B44 Overlocker Review

Are you wanting to try your hand at using an overlocker for the first time?

If so, the Bernette Funlock B44 Overlocker Machine might be a great choice as your first overlocker machine!

This machine is built with beginners in mind. It’s inexpensive, making it a relatively cheap investment for anyone who either might not be sure if they’re going to like using an overlocker or those who are on a very tight budget. But even though it’s on the lower end of the price spectrum, you’re sure to get professional results from this overlocker.

It’s also built to be sturdy, so that if you’re not used to sewing with an overlocker, you can be sure that you’re not going to mess the actual machine up if you do something wrong. That allows you to experiment with the machine in order to learn how to use it properly.

You’ll have the options to stitch with 2, 3, and 4 thread, giving you 15 different stitch variations. That’s including a rolled hem! Rolled hems are essential for decorative edges or for very delicate fabrics. Fabrics like voile or silks need a rolled hem to keep their integrity while and after you hem them.

The Funlock B44 is also very easy to thread. It’s equipped with lay-in tension dials that are colour coded throughout the machine so that you can make sure the threads are following the correct paths through the machine. Even the loopers are colour coded!

You don’t have to worry too much about the knife on this machine. The knife drive is from below, making it even more safe and effective for anyone who is new to using an overlocker. It’s also easier to change when you need a sharper blade, can easily do one-handed stitch width changes, and it’s easier to make sure that it’s out of the way when you don’t want to use it.

This machine is just as fast as other overlockers, so you won’t be lacking in speed when you get comfortable enough to use it at full speed. It can sew up to 1300 stitches per minute, but you can control how fast it moves with the foot control.

The Bernette Funlock B44 comes with a trap bin included. That way you’ll be able to keep your workspace clean as you sew. Since an overlocker cuts away fabric as it sews, you’ll find that you have many scraps coming off the machine any time you use it. A trap bin literally traps the scraps so that you can swiftly dispose of them when the bin is full.

You’ll love the workspace on this machine. It has a bright LED light built into the machine that really illuminates the workspace so that you can be sure to keep your fingers out of the way of the knife and so that you don’t make any mistakes before you trim away too much fabric.

If you’re in the market for a great, inexpensive, easy-to-use overlocker, we encourage you to check out the Bernette Funlock even further. You can contact the Sewing Studio any time to set up a time to check out the machine in person or even try out different overlockers to make sure that you’re purchasing the one that suits your needs perfectly. We have many different models in stock and are confident that you’ll be able to find the right one for your skills and budget, no problem!