Bernina L450 Overlocker Review
Are you in the market for an overlocker that’s built well and is easy to use?
If so, you’ll want to take a closer look at the Bernina L450 Overlocker! Bernina overlockers are considered to be the best on the market, a great addition to your sewing room and will expand your sewing skills and abilities the more you use it.
First and foremost, this overlocker is both budget friendly and beginner friendly. It’s easy to thread, easy to control, and easy to select the stitches you want to use. Using an overlocker for the first time can seem overwhelming, especially considering that the machine is actively cutting away raw edges of your fabric in order to lock the stitches properly. However, this machine has a small learning curve and will set you up to be able to tackle any overlocker you choose to sit down at in the future!
One feature that really makes this overlocker great for any skill level of sewist is the patented micro thread control. This feature helps to keep your fabric on track and makes it easier to make sure your stitches are precisely where you want them.
We’ve already mentioned how the Bernina L450 Overlocker is easy to thread. That’s because this machine was built with easy ergonomic threading capabilities. That means that threading this machine is easy on your hands and arms. And it features colour coded lay-in tension dials that make it so you can easily just follow the colours to make sure your thread is in the right spot.
This overlockers features 16 unique stitch options. And you can customise them as needed so that you’re making sure that your stitches suit your project and fabric type perfectly. You can customise the widths to be anywhere between 3 to 9mm and the length of your stitches to be between 0.8 to 4mm. That’s a lot of different options to work with!
This machine is also rolled hem capable. Rolled hems are great for delicate fabrics and to create pretty edges on home décor projects that you plan to have setting out for everyone to see. It’s that perfect finished edge that makes your projects look even more professionally made.
Don’t worry about storage options if you don’t want to always keep this machine on your table. Not only does it come with a dust cover to keep your machine clean of dust that might destroy the inner workings of your machine over time, but it has an extra feature that makes it even easier to keep your sewing area cleaned up! The trap bin works as foot control storage, so you can easily just stick the control in and your cords aren’t just left hanging out!
If you’re wondering what accessories come with the Bernina L450 Overlocker, you’re in luck! Here’s a comprehensive list of everything that comes included in the machine’s box:
Standard Accessories Included:
- 1X standard foot
- 1X Foot Control
- 1X Power Cord
- 1X Cut-offs bin
- 1X Needle set
- 1X Hexagon screwdriver (1.5 mm)
- 1X Brush
- 1X Tweezers
- 1X Upper looper converter
- 1X Needle Threader
- 1X Accessory box
- 1X Oiler
- 1X Spare knife
- 1X Seam Guide right
- 4X Spool net
- 4X Thread cap
- 1X Screwdriver
- 1X Dust cover
Finding the right overlocker for yourself can seem like a daunting task. Let the Sewing Studio help you out! We can help you narrow down your options, make sure that the machine you’re purchasing suits your sewing style and budget, and set up machine demonstrations for any machines we have in stock. Give us a call today or drop on by the shop and we’ll get you sewing on the machine of your dreams!
