Bernina L650 4 Thread Overlocker Serger with Looper Air Threading, MTC, Swing out Foot - Available Autumn 2026

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• Air threader with illumination
  
• All-in-one magnetic looper cover
  
• Automatic needle stop up
  The magnetic all-in-one looper cover allows for quick and intuitive threading preparation. The needle stop up function ensures that the machine is always positioned for rethreading. Needles and loopers can be threaded effortlessly thanks to color-coded threading paths and the BERNINA One-Step Air Threader.
  
  Convenient handling
  
• Swing-out presser foot
  
• 2-step presser foot lift
  
• Just start sewing!
  The presser foot can be swiveled out to the side and hence provides easy access to the needles and makes threading noticeably easier. The 2-step presser foot lifter allows even thick or multi-layered materials to be positioned precisely. These thoughtful details ensure exceptionally comfortable handling.
  
  Power and control in one
  
• Powerful DC motor
  
• BERNINA Foot Control
  
• Automatic needle stop up
  The DC motor delivers consistent needle penetration. From sewing delicate single‑layer fabrics to heavy multi‑layer projects, the L 650 gives you the control you need. The foot control allows for precise sewing at any speed, from careful stitch‑by‑stitch sewing to an impressive 1,200 stitches per minute. You like to place or reposition your project? Easy, thanks to needle stop up!
  
  Precision in every detail
  
• Micro Thread Control (mtc)
  
• Differential feed
  
• Total stitch control
  With Micro Thread Control (MTC), you can fine-tune the looper thread amount for a flawless fabric edge. Just like any other setting, you can adjust the looper thread amount at any moment to achieve perfect stitches every time, even while you’re sewing. The stepless differential feed keeps even delicate or highly elastic fabrics beautifully smooth and free from puckering. It is this Total Stitch Control by BERNINA that gives you the freedom to create unique effects.
  
  Everything in view and within reach
  
• Magnetic tool holder
  
• Accessory box with tool insert
  
• Presser Foot with Tape Guide #L11
  With its open tape guide, the Overlock Foot #L11 is your go‑to solution for any fabric, from fine to heavy – and ideal when adding tape to your projects. Keep your tools exactly where you expect them with the magnetic holder, ensuring tweezers and scissors are always within reach. Prefer things neatly tucked away? The practical accessory box with its integrated tool‑insert lid keeps everything secure and beautifully organized.
  
  Clever, spacious and compact by design
  
• Easy knife operation from the outside
  
• 3 to 9 mm stitch width
  
• Integrated looper cover
  The L 650 offers you bright, generous sewing space for creative freedom with a minimal footprint. Precisely adjust the knife position to the desired stitch width, up to 9 mm. For seams without cutting the fabric, the knife can be easily deactivated from the outside at any time. For 2-thread-stitches, you are ready in no time, just flip the integrated upper looper converter into place.
  
  Extremely fast, precise & quiet
  
• Sew up to 1,200 stitches per minute
  
• Powerful, consistent performance & precision
  
• Extremely smooth operation
  With the L 650, you can sew extremeley fast at speeds of up to 1,200 stitches per minute or stitch by stitch with maximum precision. This makes it even easier to create precise lines and curves. All this with the smooth operation for which BERNINA has always been known.
  
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It's easy to achieve the perfect finish

The BERNINA L650 makes sewing noticeably more precise: Not only does it allow for fast sewing, but it also enables you to sew slowly, stitch by stitch, which makes it much easier to create perfect, precise seams, especially in corners or curves.

The Best of Swiss Engineering: The One-Step BERNINA Air Threader

Threading is particularly easy thanks to the illuminated BERNINA One-Step Air Threader and clearly marked, color0coded threading paths, especially since you can thread in any order.

A knife that is easy to reach and quick to retract

The Knife On/Off lever is positioned on the outside of the machine. The upper knife is quickly and easily disengaged when opting not to trim. It is also easily accessible while sewing.

Perfect stitches every time

Micro Thread Control (MTC) allows you to precisely control the amount of looper thread that wraps around the fabric edge. Fine-tuning an be done while sewing, ensureing outstanding stitches in every project.

The needle automatically stops at the top

The needed always stops in the highest position at the end of each stitch, making it ideal for threading the needle or for positioning or removing the fabric.

Swing-out Presser Foot with Auto Swing Back

The Presser Foot swings to the left, providing ample space for easy threading, comfortable needle changing and to easily lay the threads under the Presser Foot. When lowering the presser foot with the hand lifter it swings automatically back.

Standard accessories L650

Here you will find an overview of the standard accessories for the BERNINA L650.

Brush/Needle Inserter

This tool helps to remove dust and lint from the looper and stitch-plate area.

Cut-offs Bin

The cut-offs bin keeps the sewing table tidy. Simply click it on to the looper cover and dispose of fabric waste immediately after cutting. It can also be used to store the foot control.

Standard Overlock Foot #L11

The Standard Overlock Foot #L11 can be used for all overlock stitches and general sewing projects. The presser foot has an adjustable and open tape guide.

CS Lock Tool

With the CS Lock Tool, the needle threads can be pulled out from under the foot more easily and without damaging the fabric.

Spool Stabilizers

The Spool Stabilizer prevents spools and cones of various sizes form vibrating at any sewing speed.

Overlocker Oil

Regular care ensures the flawless operation of the overlocker. Lubricating with this convenient Overlocker Oil is an important part of it.

Screwdriver

The screwdriver has a diameter of 1.5mm and has a hex head.

BERNINA Tweezers

BERNINA Tweezers allow you to thread your overlocker with ease and remove any remaining pieces of thread from the machine.