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BERNINA L 460 OVERLOCKER
The BERNINA L 460 is a versatile overlocker designed for high-quality seam finishing across a wide range of fabrics. It combines cutting, sewing, and finishing in a single step, making it easy to create professional seams and hems—from fine rolled edges to wider decorative finishes.
With its ergonomic design, BERNINA Free-Hand System (FHS) and powerful yet smooth DC motor, the L 460 provides precise control and comfortable handling when working with both delicate and heavier fabrics.
Key Features
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BERNINA Free-Hand System (FHS): Use the knee lifter to raise the presser foot while keeping both hands on your fabric for improved control.
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Easy Threading: A lower looper threader and colour-coded threading path make machine setup simpler and more convenient.
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Adjustable Stitch Length: Adjust the stitch length while sewing to suit different fabrics and techniques.
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Presser Foot Control: The 2-step presser foot lifter and 5-step presser foot pressure adjustment provide greater control over different fabric types.
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Upper Knife Drive from Below: Easily engage or disengage the upper knife for convenient cutting and seam-finishing control.
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Automatic Needle Stop Up: The needle automatically stops in the raised position for easier fabric handling.
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Smooth DC Motor: Delivers quiet, consistent performance and precise speed control.
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Safety Features: Presser foot monitoring, an open-cover safety switch and LED indicators provide additional safety during operation.
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Convenient Accessories: Includes a needle pad, upper looper converter, thread cutter, carry handle and knife cover insert.
Overlock & Seam Finishing
The L 460 provides a wide range of overlock stitches for professional garment construction, seam finishing and decorative techniques.
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16 Built-in Stitches: Includes 2-, 3- and 4-thread overlock stitches, flatlock, narrow and wide seams, rolled hems, super stretch and picot stitches.
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Overlock Seam Width: Adjustable from 3–9 mm for different seam-finishing requirements.
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Rolled Hems: Create neat and professional narrow edges on lightweight fabrics.
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Flatlock Stitching: Produce flat, decorative seams for garments and creative projects.
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Super Stretch: Designed for working with highly elastic fabrics and creating flexible seams.
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Picot Stitch: Add decorative finished edges to suitable fabrics and projects.
Advanced Stitch Control
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Micro Thread Control (MTC): Provides precise control of the overedge thread amount for clean, balanced seams.
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Differential Feed: Helps prevent stretching or puckering when sewing different types of fabric.
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Adjustable Stitch Length: Fine-tune stitch length to match your fabric and sewing technique.
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Presser Foot Pressure: The 5-step adjustment allows you to optimise fabric handling for different materials.
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Upper Looper Converter: Expands the machine's stitching possibilities for different overlock techniques.
Workspace & Convenience
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50 mm / 2" Space to the Right of the Needle: Provides a practical working area for everyday overlocking projects.
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86 mm / 3 3/8" Workspace Height: Offers comfortable fabric handling around the needle and presser foot area.
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Slide-on Table: Extends the working area for larger sewing projects.
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2 LED Lights: Brightly illuminate the workspace for improved visibility and precise stitching.
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Free-Hand System: The knee-operated presser foot lifter allows you to keep both hands on the fabric while sewing.
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Ergonomic Design: Designed for comfortable operation and easy access to important controls.
Performance & Precision
The BERNINA L 460 is equipped with a smooth, quiet DC motor capable of sewing at speeds of up to 1,500 stitches per minute. Its precise speed control allows you to sew stitch-by-stitch when needed or work at higher speeds for longer seams.
Combined with Micro Thread Control, differential feed, adjustable presser foot pressure and automatic needle stop up, the L 460 provides excellent control for accurate and professional seam finishing.
Embroidery
The L 460 is designed specifically for overlocking and seam finishing and does not include embroidery functionality.
Specifications
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Built-in Stitches: 16
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Overlock Seam Width: 3–9 mm
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Stitch Length: Adjustable
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Maximum Sewing Speed: 1,500 stitches per minute
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Workspace Height: 86 mm / 3 3/8"
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Space to the Right of Needle: 50 mm / 2"
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Presser Foot Lifter: 2-step
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Presser Foot Pressure: 5-step adjustment
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Motor: Smooth DC motor
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Lighting: 2 LED lights
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Needle Position: Automatic stop up
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Free-Hand System: BERNINA FHS with knee lifter