BERNINA L 460
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BERNINA L 460
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The handy BERNINA overlock machine with practical needle stop, smooth running at any sewing speed and beautiful rolled hems


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  • Free-Hand System (FHS) for knee–operated presser-foot lift
  • Exact speed control
  • Slide-on Table for more space
  • Ease of use with Micro Thread Control (mtc)
  • Well-lit grand workspace
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Free-Hand System (FHS)

  • Raise and lower presser foot easily
  • Both hands free to guide the fabric
  • To be used with your knee

With the BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee. This noticeably improves clearance under the presser foot, which in turn facilitates fabric handling. You will save time and achieve perfect results!

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Exact speed control

  • Stitch by stitch sewing
  • Sew up to 1,500 stitches per minute
  • Automatic needle stop up

The BERNINA Foot Control and DC motor allow a top speed of up to 1,500 stitches per minute but also stitch by stitch sewing. This makes it easy to work with delicate or heavy fabrics that require extra care in handling.

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Slide-on-table for more space

  • Optimizes view onto the sewing project
  • More room for your creativity
  • Easy to attach and remove

The Slide-on Table extends the sewing area to the left of the needle. It allows large fabrics to be guided more easily and gives a better overview onto the sewing project.

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Micro Thread Control (mtc)

  • Finishes edges up to 9 mm width
  • For professional seams
  • Fine-tune the over-edge threads

The patended Micro Thread Control (mtc) saves you significant time and effort while ensuring consistent high-quality stitches, since you need only set thread tension once – even if you alter the cutting width and fabric thickness!

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9 reasons to buy the L 460

  • Cut, sew and finish in one step
  • Quick, professional and durable finish
  • Perfect for stretchy and woven fabrics
  • Excellent rolled hemming
  • Professional flat joining seams
  • Flat and even seams and hems with differential feed
  • Ruffles and gathers automatically with differential feed
  • Vast applications with decorative threads
  • Speedy patchwork piecing for quilting

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Easy threading

  • With the manual Needle Threader
  • Color-coded threading path
  • Lower looper threader support

A manual Needle Threader allows for easy and ergonomic threading. The color coded threading paths as well as the lower looper threader support your quick threading.

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Well-lit grand workspace

  • 2 LED Sewing Lights
  • For accurate work
  • Makes sewing and threading simple

The well-lit grand workspace of the L 460 eases sewing as well as threading of loopers and needles. The 2 LED lights faciliate precise and accurate work.

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Store your accessories in the looper cover

  • Everything neatly arranged
  • Accessory box included
  • Room for optional feet

The most commonly used accessories are located in the looper cover, neatly arranged and ready to be used. The additional accessory box holds the seam guide, spool caps and tools. A range of optional feet for your creative overlocking is available.


Features and Functions

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Anschluss für Kniehebel (FHS) BERNINA
Nadelstopp oben/unten, permanent (oben/unten)
Stitch width max [mm]
9 mm
Sewing speed maximum [spm]
1,500 spm
Sewing stitches (overlock/cover)
16
Accessories in Looper Cover
Stitch-by-Stitch Sewing
Micro Thread Control (mtc)
Anschluss für Kniehebel (FHS) BERNINA
Nadelstopp oben/unten, permanent (oben/unten)
Foot control with back-kick
Needle Pad
Abmessungen der Maschine B x H x T [mm]
11.8 x 11.8 x 12.6 "
Gewicht Maschine
1,000 g
Freearm length to the right of the needle [inch / mm]
50 mm
Workspace height [inch / mm]
70 mm
Main motor, Type
DC
Number of LEDs
2
Machine Type
mechanical
Stitch width max [mm]
9 mm
Sewing speed maximum [spm]
1,500 spm
Sewing speed minimum [spm]
400 spm
Sewing stitches (overlock/cover)
16
Safety Indicator (LED)
Presser Foot Safety Switch
Safety Switch for Open Cover
Slide-on table
Stitch pattern card
Free Hand System (FHS) knee lifter
Dust brush
Needle assortment
Net for upper thread spools
Dust cover machine
Accessory box
Accessories in Looper Cover
Upper Looper Converter
Knife Cover Insert
Stitch-by-Stitch Sewing
Color-coded One-path Threading
Threading Chart
Needle Checking Window
Thread cutter, head / left
Differenzialtransport einstellen rechts
Micro Thread Control (mtc)
Knife On/Off
Carry Handle and Recessed Grip
Handwheel Position Indicator
Rolled Hem Selection Lever
Stitch Finger Adjustable
Lower Looper Threader Lever

Tutorials

BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: threading and sewing, 2-thread overlock
This tutorial reveals how flexible the BERNINA L 460 and L 450 overlocker/serger really are: with a deactivated upper hook and either the left or right needle, you can create a decorative edge finish in an instant -- using only two threads. Our video shows you in detail how to prepare your BERNINA L 460 or L 450 and demonstrates some of the machine's creative options. You can, for example, use the differential feed to create either perfectly smooth or deliberately puckered seams using a 2-thread technique. 2-thread rolled hems, flat seams and edge loops are also easy and convenient to do with the BERNINA overlocker/serger -- with automatic serging for an accurate look of perfection. More information can be found at www.bernina.com/overlocker or from your specialist dealer.
BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: threading and sewing, 2-thread overlock
BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: tips and tricks, fine-tuning
BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / 450: threading and sewing, 4-thread overlock
BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: threading and sewing, 3-thread overlock
BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460: first steps, stitching preparation
The BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 offers a wealth of creative possibilities. The machine allows you to sew, cut and trim all at the same time and in a single pass. Despite its professional equipment and wide range of features, the BERNINA L 460 is easy to operate and offers a high degree of sewing convenience and ease of use. In this first video, you can see how to set up the L 460's basic settings in a few very simple steps. Using these basic values, you will already be able to realise some of your projects. As a result, you will have the opportunity to start the first sewing project on your new BERNINA L 460 after only a few moments and a quick set up – a successful start. More information can be found at www.bernina.com/overlocker or from your specialist dealer.
BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460: first steps, stitching preparation
BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: overlocking elasticated materials perfectly
This video tutorial shows you how to process even difficult, highly elasticated materials (e.g. lycra, spandex) perfectly with the BERNINA L 460 or L 450 overlocker/serger -- sew, cut and trim in one pass. The BERNINA differential feed makes this particularly simple: it prevents unwanted puckering and ensures smooth, flat, even seams, even on fine and slippery fabrics. The upper hook is disabled for this purpose. Our video clearly shows step by step how to achieve perfect sewing results with the BERNINA L 460 and L 450. You will be surprised how easy it is and how many options are open to you -- from comfortable stretch casual wear to your own swimwear. More information can be found at www.bernina.com/overlocker or from your specialist dealer.
BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: overlocking elasticated materials perfectly
BERNINA overlocker/serger: cut, sew and finish in one step
Working with an overlocker/serger means saving time and stitching fast. 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 overlock, coverstitch or chainstitch. BERNINA offers robust machines that are easy to operate and deliver excellent results. BERNINA overlocker/sergers handle delicate silk and satin fabrics as well as heavy linen, fleece and denims with equal precision, while the ease of handling of these machines ensures that you'll be serging like an experienced pro in next to no time. The quick and easy route to perfect results -- that's high-quality serging for discerning customers who place value on professional quality. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/overlocker or visit your dedicated BERNINA dealer.
BERNINA overlocker/serger: cut, sew and finish in one step
BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: care and maintenance
Regular cleaning and maintenance ensures that your high-quality sewing machine works properly for many years and offers the unique sewing comfort that you expect from BERNINA. In this video tutorial, we will show you how to service the BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 and L 450. Please note: before beginning to clean your overlocker, switch it off and remove the plug from the mains. The needle plate is easy to remove to facilitate cleaning. Open the fabric coating plate and hook cover to gain access to the essential functional elements. After cleaning, put the machine back together. Set your BERNINA L 460 or L 450 to sew for around a minute to allow the oil to distribute evenly. More information can be found at www.bernina.com/overlocker or from your specialist dealer.
BERNINA overlocker/serger L 460 / L 450: care and maintenance