bernette 48 FUNLOCK vs BERNINA L 890
Technical comparison · Overlock and coverstitch combos
bernette 48 FUNLOCK and BERNINA L 890 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~11×). bernette 48 FUNLOCK is the entry-level choice; BERNINA L 890 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
48 FUNLOCK
bernette
F2 · Intermediate
|
L 890
Bernina
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~5000–11000 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Maximum threads | 5 | 5 |
| Needle system | ELx705 | — |
| Available stitches | 23 | 27 |
| Stitch types | Narrow 3-thread overlock, 3-thread stretch overlock, 3-thread flatlock, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread rolled hem, 2-thread wrapped edge, Chain stitch, 4-thread safety stitch, 5-thread safety stitch | 2-thread overlock, 3-thread overlock, Narrow 3-thread overlock, 4-thread safety stitch, 3-thread stretch overlock, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread flatlock, 2-thread rolled hem, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread wrapped edge, Double coverstitch (wide) |
| Differential feed | Yes | — |
| Differential feed ratio (minimum) | — | 0.7 |
| Differential feed ratio (maximum) | — | 2 |
| Stitch length (minimum) | — | 0.8 mm |
| Stitch length (maximum) | — | 4.5 mm |
| Overlock width (minimum) | 3 mm | — |
| Overlock width (maximum) | 7 mm | — |
| Looper threading | Manual | Air (jet-air) |
| Rolled hem conversion | — | Lever |
| Retractable upper knife | — | Yes |
| Knife drive | Lower | — |
| Adjustable cutting width | — | Yes |
| Tension system | — | Automatic |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Space to the right of the needle | 87 mm | — |
| Knee lifter | — | Yes |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Maximum speed | 1300 spm | 1350 spm |
The differences that matter
- Stitch types: bernette 48 FUNLOCK Narrow 3-thread overlock, 3-thread stretch overlock, 3-thread flatlock, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread rolled hem, 2-thread wrapped edge, Chain stitch, 4-thread safety stitch, 5-thread safety stitch · BERNINA L 890 2-thread overlock, 3-thread overlock, Narrow 3-thread overlock, 4-thread safety stitch, 3-thread stretch overlock, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread flatlock, 2-thread rolled hem, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread wrapped edge, Double coverstitch (wide)
- Looper threading: bernette 48 FUNLOCK Manual · BERNINA L 890 Air (jet-air)
Which one to choose
Choose BERNINA L 890 if…
you prefer this set-up — looper threading: air (jet-air).
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