Overlock (Serger) BERNINA L650
Overlock (Serger) with air threading BERNINA L650
“The most intuitive Overlocker in the World” that will delight all types of sewists, whether they are seasoned professionals or ambitious beginners embarking on their overlocker journey.
Incorporating many of the much-loved L 8 series features, the L 6 Series pushes innovation even further with a range of brand-new highlights for BERNINA’s overlocking community. And while we were able to reduce the machine size of the L 6 series significantly, it goes without saying that BERNINA remains uncompromising when it comes to comfort features like ample workspace to the right.
Never worry about rethreading your L 6 Series. Its unmistakable threading paths do not require any specific sequence, while our renowned BERNINA One-Step Air Threader mechanism takes care of the rest for you.
Updated machine visual design will complement any sewing studio.
Feature highlights:
- One-Step BERNINA Air Threader
- Lighting of the air threader
- Activate or deactivate knife from the outside
- 1200 stitches per minute with speed control
Table of stitches you can achieve with this machine
Getting started can be this easy
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!
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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.
| Technical details | |
| Free arm | – |
| Magnetic all-in-one gripper cover | Yes |
| One-Step BERNINA Air Threader | Yes |
| Semi-automatic needle threader | – |
| BERNINA Freehand System (FHS) | – |
| Lowerable conveyor | – |
| Programmable needle stop | – |
| Threader light | Yes |
| Dimmable sewing light | – |
| Speed controller | – |
| Magnetic accessory holder | Yes |
| Swivel-out presser foot | Yes |
| Any threading sequence | Yes |
| Integrated upper gripper cover | Yes |
| Needle holder screw locking plate | Yes |
| External knife activation/deactivation | Yes |
| Automatic needle stop at the top | Yes |
| DC Motor | Yes |
| Stitch-by-stitch sewing | Yes |
| mtc (microfilament control) | Yes |
| Adjustable stitch tongue | Yes |
| Presser foot pressure setting | Yes |
| Presser foot lifter with presser foot tip elevation | Yes |
| Thread cutter | Yes |
| Printed user manual | Yes |
| Printed Quick Reference | Yes |
| Dust cover | Yes |
| Accessory box, lid with tool insert | Yes |
| extension table | – (optional) |
| BERNINA Foot Control Type LV-1 (Back-kick) | – (optional) |
| BERNINA Foot Control Type RR1 (without back-kick) | Yes |
| Machine dimensions (W/D/H) (cm) | 33x29x30 |
| Sewing area to the right of the needles (mm) | 114 |
| Weight (kg) | 9.7 |
| Number of stitches | 18 |
| Sewing speed (spm) | 250 – 1,200 |
| Cutting width (mm) | 5-9 |
| Stitch length (mm) | 0.8 – 4.5 |
| Differential transport | 0.7 – 2.0 |
| Presser foot lift (m/FFL) (mm) | 6 (+2) |
| Safety switch presser foot raised | Yes |
| Safety switch air threader activated | Yes |
| Safety switch needle threader activated | – |
| Safety switch gripper cover open | Yes |




