{"product_id":"bernina-l-460-overlocker","title":"Bernina L-460 Overlocker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA L-460 Overlocker\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast, precise and beautifully smooth machine designed to give your sewing a professional finish. It cuts, sews and finishes seams in one step, making it ideal for dressmaking, stretch fabrics, jersey, activewear and everyday garment construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout features is BERNINA’s patented \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Thread Control (mtc)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This lets you fine-tune the amount of thread wrapped around the fabric edge with a simple adjustment, helping you achieve neat, balanced seams without having to constantly alter the thread tensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L 460 offers \u003cstrong\u003e16 stitch variations\u003c\/strong\u003e, including 4-thread overlock, 3-thread overlock, super-stretch, flatlock, rolled hem, picot stitch and a range of 2-thread finishes. With an adjustable overlock seam width of \u003cstrong\u003e3-9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and stitch length from \u003cstrong\u003e0.8-4mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it gives you plenty of flexibility for different fabrics and sewing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful \u003cstrong\u003eDC motor\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you excellent speed control, from slow, stitch-by-stitch sewing right up to an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e1,500 stitches per minute\u003c\/strong\u003e. The automatic needle stop brings the needle to the correct position when you stop sewing, helping make corners, adjustments and fabric positioning easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA Free-Hand System (FHS)\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you raise and lower the presser foot using the included knee lifter, leaving both hands free to guide and position your fabric. This is especially useful when working on tricky seams or precise garment details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreading is straightforward thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003ecolour-coded lay-in threading system\u003c\/strong\u003e, lower looper threader and clear handwheel position indicator. Thread tension is automatically released when the presser foot is raised, helping make rethreading and adjustments quicker and easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustable \u003cstrong\u003edifferential feed\u003c\/strong\u003e helps prevent wavy seams on stretch fabrics and puckering on lightweight fabrics, and it can also be used deliberately to create gathering effects. Both stitch length and differential feed can be adjusted while you sew, so it is easy to fine-tune the finish as you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L 460 also includes a generous \u003cstrong\u003eslide-on table\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing extra support for larger projects, while two bright LED lights illuminate both the needle and looper area. Five-step presser foot pressure adjustment gives you further control across different fabric weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical details include built-in accessory storage inside the looper cover and a \u003cstrong\u003ecut-offs bin\u003c\/strong\u003e to catch trimmed fabric as you sew. 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