{"product_id":"bernina-l-860-overlocker","title":"Bernina L-860 Overlocker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA L 860 Overlocker\u003c\/strong\u003e combines fast, precise overlocking with an intuitive colour touchscreen and exceptionally easy air threading. Designed for dressmaking, jersey, activewear, lingerie and creative overlocking, it gives you all the control of a premium overlocker while helping make setup and stitch selection much more straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOne-Step BERNINA Air Threader\u003c\/strong\u003e makes threading the loopers quick and easy. Simply position the threads at the threading ports and use the foot control to send them through the machine automatically. The built-in needle threader takes care of the needles too, while colour-coded one-path threading helps make setup clear and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large \u003cstrong\u003e4.3-inch colour touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the features that really sets the L 860 apart. Choose from \u003cstrong\u003eGuided Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e for extra help and step-by-step support, or Expert Mode when you want direct access to your settings. Built-in tutorials, animations, the Creative Sewing Consultant and Stitch Optimizer are all there to help you achieve the finish you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L 860 offers \u003cstrong\u003e18 stitch variations\u003c\/strong\u003e, including 4-thread overlock, wide and narrow 3-thread overlock, super-stretch, flatlock, narrow seam, rolled hem, picot stitch and a selection of 2-thread finishes. 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