Overlock comfort that thinks with you.

The BERNINA L 660 makes every step between threading, positioning, and sewing easier. The air threader, integrated needle threader, and pivotable presser foot ensure a quick start. With the knee lifter, programmable needle stop, and mtc thread control, you maintain control over every detail, even with demanding fabrics.

BERNINA L 660 Overlock

When overlocking suddenly becomes second nature.

A clean edge can transform an entire sewing project. With the BERNINA L 660, fabric is transformed, piece by piece, into a garment that also impresses on the inside. The air threader, the knee lift, and the precise stitch control eliminate unnecessary steps, allowing you to concentrate on what matters: your idea, your fabric, and the good feeling of having created something of your own.

Product information

overview

The BERNINA L 660 is a comfortable overlock machine for anyone who wants to sew clothes and home textiles with a clean, professional finish. It cuts, sews, and finishes fabric edges in one step, making it the ideal complement to a household sewing machine. Especially with jersey, sweat, knits, activewear fabrics, fine wovens, or multi-layered materials, it ensures strong seams, elastic edges, and a result that looks as neat on the inside as it does on the outside.

The focus is on sewing comfort, which simplifies many typical overlock operations. The illuminated One-Step BERNINA Air Threader threads the looper threads via foot control. The loopers can be threaded in any order – practical if you're changing colors or want to set up a new stitch. An integrated needle threader, a swing-out presser foot, and clearly color-coded threading paths ensure that setting up the machine remains straightforward.

With the integrated BERNINA Free Hand System, you control the presser foot via the knee lever. This keeps both hands on the fabric, for example, when precisely guiding curves, sewing over transitions, or positioning multi-layered projects. When the presser foot is raised, the feed dog simultaneously lowers. This creates additional space under the presser foot and makes it easier to insert or remove the fabric.

The BERNINA L 660 offers 18 overlock stitches with two, three, or four threads. These include strong 4-thread overlock seams, elastic super stretch seams, flat seams, rolled hems, rolled seams, picot stitches, and various edge finishes. This allows you to neatly process T-shirts, leggings, children's clothing, lingerie, activewear, light blouse fabrics, sweatshirts, bag projects, and home textiles, or create decorative edges.

The mtc thread control ensures a particularly even stitch pattern. It allows for fine adjustment of the looper threads so that the fabric edge is neatly and precisely wrapped. Stitch length, differential feed, cutting width, and thread tension can be adjusted directly on the machine and even during sewing if necessary. The differential feed helps you sew jersey without waves, guide fine fabrics smoothly, or create gathers intentionally.

The L 660 also impresses with well-thought-out details in daily use. The upper knife can be activated or deactivated from the outside if you want to sew a seam without trimming the fabric. The programmable needle stop supports you in precise work on corners and curves. Via the speed regulator, you decide whether you sew stitch by stitch or at high speed. The dimmable sewing light illuminates the work area pleasantly brightly, while the included extension table also provides stable support for larger projects.

The BERNINA L 660 is aimed at ambitious hobby sewers who frequently sew clothes and are looking for an overlock machine with noticeably higher comfort. It is not a coverstitch machine: for typical T-shirt hems with coverstitch, you will also need a coverstitch machine like the BERNINA L 620 or a combo machine like the BERNINA L 890.

Characteristics

The BERNINA L 660 combines direct, mechanically understandable operation with comfort features that make overlocking much more relaxed. The illuminated One-Step BERNINA Air Threader draws the looper threads in via foot control, while the integrated needle threader facilitates threading the needles. Uniform, color-coded threading paths provide clear orientation with every stitch.

The BERNINA Free Hand System with knee lifter creates space for guiding the fabric. You can raise or lower the presser foot without having to remove your hands from the project. At the same time, the feed dog lowers, making it easier to position multi-layered or delicate fabrics under the presser foot. The swing-out presser foot also provides good access for threading, changing needles, and placing threads.

With the mtc thread control, you can precisely regulate the amount of looper thread and achieve clean, even edge finishes. Thread tension, stitch length, differential feed, and cutting width can be adjusted to match the fabric and thread. The knife can be switched on or off externally. For more control, a programmable needle stop, a speed controller, and a bright, dimmable sewing light are available. The free-arm extension table expands the work surface and makes it easier to sew larger or heavier projects.

Application

The BERNINA L 660 is designed for cutting, sewing, and finishing textiles in private sewing. It is particularly suitable for stretchy fabrics such as jersey, sweat, knits, and activewear, but also handles woven fabrics, fleece, denim, fine silk, or satin. Use it for clothing, children's wear, underwear, activewear, accessories, home textiles, and decorative edge finishes.

Depending on the project, you can sew with two, three, or four threads. The 4-thread overlock stitch is suitable for durable, elastic seams. Three-thread stitches are ideal for serging, rolled hems, flatlock seams, or decorative edges. With differential feed, you can prevent unwanted waving in jersey or create intentional gathers. For seams without fabric trimming, you can deactivate the upper knife directly on the machine.

Manufacturer information

Hersteller: Bernina Nähmaschinen GmbH
Adresse: Ludwig‑Winter‑Straße 3, D‑77767 Appenweier, Deutschland
Kontakt:
E‑Mail: contact@bernina.com (laut EU‑Warehouse-Angabe)

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Questions about the product

Further information in our frequently asked questions.

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