bernette b44 Funlock

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Bernette is Bernina's budget label, and the b44 Funlock is the overlocker it puts in front of newcomers. Suggested retail is about 599 dollars, with dealer discounts appearing regularly. The machine offers fifteen stitch variants across 2, 3 and 4 threads, speeds up to 1,300 stitches per minute, color-coded threading, infinitely adjustable differential feed and a below-knife drive that lets the cutting width be set with one hand.

Compact and light, which helps in a small sewing corner but shows on thick seams where the body needs holding. There is no air threading and no automatic tension, so the lower looper will teach the usual lesson in patience. Sold through Bernina dealers, meaning service is easy to arrange and price shopping is not. A reasonable first serger for someone who plans to grow into garment sewing.