Bernette b42 LED Light Looper Threading Serger

Last updated: May 31, 2023


If you're searching for a serger that leaves your garments with a professional-looking stitch, this model is your best bet. It features three different coverstitches that have a width of between 2.8 and 5.6 millimeters. A chain stitch is also provided, as is a bright LED light for better viewing.

Bernette b42 LED Light Looper Threading Serger

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: You'll be able to keep your serger looking like new, thanks to the included dust cover.

In our analysis of 46 expert reviews, the Bernette LED Light Looper Threading Serger placed 7th when we looked at the top 11 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The bernette Funlock 42 is a coverstitch machine featuring a total of 3 different coverstitches with a width of 2.8 and 5.6 mm and a chain stitch. With it, you can provide your hems, edges and cuffs with professional stitches, giving your sewing project the perfect look. Excellent results can be achieved with the bernette Funlock 42, even with very stretchy fabrics and thin knitted fabrics. Threading the needles and loopers is also really easy, thanks to the separate needle threader and the looper threading mechanism. And to give you a good view of your sewing project, the bernette Funlock 42 also has a bright LED light.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

This sewing machine has a clear LED light that enables you to have a clear look at your project. You can use it to sew at night.
While Bernette b42 is more expensive, it also has more features and higher levels of quality to justify it. Ideal for Stretchy Fabrics.
Starting with its fast sewing speed of 1300 spm, it is perfect for professionals that need to meet strict deadlines for their various objects.
The Bernette b42 Funlock Coverstitch Machine is straightforward and uncomplicated. This feature ensures fast, frustration-free threading. The cost of this coverstitch-only machine is reasonable.
If you are looking for a good coverstitch machine that won’t break your bank, there is no better choice than the Bernette b42 Funlock.
Threading the needles and loopers is really easy
With a sewing speed of 1300 spm, this model will work amazingly well on stretchy materials but also on knitted fabrics.

What reviewers didn't like

It does not have a free arm
Expensive Price Range. No Customer Support.
This machine does not include any decorative or overlocking stitch options.
Its needle threader is manual
2 Year Electrical Warranty. Manual thread tension adjustment
Doesn’t have a free arm.
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