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08-20-2011, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ladyshuffler
Hello-
I am looking to purchase a serger and am looking for one that does more than the basics, but not one that will cost me an arm and a leg. If you could give me some advise on which one you purchased and why............I think your reply's could narrow my search for one!
Thank you all in advance-
I am looking to purchase a serger and am looking for one that does more than the basics, but not one that will cost me an arm and a leg. If you could give me some advise on which one you purchased and why............I think your reply's could narrow my search for one!
Thank you all in advance-
08-20-2011, 10:18 PM
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I own a Pfaff 788 which is a total mechanical serger. I wouldn't trade it for anything because it is a workhorse (purchased in 1992). But, if I wanted to serge much more than 2/3/4 thread anything I would need a new one. The threading isn't horrible but there are now models that are much easier to work with and mine does not do a chain stitch.
My advice is to take sample fabric on anything you think you might want to ever sew, use a different color thread in every looper and needle (much easier to see exactly how well the machine actually stitches), and test drive everything you can get your hands on in your price range (new and used). Compare, check the warranties, dealer support, etc.
My advice is to take sample fabric on anything you think you might want to ever sew, use a different color thread in every looper and needle (much easier to see exactly how well the machine actually stitches), and test drive everything you can get your hands on in your price range (new and used). Compare, check the warranties, dealer support, etc.
08-21-2011, 03:59 AM
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Location: Australia
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I have a Baby Lock Evolve. It is self - threading, can be threaded in any order, don't have to adjust tension discs, does cover stitch and chain stitch and rolled hems with minimal adjustments and makes a very nice stitch.
08-21-2011, 04:04 AM
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I had A Brother Serger and could not thread it. And to change the stitches was so hard to figure out.When they sell it to you there are no class to take to learn how to do the threading and changing the thread settings.
So I went to my Baby Lock Dealer and got a Imagine it was the best thing I ever did. Has the Auto Air Threading system so easy to use. And comes with all the settings just turn the knob. Best thing I ever did. I would get a Baby Lock you would be very happy that you did just like me.
So I went to my Baby Lock Dealer and got a Imagine it was the best thing I ever did. Has the Auto Air Threading system so easy to use. And comes with all the settings just turn the knob. Best thing I ever did. I would get a Baby Lock you would be very happy that you did just like me.
08-21-2011, 04:24 AM
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Location: Alaska
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Originally Posted by KarenR
I had a Necchi - first time lots of attachments came with it. I melted in a house fire.
Second serger - Bernina (used from a Bernnina dealer) Got it for 350.00 a good price for a used one.
I do not use it that often.
Second serger - Bernina (used from a Bernnina dealer) Got it for 350.00 a good price for a used one.
I do not use it that often.
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