Looking to buy a Serger.... A few questions
#1
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Location: Philly
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Looking to buy a Serger.... A few questions
I would like to buy a simple Serger to serge the seams of the fabric I buy. I am hoping to do this before I wash my fabric. Hopefully the fabric will fray less. I tend to not wash the fabric due to this issue. Are there any sergers out there that are easy to use and fairly inexpensive. I have been looking at the Janome Juno. Any info would be appreciated.
#2
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Location: Michigan. . .FINALLY!!!!
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You could check your local Craigslist. I got a Singer serger that was only 2 yrs old and sold for $300 new for $80. I just use mine for the same thing you are wanting to do and the rare inside seam of Pajama pants.
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/s...ger&catAbb=sss
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/s...ger&catAbb=sss
Last edited by auntpiggylpn; 02-26-2013 at 01:49 PM.
#4
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Location: Central Pa
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I have a 4 thread White serger. There is nothing simple about a serger. I have to get my husband to thread it for me because I can't do it. Can't you just run a line down the fabric from a regular machine? I don't know why I keep holding on to the thing. I love it but it's too much of a pain to set up.
#5
I really like the Baby Lock sergers. They are self threading and they are great machines. I had a Singer and didn't use it because of threading and tension problems. I bought a Baby Lock and use it all the time. It's VERY easy to use.
#7
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Location: Central NJ
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I, too, purchased a used one from CL. Not quite the deal that auntpiggylpn got, but good enough for me. After having it serviced and taking some basic classes - haven't even used it. Which is why I wasn't interested in paying big $$ for one. But I have it and can manage some basics at this point. Worth what I paid.
#8
My hubby got me a Husqvarna Viking serger on Craigslist about 2 yrs ago, great price ... but I'm embarrassed to say that I have NOT used it yet ... the threading intimidates me, tho if I tried it I might surprise myself that I waited so dang long. I know there are tute online how to thread it, and it did come with all the accessories and a video tutorial...shame on me.
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