Originally Posted by
june6995
Aw Shucks! Lots of people have older sergers...before they thought they could make the darn thing thread itself.
I have one that is nearly 30 years old. I learned how to thread it - and can still thread it and only use it once in a Blue Moon. Quilters are usually smart enough to figure out a lot of things, and a serger should be among those things. You might want to buy a used one that someone else does not use. You CAN learn to thread it. Mine is a Singer and has no bells and whistles but sure did one great job for me all the years I did dressmaking. It worked on knits as well as nylon lace, and has never caused a problem. A person can do just as well with an inexpensive machine, as a pricey one.
If a person feels better about spending $2000, then that is what they should buy. For me, I would go with the standard model, because it is something you probably won't use a lot.
Maybe you will get some more input from those who bought less expensive rigs. You don't need an 18 wheeler semi-truck then a pick-up will do the job. have fun shopping.
June in Cincinnati
You are so right. I know I won't be using it a lot right now and went with a "pickup" truck version to get my feet wet. Really, after I discussed with the salesperson about the tying off of the threads to re-thread, I did it in the store by myself and threaded the needles too with no problem. I test drove sergers up to the $600.00 range (some didn't sew as quietly or nicely) as the cheaper one. I am satisfied with what I purchased and my DH told me, I did the right thing. He said if you see you are using it, and need more - then purchase something nicer. We're not too old but wise enough to realize how many times in life you overbuy and realize you purchased more than you need so we shall see.
I appreciate all the advice!