buying a serger
#21
I got a video and a very good book with it. It came already threaded so i just had to tie on the new thread and pull it through. I just used white and off white. It has an easy diagram when you opened it I bet it will be good for purses.
A pair of slacks first :-D
A pair of slacks first :-D
#23
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Texas
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I bought a cheap serger from Walmart about 13 years ago because I didn't want to spend alot on something that I might not use alot. I loved it then and still love the same machine today and it turned out I use it alot
#24
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Maine
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I have a Huskylock 936 and I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had owned a serger that I bought from Sears and I hated it.
I love getting professional results on clothes that I make, and I just used it on some of the seams on purses that I made. It will also do a coverstitch, but I don't like changing the plate to do it. So, I bought a Janome cp 1000 coverstitch machine that I love also.
Peggy
I love getting professional results on clothes that I make, and I just used it on some of the seams on purses that I made. It will also do a coverstitch, but I don't like changing the plate to do it. So, I bought a Janome cp 1000 coverstitch machine that I love also.
Peggy
#26
Originally Posted by Knot Sew
I do other sewing besides quilts. I am thinking a serger will give it that finished look. Anyone else use one and do you like it :D
Biggest problem is new serger sewers are intimidated at first and don't take the time to learn how to use it. If you do, you won't be sorry. I do everything from seams to putting in zippers. AND the perfectionist in me is very happy with the finished product.
#29
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Midland ON
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I have a Janome, love it, love it, love it. Use it all the time. Once you have the treading down, it is so easy to use. Now with all the clothing fabric being stretch, a serger is the way to go. When threading, it is about what order to thread. For mine, and most, the order will be 2,1,3,4. Once you remember that, everything goes smooth. Very rarely do my threads break now. I highly recommend one if you do a lot of clothing sewing.
#30
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I use to it serge the raw edges of fabric before washing it - and for regular sewing.
I love the finished look of the seams. Takes away "that home-made look"
And there is no fraying of the seams.
Aside: My Mom always said there is a difference between "home-made" and "custom-made"
But one has to start learning somewhere, so keep on trying if this is something that interests you.
I love the finished look of the seams. Takes away "that home-made look"
And there is no fraying of the seams.
Aside: My Mom always said there is a difference between "home-made" and "custom-made"
But one has to start learning somewhere, so keep on trying if this is something that interests you.
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