Serger
#12
I am on my second Bernina Serger. The first one I used a lot but it was not easy to thread. I traded it in on my current one which is a Bernina 1150MDA . It is much easier to thread as you don't have to start over completely when a thread breaks etc. To change colors you just tie on the next color thread and start stitching again. I produce about 20 Linus quilts a month using it for the basic construction and then finish off with some basic machine quilting on my regular machine. I recently started making Princess Pillowcase dresses. I use the serger to finish off all of the raw edges on the fabric. If you take a good look at most of your ready to wear clothing the majority of it's construction was done with a serger. Since the models are constantly changing you might be able to pick up a great machine that someone else traded in for a great price.
#13
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Small town in Northeast Oregon close to Washington and Idaho
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I have a Singer Serger that is so hard to thread. I finally gave up. It cost $500 but I guess I should have paid for a really good one. Do people quilt with these?
#16
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
Posts: 1,070
Mine too sits there most of the time. I use for doll clothes, serging ends of fabric before washing, etc. Can't say it gets a lot of use. I worked for an hour the other night to get it re-threaded and still not there. Leaves me in a dilema - don't use it enough to warrant a big dollar purchase but when you need it you need it.
#18
Mine is a very early model Bernina - 3 threads and a beast to thread. I worked on it the other day for a long time and finally gave up. I'm ready for a newer (new) one but so far haven't decided if I really use it enough to pay to get one. I want one that sews the seam and serges the edges at the same time. Mine only serges.
#19
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: western NC
Posts: 491
I have two Brother 1034D and a Babylock Lauren. All are easy to thread (Brother easier than Babylock). I think if you have the model number of your Kenmore you should be able to find the manual at www.managemylife.com-the site for Sears product manuals. It might help with the threading difficulty you are having.
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