Babs194068

I have had my Serger for at least 10 years. I don't use it very often but I am glad that I have it when I need it. The big question is do you have the funds to buy something that you might not use very often?

redquilter

Yes, that's a good and big question. Does anyone know, offhand, what they can cost? Roughly?

judy_68

I have several old singer sewing machines Im hoping the local sewing machine store will take them in trade for a serger.
Judy in Ohio

twistedstitcher

Much like sewing machines, there's a wide price range from basic sergers to high end computerized models.

Babs194068

They are not cheap I paid 700.00 for mine 10years ago and it was a used machine.

lab fairy

I like a serger to be a workhorse (all metal/mechanical) nothing computerized, etc. Mine is a Pfaff. I don't do anything cutesy with it, I just use it for garment construction. Get a really good machine with differential feed (that is important). You also want one that you can thread without too much difficulty because otherwise you will never want to use it. As for number of threads, my machine will do 2, 3, or 4. Some people think they really need that 5th chain stitch but I've never missed it. This is where form and function becomes the decision maker. You can get cheapie ones for around $250 or so new but you get what you pay for. I'd try to test drive a lot of them before deciding. Thread a few (make sure you use a different color for each thread path so you can see what each part is doing as you test drive).

Joeysnana

just decided last night that I would like a serger. Of course, I had no idea what I would make with one. This thread has been very informative. I now know I would use one for home decorating-napkins, placemats..... Amazon has quite a few.

deedum

Yes, you do get what you pay for.I think if you look around you could find used one to start with,til you see how you like one. Perhaps try a friends.

Born2Sew

My first serger was a Brother 929D, a cheapie from Wal Mart.
I bought it several years ago, and it is still going. One of the features that I love about it is the free arm. That part is great for doing cuffs and hems on jeans/pants. I mainly bought it to give the inside seams a professional finish when making denim shirts for my guys. I bought a pfaff 4874 but honestly haven't used it much so far. I did topstitch some scrubs that I made for my daughter. It makes a great coverstich.

As far as ease of use and simplicity, I still like my 4 thread brother though. Will warn you folks who are not accustomed to threading sergers, be prepared to learn how.
Once you 'get it' you will be fine, until you learn how though, you may pull your hair out.

dar627742

i have a white serger ,pd $600.00[still have the receipt] 3-4 thread,allthe bells & whistles,inc. work book with all the fabric ,etc to practice on.also another beginners book bought separately.was bought just before my dh died & hasn't been used since.asking $150,you pay postage. i have no idea how to post pics,but i think it can still be found on line.if interested,pm me
thanx,dar