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02-08-2011, 07:44 PM

#61

FroggyinTexas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Raggiemom

I want to buy an inexpensive serger. Since I already own Janome machines, I was leaning towards a Janome serger. However, my husband found a Singer one for less than $200. I've never serged before and not sure what to look for in one. What are the "must-have" features on a serger and do any of you any recommendations? Or machines that you would definitely stay away from?

Thanks! :)

I love my Baby Lock, which I bought from the Janome dealer. I woud not get the Singer because of an experience my DGD had with the one she bought.
But all sergers are hard to thread, so be prepared to have to spend several frustrating hours learning how to do it.

02-08-2011, 09:10 PM

#62

HeatherS

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I bought a Singer and it lasted about 2 months. I was driven crazy trying to thread the bottom looper. Got rid of it and bought another Brother which I had previously and I love it.

02-08-2011, 09:32 PM

#63

Cookie64

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I wish I was able to thread it. I have an Elna. Can not thread it. hate it because of that. Used it about 4 times in 18 years. Go cheaper till you know if you will use it or not.

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02-08-2011, 09:34 PM

#64

shadow59602

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I have the Brother 1034 Serger and I love it. It's so easy to use.It's almost self threading.That was the biggest selling point for me.

02-08-2011, 09:40 PM

#65

Dee

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I would go with a Brother. I love mine. Easy to thread. Like it much better then my old Simplicity.

02-09-2011, 04:51 AM

#66

jpthequilter

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Originally Posted by Raggiemom

If you can possibly borrow one, try it first to see if you will really like it...I am acquainted with at least a half dozen quilters who fell for the advertising, that never use the ones they bought.
Come to think of it...perhaps you could get one even cheaper from somebody in the forum ?

02-09-2011, 08:03 AM

#67

Jo Mama

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The best is the Baby Lock - threads itself but it is SUPER EXPENSIVE. I have a Viking 936 and have taken classes with others who have the Singer cheaper models and they never completed the class because their sergers would not work properly or didn't have the right feature - waste of money in my opinion.

02-09-2011, 02:41 PM

#68

Joset

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I owned a singer serger and i didnt have a good reaults with it. i now own a janome serger and so easy to run and thread.

02-09-2011, 03:53 PM

#69

suzm

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Would not buy a Singer serger, had one and gave it away. I have my second Baby Lock serger and love it.

02-09-2011, 06:24 PM

#70

batdancer

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Just took a serger class using my old White machine. The teacher got it running, saving me hours of frustration. Whatever machine you get, I would take a few lessons with a person who can answer your questions and can trouble shoot. The manuals aren't always very clear.