Serger??
#31
Janome is a great serger and easy to thread and has easy conversion to rolled hem. They have a 5 thread serger that does cover stitch also. Easy to set up because it had a dial that set things up for you with a handy guide. They had a free arm so you may be able to find one of those used. I am luck and have one of those and love it.
#34
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NC
Posts: 246
I have 2, the Babylock Imagine that self-threads the loopers (whoosh!) which is the one I use. I love it and if wore out I would get another. I also have a Pfaff Creative 10 thread serger --what was I thinking when I bought it? I never use the Pfaff, it's way too complicated -- would love to sell it if anyone is interested. Unless you are doing a lot of decorative serging, a 4 or 5 thread machine is adequate.
#36
I have a White Superlock 2000 ATS that I bought through mail-order several years ago. I use it all the time both for clothing construction and have also made quilts with it. I particularly like the rolled hem feature. All in all, I think the true key to sergers is to leave them set up and ready so that you will use them; become familiar with them so that threading becomes second nature; and buy a specialty book to learn techniques instead of just overcast seams.
#37
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cambridge, Minn
Posts: 40
I bought a brother for under 200 it has 4 thread, differential, roll hemmed, extra foot and free arm. the lower loop is easy to thread, plus pictures on the case, use mine all the time- got at walmart on line, made baby receive blankets pj, and baby quilt ,love it
#38
Although it costs more, I bought a Juki in 1999. It can be sewn with either 3 or 4 threads, came with several feet, a good manual, and has never been worked on. It is a workhorse & does not vibrate. IMO, most sergers are difficult to thread but with patience & practice, it gets easier. Another important consideration is the dealer and take classes if possible (try the local VoTech adult ed. classes).
#39
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
Posts: 1,329
Originally Posted by scowlkat
My recommendation for must haves:
Rolled hem capability without changing plates
3/4 thread
Differential feed
Free arm is nice if you can find it
Rolled hem capability without changing plates
3/4 thread
Differential feed
Free arm is nice if you can find it
#40
I have a Babylock Lauren. The best ones thread themselves but they cost a lot. They are hard to thread & use lots of thread. Make sure you buy where they will show you how to use it. They can be trickey. Good luck.
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