eleezybeth
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Post by eleezybeth on Dec 2, 2016 13:20:01 GMT
FIL is very generous at Christmas. And my list is over due (seriously, 3 texts a day.)
I've wanted a serger for awhile. Now, mind you, I've never serged anything. I rarely make clothing but I do craft a lot and make pillows/curtains every time we move. So do I really need a serger? He helped me get my new sewing machine last Christmas (and I hate it) so I know he would go for it.
I looked on Amazon (he has Prime) and wow- they are way more expensive than I thought.
So the questions:
1. Can a dunce learn to serge or am I going to be frustrated just figuring out how to thread it?
2. Will I use it if all I make are pillows, curtains and occasional craft things?
3. Is there a $100 model that is worth the trouble or is the only way to go the $400 and if I get the $100 I'm truly wasting my time.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 14:12:14 GMT
I LOVE my serger! I use it on curtains, crafts, and clothing. It makes the process soooooo much easier. You will want to get a four thread serger which will allow for more stitch styles. Learning to thread it takes time, but like everything else once you work with it you will get the hang of it. What I would advise is buying one from a local sewing machine shop so you can get lessons. It that is not an option (sergers can be quite pricey going a brick & mortar store route) I would get either the Brother 1034D or Juki MO644D models. Both are available on Amazon.
Have fun!
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Post by teri on Dec 2, 2016 14:43:08 GMT
The brother 1034D is what I have. I LOVE it. It is by far the easiest one to rethread.
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Post by kellybelly77 on Dec 2, 2016 15:57:16 GMT
I love my serger! I use it in almost everything that I make. I have the same model as teri. It has been a great beginner machine. I also inherited my grandma's Bernina which is more finicky but makes beautiful rolled hems. I actually have both set up on my sewing table! I have 3 girls so I do a bunch of rolled hems.  |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 2, 2016 17:00:44 GMT
I had a Bernina that my mom bought for me back in the 80's. I used it a fair bit but I sewed a lot too. I gave it to one of my nieces who sews a lot for her kids. There are times now when it would be nice to have one again, but it wouldn't really do anything that my Janome can't do.
My serger had a trimming feature so it would clip the seam allowances as you sewed. It was kind of a blessing and a curse. On the one hand it was nice to not have to go back and trim them (which you sometimes need to do). But on the other hand if you screwed something up and had to go back and rip all the stitches, it was a huge PITA to pull out the stitches and your seam allowances were all cut down so good luck if you had any notches, etc. that were now clipped off.
IMO sergers are best used for knit fabrics that need stretchy seams, or for things where you want a narrow finished hem. I don't know that I would use it for curtains or pillows much, I would use my regular sewing machine for those types of projects.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Dec 2, 2016 17:53:31 GMT
I just got a Brother 1034D - It was $150ish at Amazon on Thanksgiving day. Since I haven't opened it yet, I can't help but a lady I know who does tons of research had posted the sale on her IG account and I bought it just from that.
I'm excited to use it and it wasn't that expensive. I hope to make my own yoga pants.
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eleezybeth
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Post by eleezybeth on Dec 2, 2016 22:23:35 GMT
Thank you all for your feedback! I appreciate it.
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 3, 2016 2:20:42 GMT
I'm late to the thread but I just wanted to say that when I used to sew I couldn't live without my serger (or overlocker as we call it). It makes such a difference to the quality of the finish on seams, and I used it on every single thing I ever sewed. I also used to make a ton of clothes out of stretch and fleece fabrics when my kids were little - t-shorts, tracksuits, pyjamas, ballet outfits, bathers etc etc. A lot of the stuff was made using only the overlocker, not even a sewing machine. I also inherited my grandma's Bernina which is more finicky but makes beautiful rolled hems. I actually have both set up on my sewing table! I have 3 girls so I do a bunch of rolled hems. I also love the rolled hem function and used to use that quite a lot. 1. Can a dunce learn to serge or am I going to be frustrated just figuring out how to thread it? I did a course when I bought it, and that helped a lot. I remember the hardest part was learning how to thread the darn thing. The first time I had to rethread it to change colours, it took me HOURS! I was so frustrated, and rang my mum almost in tears. After a while I could do it practically in my sleep. Get one!!  |
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Post by kelbel827 on Dec 3, 2016 2:40:56 GMT
Brother 1034D here. Love it. I use it for anything I can. Super easy to thread. would be perfect for pillows and curtains
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Post by Grom Pea on Dec 3, 2016 5:22:51 GMT
Man this thread makes me want a serger! I just bought two shirts that look great but are t shirt material and $38 when they're full price. They could also stand to be 3 inches longer on my long torso. I feel like I could just make my own shirts but with Jersey I think you need a serger, right?
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