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coverstitch machine questions

Hi, does anyone have any expirence with a coverstitch machine?

There seems to be a lot out there and I just wondered if anyone had any recommendations.

Anyone familiar with the Yamata machines? They seem to be less expensive...it makes me worry. They have two options. (Allbrands.com has pictures/details if interested)

How about the Brother machine?...Is it more reliable than the bottom of the line sewing machines that company makes?

I have a serger 3-4 thread already (a white) Not great, certainly not top of the line, but it works.

Should I look into getting a 2-5 (or 2-8 babylock Evolve) machine instead? and replacing the serger rather than adding a machine?

I was just looking for some personal experiences. Is an coverstich machine hard to use? A swiching settings from a "do-it-all serger" a pain? I mentioned the three brands I found so far (yamata, Brother, babylock) are there some I should look into?

I plan on going to look at the local dealers before I decide for sure, we just don't have a lot of them in my area. So I'm not sure where I should start, I was hoping to do a little research on-line to narrow down to a few to "test drive". When I do go in, I will be taking samples of various knits and slinkys which is what I wanted the machine to hem. I'm not opposed to ordering online though. If the price is right, and I'm not giving up dealer support. (Not all brands have deallers in this area)

Thanks for any help you can offer, Raelynn

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Raelynn V. Richardson
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G'day Raelynn

A dedicated coverstitch machine would be nice...just make sure you have enough space as having to move machines each time you wanted to use one would soon wear thin. For this reason I bought a Janome Compulock (5 thread overlocker/serger with coverstitch) and am more than happy with it. Swapping to coverstitch isn't too painful and you get quicker each time you do it. I also love the rolled hem which only takes a few seconds to setup with NO change of needleplate/foot/etc which was needed on my previous overlocker and gives perfect results every time.

I can't comment on the machines you've mentioned because I have never used them, but I did buy mine in a trading post weekly newspaper and phoned the lady, I didn't actually see the machine until it arrived, but it was exactly as she had described and I was really happy with the deal. Of course, I don't get any backup from the local dealer but I had enquired there about a brand new Compulock and they wouldn't order one until I had paid for it, which meant I couldn't change my mind anyhow, so I wasn't any worse off buying secondhand over the phone. I decided if it wasn't what I liked or was happy with, then I'd resell on eBay, but it's staying with me for many years to come, I use it more than I ever used my previous overlocker due to the fact it's SO easy to thread, has more features (particularly coverstitch) and the auto tension is a dream come true. not easy is it? Bronwyn ;-)

Raelynn V. Richards>

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HC

If you are happy with the job your serger is doing, you might check out the CoverPro machines from Janome.

gwh

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G. Wayne Hines

I have the Bernina 2000 DCE which converts and boy do I wish that I had gotten a regular serger and a dedicated cover machine. Although switching isn't difficult, it does take time and I find myself mapping out the sewing process in my mind so that the least number of transformations possible are made. So, if you are happy with your serger....I would just get the cover machine. Joy in Michigan

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Joy Hardie

Good point Wayne...I forget about the CoverPro machines because I've never seen one, but from what I read on the Janome site they would be a good option. Of course, space can become a problem once you start getting a collection of machines....just look at my sewing room!! LOL

Br> >

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HC

I have the Coverpro and love it! I also have a Babylock Evolve and love it, too! lol The Coverpro doesn't have any binders but with a little fiddling I got the Babylock binder to work on the Coverpro. Janome just came out with new feet not long ago for the Coverpro....and it was about time considering the amount of time the machine had been on the market....no binders yet.

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AllAboutMe

Thanks everyone for you suggestions,

I'll go look at the other coverstitch models that you suggested. (and the sergers that do everything.)

Raelynn

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Raelynn V. Richardson

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nobodyhome1

Take a look at the three middle examples, top row, on this page:

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is used for the hems on most commercially manufactured T-shirts.

HTH,

Beverly

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BEI Design

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