inexpensive serger?

I know this has probably been discussed before, but I haven't seen it recently, and stuff changes all the time...

I'm thinking of buying an inexpensive (as they go) serger. Basically for occasional use, occasional leotard making, seam repair, edging embroidery material... that sort of thing.

Really, it's only the leotard thing that's *really* making me think, I'm a bit frustrated with sizing right now... and my normal machine's stitches really just don't work "right" for stretch materials.

Any suggestions for light use?

Thanks,

-Liz

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Cozit/Liz
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A second hand one! Much cheaper than a cheap new one and a lot less frustrating if you pick up a good one,

Reply to
Kate Dicey

Allow enough to get it serviced too. Just in case.

Reply to
Just Allan

Be very careful with sergers. If you get one that frustrates you, you will never use it. Stay away from Brother sergers. Brother makes a great sewing machine but a lousy serger. I know it happened to me. I just bought a White Superlock 2000 and I love this machine. It is very user friendly, which is very, very important and easy to thread. And it didn't cost an arm an a leg brand new. If you buy a refurbished one be sure you get a good warranty and have them demonstrate the machine you are buying before you leave the store. Also you sit down and sew on the machine yourself before you leave the store.

I hope this helps. Good luck. LakeUrchin

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Lake Urchin

Actually, I'll add a couple more points to this. I've heard Singer is getting better, but for a long time they were troublesome. Not sure about this though. Also, the only disadvantage to buying secondhand for us was, my wife was never shown how to use the machine/s - as mentioned above. Warranty - probably not as important to some people

- but do make sure it sews nice neat stitches; starts & stops and is easily controlled. They really benefit from regular servicing anyway.

Allan.

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Just Allan

Consider a good, used one. I picked up a 12 year old Babylock serger for $50, a model that was top of the line when it was new, and cost almost $1,000 at the time (I know as the original sales receipt came with it). That was a lot of money back then!!!. I love my Babylock... has an al metal body, and will serge through ANYTHING. I could never afford $1,000 on a serger (or sewing machine for that matter), and since If you're on a budget but prefer excellent quality tools, getting what used to be top of the line instead of what is currently low end is the way to go.

------------------------ "Old quilters never die, they just go to pieces."

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IMS

Cozit/Liz found this in the back of the refrigerator:

get a nice old used one/

Penny S

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Penny S

IMS found this in the back of the refrigerator: .

I'll second baby lock.. I have a BL428 that is 16 years old that is great.

Penny S

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Penny S

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