older model sergers

If you are happy with your current serger, you might want to check out some of the machines that only do coverstitches. It might save you money and you won't have the hassle of conversion to/from coverstitch functions.

gwh

Hi,

I don't actually have a serger. I have a Husqvarna viking 555 that does everything I need except for finishing hems nicely. It's overlock is good but I would prefere to have the fabric cut as I overlock as a serger would do. I can do a coverstitch using a double needle but I think a proper coverstitch might better. I suppose to keep costs down I could just get a regular serger and not bother about the coverstitch.

Jen

You could pick up an older serger. I now have 2 Pfaff 4 threads, a

788 and a 4760, identical machines, but the 4760 was a re-release. . One is permanently set up for flat lock for sweats etc, and the other is set most of the time for 4 thread serging buy its really easy to change for rolled hems etc. When I wanted a cover stitch machine I did look into the Pfaffs as I sell them, but could not see the extra cost and the hassle of changing over all the time to cover stitch so I purchased a Janome cover stitch machine. It was in the $500. range, and is a breeze to operate. It looks and works like a sewing machine and that is wonderful. My second Pfaff serger model 788 I got off eBay for just under $200 including shipping. The older ones are out there and if you do not need all the bells and whistles there are many to choose from. As all sergers are made by the same 3-4 companies in Asia, the badged brand name is less important than the actual machine. Both my Pfaffs were made by Hosei and are fantastic machines.

I have the Huskylock 836, I think, bought in 1997. It hasn't given me any problems. I have replaced both blades but I have also used it quite a bit. I was under the impression they were made in Sweden but I may be wrong. Kirsten Sollie

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