tscweaves

This is a timely posting. I am picking up a used serger on Friday. I have been on the fence for a long time as well, but I know it will be wonderful for my handwoven cloth and the garments I want to make from that woven yardage. This one was for a price I could not pass up so if it does not work out, I will not be out a lot of cash.

D.Henson

Thank you Rhonda K for info link.
I have also been looking on Pinterest for ideas and love the baby swaddle blankets and burp clothes. And love the idea of looking for a great used one. Thanks for all the input.

madamekelly

I wanted a serger for years, but it was never in the budget until I found a Husqvarna at St. Vinnie’s for less than $100! Now it is available when I need it. I am so happy to have it since I make clothing, dolls, toys, and assorted crafts in addition to my quilting. It only took me a couple hours with the manual I got online, to be able to thread it, and get it working. If you can take a class, do it. It would have been much easier to learn if I could have done that, but life doesn’t always run “according to wishes”.

cashs_mom

You'll love a serger for handwovens and garments. It saves so much time and makes nice neat edges.

Yakkity

I bought my Brother serger several years ago. Great for clothing and I also use it too serge the ends of fabric before washing. Saves a lot of time. Wouldn’t want to do without.

TexasTillie

I love my serger too ! I have only had it a year or 2 but it has been invaluable. I bought the Brother 1034 D from Walmarts for about $200. Not difficult to thread, except for the first time. But it came with a step by step DVD. So that really helped.

Sew Freak

I hope to never have to sew w/o a serger....they are pretty much essential for clothes sewing. B U T ....depending on how old your sewing machine is it may have come with an overedge stitch foot. I'm not sure when or on what machine they were first introduced but my Bernina is around 15yrs or older and it and my H-Viking (much newer) both have them. It sews the edge of your cut piece to encase the threads much like a serger but it definitely does not have the same zig-zag look like what the seams on a store garment has. I have used the overcast foot many times even on garments and other crafts instead of my serger...don't ask why I don't know. I really think for me it depends on what the garment is....ie- on house dresses for me (I refuse to say moo-moos!!!) I will use the overcast foot but the serger also goes a lot faster....I find I go slower with the overcast foot. Can't help you on your decision but I don't think you'll regret buying a serger.

D.Henson

Thanks somuch for all the input and suggestions. I have a newer Bernina and I will check out the "overcast foot". I also have made house dresses, don't wear outside (haha) and joke about not calling them moo-moos!

I've been checking out info on the Brother machines as many people seem to like these.
Thanks again.