Burda Style For people who sew

Hi there fellow sewists,

I am looking to purchase a serger and I’m just starting some research. What do you all recommend? I’m looking for a sturdy, reliable machine. If you have a moment I would very much appreciate your opinions/explanations regarding which serger you think is best (for home use, not commercial).

Thanks!

Nic

Aug 25, 2011, 11.22 PM by oldschoolmama

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  Nov 5, 2011, 01.10 PMby mickeygirl

  go to some different stores or dealers. You need to try the machine and get lessons when you buy it. You should also look for one that is easy to thread.

  Mine does rolled hem, overlock, two to four threads, differential feed. Some people like coverstitch but I just use a double needle on my sewing machine for hems.
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  Nov 5, 2011, 06.43 PMby katexxxxxx

  There have been several discussions about this recently. Have you looked in the archives?

  http://www.burdastyle.com/discussions/skill-tank/topics/question-about-sergers

  http://www.burdastyle.com/discussions/someone-help-me/topics/i-need-advice-on-buying-a-serger-overlock-machine—2

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    Nov 5, 2011, 07.13 PMby patti-r

    Kate for some reason the seond site did not work, 404 error.

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    Nov 5, 2011, 09.59 PMby katexxxxxx

    No idea why not – I just coped the url when I found it.

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  Nov 5, 2011, 10.20 PMby patti-r

  Has happen to me several times, have posted info on member’s wall then it worked. Consider it a Dis-Service to others & Sewbies who may want to see your Url.

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    Nov 6, 2011, 11.10 AMby katexxxxxx

    Try this one: http://www.burdastyle.com/discussions/someone-help-me/topics/i-need-advice-on-buying-a-serger-overlock-machine

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  Nov 6, 2011, 05.14 PMby patti-r

  Kate, Yay it works!!

  Also found the Archives, Blog to Archives well hidden. Should be put in “Discussion Catogories” for quicker access.

  Thank you, I have Dubbed you the Grande Dame of Burdastyle!!

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    Nov 6, 2011, 06.17 PMby katexxxxxx

    Blushes… Thank you. :)