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sergers

Tips, Suggestions, and General Discussions about quilting by machine.
kho
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sergers

Post by kho » Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:46 am

I am thinking of putting one on my Christmas list or maybe my birthday/anniversary list. Which ones do you recommend that aren't too pricey-around $300 or so?

TooMuchFabric
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Re: sergers

Post by TooMuchFabric » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:35 pm

I had a Simplicity serger for years, truly years. It did not have differential feed but now I believe they do. It worked perfectly and I really used it much more than the "upgrade" I purchased. I really like the one I bought but I used the Simplicity a whole lot!

I believe they(Simplicity) run between $180 and $300. I would not spend a lot on a serger because of the limited usage. I wouldn't want to be without one but they only do so much.

Jo Ann

Susie
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Re: sergers

Post by Susie » Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:55 pm

I love my serger. It is old though, was my mom's. It is a White brand and is about 15 years old. Never have had a problem with it, keep it oiled and the fuzz blown out. I use it mainly for sewing pj's for the grandkids and occasionally dresses and costumes. I like being able to have the edges so nicely finished. I was told once by a sewing shop to never get rid of it as they don't make them as heavy duty now. You might want to talk to a sewing machine shop and see if they have any older reconditioned ones.
Susie

gardenquilter
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Re: sergers

Post by gardenquilter » Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:54 pm

this is something I would love to have alsoe but never sure about even which features to look for

quilterbee
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Re: sergers

Post by quilterbee » Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:18 am

My buddy just bought a new Bernina serger off Craigslist for $45! Amie

Littlebit
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Re: sergers

Post by Littlebit » Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:10 am

I want to get a serger too! What does one look for in a serger, any suggestions??

Michelle :)

quilterbee
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Re: sergers

Post by quilterbee » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:49 am

I just found another Bernina serger for $45 and I'm picking it up tomorrow night. What on earth am I going to do with it,lol??? Amie

gmaann
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Re: sergers

Post by gmaann » Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:42 am

Quilterbee - do your magic on it and sell it to kho!!

beccasmom
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Re: sergers

Post by beccasmom » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:05 am

Ok where are you getting these Sergers at such a good price. I have been looking for one and got one earlier this year off EBay but it got messed up in shipping so I had to return it. i am still looking for one.

Brenda

quilterbee
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Re: sergers

Post by quilterbee » Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:17 pm

Craigslist, Amie

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