Sergers?

[dancerjodi]

Someone special may be buying me a serger for my birthday - do you have any recommendations? I don't know a thing about them so I don't know what's good, bad or indifferent.

I've looked at Sears already (my machine is from there, I like their warranty/service plans) but their options were limited.

Thanks in advance!

Comments

[electricsoup.livejournal.com]

I *heart* my serger! it's only a cheapie one though, I think it's actually made by simplicity, or at least they sell it under that name.

But it's done me very well. well, except for the time I miscalculated where the boning was, and broke both needles. :)

[synaesthesia.livejournal.com]

Lucky!

I don't know much about sergers but you may want to visit Marie's Sewing Center in the Wouburn Mall (next to Fabric Place). I purchased my regular Elna machine there and would really recommend them. They spent a lot of time with me and let me play around, even though the purchase price I would be spending was low relative to many of the machines they carry (you have to check out the computer-controlled embroidery machines!). Extremely helpful in helping me find the best machine fit for my needs, since up 'til then I'd never used more than straight/zigzag.

This wouldn't be the place to find a cheap machine, as they carry some high end brands (Baby Lock, Pfaff, Elna) but I was really impressed with the service. My machine came with a 30(!) year warranty from the manufacturer, and the shop offers a one-year trade-in plan -- you can trade in your machine for a more expensive one within a year, and the trade-in value is equal to whatever you paid. You also get one free class with purchase.

Oh, there's a website: http://www.mariessewing.com/

So I guess the short answer is: I don't know, but these folks would. :)

[nepenthedreams]

Does Viking make one? I'm a big fan of Viking.

I have a serger that I could show you on Saturday, but it's pretty old and would probably be more of a "what not to buy".

We need to have a sewing bee soon!

[mizdarkgirl.livejournal.com]

JoAnn's has some on sale this week but I have no idea about sergers...

Here is a link to How to Select a Serger including a checklist of features.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art2929.asp
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art2930.asp


Here is a link on "What to buy"
http://www.sergerplace.com/sergerquest.html#what%20serger%20to%20buy


Some personal reviews
http://www.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/sm/allsmreviews.pl
http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Large_Appliances-All-Sewing_Machines-Serger
http://www.go-sewing.com/library/blresult2.htm

Some specs
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/sergercats.html