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Posted by Gings on August 26, 2007, 2:27 pm
Hi,
Which coverstitch machine is the better one to buy please.
Many thanks
Gings
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Posted by Kay Lancaster on August 26, 2007, 10:42 pm
> Hi,
> Which coverstitch machine is the better one to buy please.
Whichever one suits your needs and wallet. No, I'm not being facetious.
Most of the coverstitch machines out there (with the exception of Yamata,
of which I've only heard words I try not to use) are pretty good.
There are three needle coverstitchers, two needle coverstitchers, stitchers
with various needle spacings, top coverstitch, bottom coverstitch, and
combination machines. Only you know what you need/want.
Me, I've got a Bernina 009D coverstitch only machine, two needles. Does
exactly what I want, which is reliable, basic coverstitch.
Kay
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Posted by CypSew on August 27, 2007, 1:07 am
As Kay said, different people like different makes & models. If you ask 10
people what overlocker each owns and likes, you might get 10 different
answers. I personally like my Pfaff 4872, although it is some 6-8 years
old. It is a 5-thread with coverstitch hem. I have 2 cousins, who are
sisters, one loves the Bernina and the other a Janome.
I suggest you go online and check each machine's website, study what each
does, then go to a dealer, taking some samples of fabric and try some you
think might suit you. If they don't allow you to operate the machine, run,
don't walk away and go to another one. Remember sewing machines/overlockers
are like cars, no one model for everyone.
Hope this helps.
Emily
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Posted by HC on August 27, 2007, 2:00 am
G'day Gings
Well, just to add to your confusion I have a Janome 1000CP (3 needle)
and love it! When upgrading my overlocker 3 years ago I decided to get
a Janome Compulock which also does coverstitch, but soon found that I
used the CS much more than anticipated and it turned out to be a pita
swapping back and forth all the time, so then I bought a 'very' slightly
used 1000CP. I've read that Janome have ceased making the 900CP (2
needle) although there are some still listed on ebay.com but the price
hasn't been reduced. Personally I think the 1000CP gives so many more
options for an extra Au$100 that it was worth the additional cost.
There is a Janome CP group on the PatternReview.com site if you wish to
canvass more CS owners.
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/sewingclasses/board.pl?t=13608
Hope this helps?
Bronwyn ;-)
Gings wrote:
> Hi,
> Which coverstitch machine is the better one to buy please.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Gings
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