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Posted by HC on February 6, 2006, 6:58 pm
G'day Raelynn
A dedicated coverstitch machine would be nice...just make sure you have
enough space as having to move machines each time you wanted to use one
would soon wear thin. For this reason I bought a Janome Compulock (5
thread overlocker/serger with coverstitch) and am more than happy with
it. Swapping to coverstitch isn't too painful and you get quicker each
time you do it. I also love the rolled hem which only takes a few
seconds to setup with NO change of needleplate/foot/etc which was needed
on my previous overlocker and gives perfect results every time.
I can't comment on the machines you've mentioned because I have never
used them, but I did buy mine in a trading post weekly newspaper and
phoned the lady, I didn't actually see the machine until it arrived, but
it was exactly as she had described and I was really happy with the
deal. Of course, I don't get any backup from the local dealer but I had
enquired there about a brand new Compulock and they wouldn't order one
until I had paid for it, which meant I couldn't change my mind anyhow,
so I wasn't any worse off buying secondhand over the phone. I decided
if it wasn't what I liked or was happy with, then I'd resell on eBay,
but it's staying with me for many years to come, I use it more than I
ever used my previous overlocker due to the fact it's SO easy to thread,
has more features (particularly coverstitch) and the auto tension is a
dream come true.
not easy is it?
Bronwyn ;-)
Raelynn V. Richardson wrote:
>
> Hi,
> does anyone have any expirence with a coverstitch machine?
>
> There seems to be a lot out there and I just wondered if anyone had any
> recommendations.
>
> Anyone familiar with the Yamata machines? They seem to be less
> expensive...it makes me worry. They have two options. (Allbrands.com
> has pictures/details if interested)
>
> How about the Brother machine?...Is it more reliable than the bottom of
> the line sewing machines that company makes?
>
> I have a serger 3-4 thread already (a white) Not great, certainly not
> top of the line, but it works.
>
> Should I look into getting a 2-5 (or 2-8 babylock Evolve) machine
> instead? and replacing the serger rather than adding a machine?
>
> I was just looking for some personal experiences. Is an coverstich
> machine hard to use? A swiching settings from a "do-it-all serger" a
> pain? I mentioned the three brands I found so far (yamata, Brother,
> babylock) are there some I should look into?
>
> I plan on going to look at the local dealers before I decide for sure,
> we just don't have a lot of them in my area. So I'm not sure where I
> should start, I was hoping to do a little research on-line to narrow
> down to a few to "test drive". When I do go in, I will be taking samples
> of various knits and slinkys which is what I wanted the machine to hem.
> I'm not opposed to ordering online though. If the price is right, and
> I'm not giving up dealer support. (Not all brands have deallers in this
> area)
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer,
> Raelynn
>
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