tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post5915265377844160571..comments2024-03-15T15:30:48.835-04:00Comments on Vacuuming the Lawn: Life-altering news: I need your advice!Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-15470790038191079552014-11-07T15:08:12.586-05:002014-11-07T15:08:12.586-05:00I bought a Babylock Imagine in 1997. I felt terri...I bought a Babylock Imagine in 1997. I felt terrible to spend that much money on a serger at the time. It has been a dream to own. I am still so happy with my purchase. I will say that the differential feed is not a deal at all 99% of the time I have it on the N setting. I've only really changed the differential feed when using specialty feet like the gathering foot. This machine just seems to stitch like a dream on any fabric that you throw at it. Stitches are perfect. If is is a garment that I've made before and don't need a lot of adjustments, I just serge the seams and call it done. Pajama pants are a breeze to sew. Years later I bought a coverstitch machine. I don't use it a ton, but I am not a big knit sewer either.BeckyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978486228919306813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-89056937000406174072014-10-08T21:51:07.867-04:002014-10-08T21:51:07.867-04:00Lucky you! A serger that threads itself - heaven....Lucky you! A serger that threads itself - heaven. I own a Bernina 1300 MDC serger/coverstitch machine. Due to lack of space, I can only have one serger so I have to change the settings to use the coverstitch feature but I have gotten used to it and it only takes me 5 minutes or less. Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-13325507533563725642014-10-08T16:16:44.876-04:002014-10-08T16:16:44.876-04:00Skip the expensive self threading serger and buy a...Skip the expensive self threading serger and buy a used 4 thread industrial serger. You will not believe you ever put up with your wonky domestic ever again. It does one thing and it does it aces.<br /><br />Then, use your old machine for three thread and roll hem and leave it forever set up that way.ebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16472250704324599791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-70984450237089623512014-10-08T10:55:35.067-04:002014-10-08T10:55:35.067-04:00I highly recommend babylock sergers. I have a used...I highly recommend babylock sergers. I have a used imagine (super old) which I bought from PatternReview classifieds recently and it has changed my sewing drastically. Its so much fun and I never have to worry about tension. The jet air threading is awesome too. I can't answer your question about timing though but its worth calling your dealer to see if they have any floor models/trade ins. You can save a bunch on those. Deepikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935057735120089777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-36868053112963238152014-10-08T08:10:53.612-04:002014-10-08T08:10:53.612-04:00I have the baby lock imagine and then the baby loc...I have the baby lock imagine and then the baby lock coverstitch machine. I love them both. Have had zero problems after 4 years of pretty good use. A friend has the janome coverstitch, she is not that impressed. I like having the 2 separate machines.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912178296552987471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-40579807480647669932014-10-07T23:36:31.209-04:002014-10-07T23:36:31.209-04:00I have had my Babylock Evolution for about 1.5 yea...I have had my Babylock Evolution for about 1.5 years and I have yet to find something to complain about. Having never owned a serger prior to the Babylock, I was a bit apprehensive about tension and threading, since I see many complaints with those issues with other machines. However, with the Evolution, threading is simple, and you never have to adjust the tension. I only adjust the differential feed if I am doing something special (lettuce hem), and then I just follow the instructions in the manual for the settings. I brought this machine home, threaded it up, and successfully sewed with all 8 threads on the first try. Last night, for the first time, I used the coverstitch feature, and it is very easy to convert from the regular overlocker mode. Once I got it threaded up correctly, I ran some knit fabric through, and had perfect stitches on the first try.<br />When I bought my machine, there was a promotion where you could get the Inspiration Guide (retails at a ridiculous ~$80) and a set of 6 accessory feet (valued at ~$300) at no additional cost. I don't think dealers have much leeway with the machine price.<br />As an engineer, I'm insistent on having good tools. The Evolution gets my approval.Kerrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-10168786652567723312014-10-07T23:04:45.658-04:002014-10-07T23:04:45.658-04:00As a local, like down the street local, I bought m...As a local, like down the street local, I bought my Babylock at American Sew and Vac. He strikes a good deal when cash is involved and I bought mine around Presidents Day. I have no other advice besides dealer advice.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-83587905440146545072014-10-07T22:02:16.143-04:002014-10-07T22:02:16.143-04:00I have a Bernina 1150MDA serger. What sold me was ...I have a Bernina 1150MDA serger. What sold me was I could adjust the DF. It has semi-auto needle threading, on board tool storage, easy to thread and a slightly bigger harp area. It also has micro tweeking ability - for those times when you are sewing the slightly more stretchy seam.<br />I don't know anything about the Enlighten. A dealer told me the baby lock evolve and the other one were fine if you were sewing the same thing. It would 'automatically' adjust the df - sensing the fabric somehow. People buy them for the jet air threading. The older sergers were a bear to thread, my bernina is easy peasy.<br /><br />I got mine as a show special (NW Quilt expo in portland) and got them to throw in an extra foot plus a $50 gift cert for the store. Which came in handy for thread cones!<br />Whatever you do, buy from someone you can take lessons from. Or, easily get to in order to have problems solved. FYI, I cannot read my serger manual. It was translated into chinese and then reverse translated into some mutant englese.<br /><br /> I bought my Janome coverstitch on ebay. Lots easier to operate. If you're sewing clothing get the separate machines. And the coverstitch manual was way easier to read. <br /><br />The babylocks have small harps compared to the dedicated coverstitch machines. Not a lot of room on the right to cram bulky dresses through.<br /><br />My friends' mother bought the babylock evolve/imagine (?one without coverstitch) because of her older eyesight - so the jet air threading became very important.<br /><br />I might keel over if my dad ever bought me anything like this. . .you are lucky.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-44335459015298883992014-10-07T21:15:57.549-04:002014-10-07T21:15:57.549-04:00Here are my answers. =)
1. Get some comparative ...Here are my answers. =)<br /><br />1. Get some comparative prices and see if your dealer will match. There was a truck sale (*head scratch*) going on in New Hampshire on Janome Coverstitch machines. When I called my dealer to see if they would have something similar at their store, she sold me the machine at the truck sale price. I normally don't shop during the holiday season, so I don't know what sales are available.<br /><br />2. I hear lots of folks like the Juki something-or-other with jet air threading. It's new and is supposed to have the same technology as Babylock. I really like my Janome MyLock 204D. It's been a real workhorse even with my silly user mistakes. Though I'm not in the market for a serger right now, I considered getting a Juki or another Janome.<br /><br />3. What's differential feed? =) I never adjust it on my knits; perhaps I should.<br /><br />4. I like having a separate coverstitch machine. I don't want to have to change the thread or mechanism just to coverstitch something. I have the space for both, so that might be something you want to consider.<br /><br />It's nice that your dad is getting the machine for you. It's a great investment and you'll definitely get lots of use out of it.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-24195671944596054652014-10-07T21:13:10.153-04:002014-10-07T21:13:10.153-04:00I'm looking forward to your newest addition. M...I'm looking forward to your newest addition. My overlocker is older than my nephew so I wish you well on your purchase.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-8317229539199036222014-10-07T20:59:30.978-04:002014-10-07T20:59:30.978-04:00I have a BL Imagine and a separate cover stitch ma...I have a BL Imagine and a separate cover stitch machine. Nice to have both so you can go back and forth without without switchig settings. I am not sure I would like to give up my DF feature. Sometimes I am the only one who can determine what I am trying to accomplish and how the fabric is feeding. The DF feed on the Bablylocks is a very simple lever on the right lower front of the machine. Super easy to use.barbaraqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793251354124698841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-50770017883347540352014-10-07T19:25:31.589-04:002014-10-07T19:25:31.589-04:00I have a Babylock Evolve (the predecessor to the E...I have a Babylock Evolve (the predecessor to the Evolution) that I bought used about a year ago, and I love it. I do use and love the coverstitch functionality, although, if I had the space, it would be nice to have a separate CV machine. It's not that big of a pain to switch back and forth, though--it takes me about 5 minutes. I haven't had to mess with the DF feed on mine unless I was doing some sort of decorative stitching, like a lettuce edge hem. Congratulations on your impending new family member!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.com