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From: bubblefizz_1
Date: 10-01-2003, 08:27 AM (1 of 12)
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I got my janome QC machine! .but now im after an overlocker/serger, ive seen a few on ebay and the one im looking at is a cheap one 3 thread and doesnt trim its made by sew land i think. Anybody think if this is worth the buy it cost £30??? Angie
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User: bubblefizz_1
Member since: 07-25-2003 Total posts: 35 
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From: lovemyfabric
Date: 10-01-2003, 10:44 AM (2 of 12)
| The price doesn't sound like very much for a serger, but I don't think I would want a serger that didn't trim the edges and does a really cheap serger do a good job? I never heard of that brand. |
User: lovemyfabric
Member since: 06-06-2003 Total posts: 126
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From: bubblefizz_1
Date: 10-01-2003, 10:54 AM (3 of 12)
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mmmmm i dunno what to do........do i really need to have a cutter on it?
Angie
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User: bubblefizz_1
Member since: 07-25-2003 Total posts: 35
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From: plrlegal
Date: 10-01-2003, 11:00 AM (4 of 12)
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One of the functions of an actual serger is to trim and finish seams at the same time. To me, a serger without a trimming blade would be useless. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: bubblefizz_1
Date: 10-01-2003, 11:18 AM (5 of 12)
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here is the one im looking at tell me what ya think!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2350198992&category=121&rd=1 Angie
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User: bubblefizz_1
Member since: 07-25-2003 Total posts: 35
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From: wghmch
Date: 10-01-2003, 11:39 AM (6 of 12)
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This is a "toy"! Don't waste your money. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: Aimee S
Date: 10-01-2003, 12:26 PM (7 of 12)
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I agree that is a toy... all it will cause you is heartache. Save up and get a janome serger they are all great workhorses.
The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
http://photos.yahoo.com/aimeehs29 |
User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488 
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From: bubblefizz_1
Date: 10-01-2003, 12:51 PM (8 of 12)
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Well thanks Guys for letting me know. to tell you the true i havnt the foggiest what is a good overlocker they all look the same to me. BTW ive never used one in my life! Angie
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User: bubblefizz_1
Member since: 07-25-2003 Total posts: 35
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From: Aimee S
Date: 10-01-2003, 02:50 PM (9 of 12)
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to find out what a good overlocker is go to the library and read the singer book sewing with an overlocker. It will give you an idea of what one does and how they work. then you can test drive some at the dealers to find which one you are comfortable with. They have trade ins usally for sale and they give lessons on the ones you buy. Yes buying from a dealer is more expensive but the classes are worth it.
The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
http://photos.yahoo.com/aimeehs29 |
User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488
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From: Debzy
Date: 10-10-2003, 09:37 AM (10 of 12)
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i know i'm a bit late here but i just had to stick my two cents in! (or two pence lol) those sewland 'overlockers' are horrible. my friend bought one from argos and took it straight back. not worth the time or the effort, they don't even have a blade! whereabouts in the uk are you? have you tried john lewis? they have a janome for £199 or a nice brother for £259... |
User: Debzy
Member since: 06-02-2003 Total posts: 71 |
From: bubblefizz_1
Date: 10-10-2003, 10:08 AM (11 of 12)
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Hya I live in Stafforshire Debzy, I just thought of buying the sewland because it was cheap and ive never used an overlocker before.(and not sure as to why i want one) Just thought it would have done me lol. Angie
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User: bubblefizz_1
Member since: 07-25-2003 Total posts: 35
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From: Debzy
Date: 10-10-2003, 02:07 PM (12 of 12)
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i know, when i first saw it i couldn't belive how cheap it was. i thought it was too good to be true... and it was lol if you're new to overlockers and a bit unsure, i'd advise you to steer clear of ebay or any second hand place, and invest a little bit more money buying new from a dealer or shop where you can go back if you've any queries. somewhere that can give you lessons and advice. that's why i thought of john lewis but it depends on what shops you have near to you? |
User: Debzy
Member since: 06-02-2003 Total posts: 71 |
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