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From: cera
Date: 03-18-2004, 10:10 AM (1 of 4)
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Hi Folks, I am looking for a sewing machine that does a chain stitch. I understand Singer and Kenmore machines used to have this feature, but I a not sure if their machines still do. I have a Kenmore Elite and it doesn't do a chainstitch. Does anyone have any suggestions please? Thanks, Toronto, Canada :)
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User: cera
Member since: 09-27-2000 Total posts: 34 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 03-18-2004, 03:16 PM (2 of 4)
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cera welcome to sew-whats-new. Almost all of your sergers will do a chain stitch, but off hand, I don't know of a sewing machine that will sew a chain stitch. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: MartySews
Date: 03-18-2004, 07:11 PM (3 of 4)
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The only sewing machine that I know that does a chain stitch is the Sew Cutie. It's one of those small (almost toy like) sewing machines and it costs about $39.99. Personally, I think you would be happier with a serger because there are so many different things that a serger can do in addition to the chainstitch. Happy Stitching! Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: cera
Date: 03-18-2004, 07:24 PM (4 of 4)
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Hi Ladies, I thank everyone who replied to my post. I do have a serger (Bernina 1100 DA and I love it!), but unfortunately it doesn't do a chainstitch. The reason I want a chain stitch machine, is to baste seams for trying on. I have used the basting on my sewing machine, but it's not the best. I got this chain stitch idea from someone else on another list and it seemed ideal for temporary seam sewing during fitting. I usually use pins, but DH is not very happy with me going "can you please pin the back".  . So I would use it solely to baste, as I know chain stitches are not very secure.Thanks again. Toronto, Canada :)
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User: cera
Member since: 09-27-2000 Total posts: 34 |
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