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From: suemccartin
Date: 12-27-2004, 12:53 PM (1 of 4)
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Hi All My trusty White serger popped a looper arm yesterday and while it just screws back in, the machine apparently needs to be completely readjusted because it does nothing but break needles and threads right now. Everyone wants in the $90.00 for this service which is just ridiculous when I can buy a brand new five thread on ebay for $140.00 with shipping. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about Gemsy. The fact that they're made in China gives me a bit of pause since I've not heard good things about any sewing machine made there, however, I have seen one or two posts in other forums saying they like the machine. The one I'm looking at is a RXM-5D-A five thread overlock and it does "safety stitch" too which I assume is different from the standard overlock that my old White does. I don't care that much about free arm or rolled hemming, I've got my regular kenmore machine for that, I've gotten spoiled by the serger, I miss it already and of course I've got a bunch of sewing to complete soon. Any opinions on the gemsy machines, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks. |
User: suemccartin
Member since: 12-27-2004 Total posts: 1 |
From: Helen Weiss
Date: 12-30-2004, 10:57 PM (2 of 4)
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I bought a Gemsy cover stitich machine on Ebay for $130.00. I wish I had put that money towards a better machine. The Gemsy does a nice stitch, but it will take only very thin fabric and is VERY cheaply made (I know, what do you expect for $130.00!). I'm reluctant to use it on good fabric because I don't entirely trust the machine not to eat the fabric! Actually, I had problems with the vendor as well, so I would recommend staying clear. I personally think it is a good investment having my machines serviced regularly - they serve me well, so I feel I should treat them well in return.
sewhappy
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User: Helen Weiss
Member since: 10-16-2003 Total posts: 69 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 12-31-2004, 01:28 PM (3 of 4)
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I too would steer very clear of any 5 thread serger that sells for $130.00 that is made in China. As a matter of fact, $90.00 is not a lot of money to have your serger serviced if it serves you well and is a sturdy machine. Otherwise, I see that Hancock Fabrics has a White 3/4 thread serger on sale for $299. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: SummerRainemama
Date: 01-03-2005, 01:28 AM (4 of 4)
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I have a family member who bought the gemsy 4 thread serger off Ebay. It was half the size of a standard serger to begin with. And it took me an hour to thread the dang thing and it takes me about 5 minutes each to thread my Kenmore & my Husqvarna Viking sergers. After managing to finally get it threaded, it would not chain at all. Afterwards I came home and did some research, these machines are made from kits, and if the person assembling them does not do it to the correct specifications it will not work correctly. So in short, don't waste your money, they are junk. My SIL returned it and bought herself a kenmore and couldnt be more happier.  ETA: I got my kenmore on ebay (used once) for $119 ppd. I found the same one for her on Ebay for $58 plus shipping. My kenmore can go through 5 layers of hemp fleece like butter! It is a workhorse of a machine ime. |
User: SummerRainemama
Member since: 04-16-2004 Total posts: 17 
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