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From: IlovemySinger
Date: 09-10-2006, 10:28 AM (1 of 11)
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I really want a serger, and am requesting one as a christmas gift. My question is what you think about this one http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2276639 I know it's not the best out there, but the price is right for me. But if it's more trouble than help, I guess I could save up for a few years and get a better one. -Megan
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User: IlovemySinger
Member since: 03-31-2006 Total posts: 27 
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From: ~Amy~
Date: 09-10-2006, 10:35 AM (2 of 11)
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I just got one yesterday. I love it!!! They sew like lightning and slice like butter. Its pretty easy to use, not so much to thread though. You will love it. I didnt get that one, I bought a used simplicity. |
User: ~Amy~
Member since: 08-30-2006 Total posts: 29 |
From: keljo60
Date: 09-10-2006, 10:46 AM (3 of 11)
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I have a Simplicity that's very similar to this one. I love it! They are almost a must in the workroom. This is a really good price, I paid about $100 more.
Kelly
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! |
User: keljo60
Member since: 07-30-2006 Total posts: 154 
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 09-10-2006, 12:13 PM (4 of 11)
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I had a White that was similar to this one. It was great until I hit a pin.I was told by the dealer that the cheaper ones are not worth fixing when that happens (it bent the shaft $200 to fix). I used mine for 2 yrs before it broke. I got a Janome with some inheritance money from my Dad. But I stay far away from pins with my serger. I always baste on the regular machine first if I can't keep the fabric straight without pinning. I would say go for it if that is all you can afford.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: Tom Land
Date: 09-10-2006, 05:40 PM (5 of 11)
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Megan, that particular model is probably a good starter machine. It is harder to use than others and runs a liitle rough but delivers an acceptable stitch. I would suggest you check your local dealers for the machine though. That is the going price on them and if purchase from a dealer you will have some support. You won't get any help from Wal-mart or Singer.
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: paroper
Date: 09-10-2006, 10:56 PM (6 of 11)
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Ok, Gals, I'm saying this JUST ONCE!!!!! NEVER NEVER NEVER use pins with sergers!!!! If you must pin, do it well out of the seam line. Not only can it knock it out of alignment, it plays heck with the knives and they are not cheap to replace...once they have knicks in them, they are useless and so is your serger!!!!! PINS are a NO NO here...and believe, me, as the recognized Queen of the Straight Pins, I'd be the first to use them if it were OK.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 09-11-2006, 12:22 AM (7 of 11)
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I agree with Pam -- ladies never, never use pins close to the stitching line with a serger. As Pam says, if you must use pins, pin them parallel to your seam line well away from the needles and the knives. Also, as Tom said, when you purchase any machine from Wal-Mart, Sears, Target, you will have not support either from the store you purchased from or a local dealer. Especially local dealers do not want to service machines they have not sold and have no knowledge of where they came from. My local Singer dealer has told me that they will service any Singer machine but not necessarily under the warranty if it was not purchased from them. The reason being that they do not want to be responsible for machines that have been purchased elsewhere and shipped as the dealer told me that most machines that are purchased on e-bay, etc. are not well packed and the people that ship them most of the time have no idea how to pack them to prevent damage, especially to the computerized models. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 09-11-2006, 08:22 PM (8 of 11)
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Congrats on the new serger. I bought a really old Riccar for my first one, and then once I knew I really liked serging I started watching for a brand new one. They are so nice to have!!! My sister has 2, one for black one for white. I use a lot of beige, or grey thread, its more generic than black or white. Another tip, use good thread!!!!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: joni lowe
Date: 09-13-2006, 11:42 AM (9 of 11)
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Hi Megan, if I were you, I would hold off a while on that particular machine. The reason I say this is because I HAVE that machine. It is NOT user-friendly, I have almost become fluent in two other languages pouring over the instruction manual. I have had the machine for 2 years now and STILL cannot figure out how to adjust the seam width. It was supposed to come with allen wrenches to fit set screws, but did not. I had to purchase a set of my own, and it STILL won't adjust the seam width. You might also consider attending a serger class if your local college, or fabric store has one available. Having a serger is priceless, but for the money, I would definately wait for a reconditioned one from a dealer. Just my thoughts. Joni |
User: joni lowe
Member since: 03-29-2005 Total posts: 75 |
From: aleelee28
Date: 09-13-2006, 05:02 PM (10 of 11)
| I bought this serger a few months ago and really like it so far. It is my first experience with a serger and I did not get lessons with it. I was totally on my own. My instruction book was in English only, so I did not have the problem of multi-languages. I have found the manual very thorough and I was able to figure it out on my own. I have not played with the rolled hem yet and mostly just keep it set on the 4 thread. I only use mine to finish raw edges and will eventually do rolled hems. I think it is a great serger for the price but needles are hard to find for it. You can order them through Singer, but they charge for 1 POUND per pack of needles shipping! I thought that was ridiculous and refuse to pay more for shipping than for the darn needles. I found on allbrands.com (I think) they had organ needles that are suppose to fit this machine. They come in 100 packs, but free shipping. I could get 100 needles for a few bucks more than I would pay on Singer for 4 packs of needles. I just want to be certain the organ needles will fit it though. Overall, I am really happy with mine. I think it is a good serger for someone just starting out sewing who is curious about sergers. |
User: aleelee28
Member since: 04-08-2006 Total posts: 1 
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From: IlovemySinger
Date: 09-13-2006, 10:29 PM (11 of 11)
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Thank you for all the replies. I think I will find some one who has one around me and play on theirs for a bit.
-Megan
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User: IlovemySinger
Member since: 03-31-2006 Total posts: 27
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