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Beginner's Serger - Brother or Singer Pointers on serger selection
bmichlig Member since 11/6/11 Posts: 2	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/13/12 6:45 PM Hi there - I'm going to buy a serger, looking for a basic beginner's model that will help me work with the knits and jersey fabrics I love so much. I'm going to buy through Costco.com simply because of their no questions asked return policy. They offer the Brother 1134DW with is a 3/4 thread machine with "23 stitches" and the Singer Stylist Serger 14SH764CL, a 2/3/4 thread machine. Pricing is within $20, so a non issue. Reviews are mixed for both machines, the biggest complaints being threading in both cases. I guess my question is, how much of a benefit is it to use 2 threads? The machines seem comparable otherwise. Thank you all for your insight - I really appreciate it! -Bridget.
rebe   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/28/05 Posts: 339	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Beginners Serger - Brother or Singer Date: 10/13/12 7:04 PM I don't think I have ever used a two thread. I have used a thread thread for a roll hem. Do you have to switch plates for the roll hem or does either one of them have the retractable stitch finger. I don't think I would want to switch plates for a rolled hem. ------ Rebecca Pitts Bernina 430 Singer xl-6000 Babylock Imagine Elna 7200 Ellisimo Janome MB4
rebe   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/28/05 Posts: 339	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Beginners Serger - Brother or Singer Date: 10/13/12 7:10 PM I think I would go with the brother. It looks easier to thread. ------ Rebecca Pitts Bernina 430 Singer xl-6000 Babylock Imagine Elna 7200 Ellisimo Janome MB4
Marie367   Intermediate OH USA Member since 5/28/11 Posts: 1360	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/13/12 7:51 PM The Brother has a thread here devoted just to it and lots of happy owners. I bought mine from Amazon over a year ago and I had never used a serger either. I am one of the happy owners. Threading is not that difficult; changing needles is a pain but not difficult. It has a removable stitch finger that is very easy to get off and put back on for a rolled hem. I have not had any trouble with it. I went to You-tube and found videos that showed how to thread it. I find it super easy to use and makes a great rolled hem. Hopefully some of the Singer owners will chime in here.
bmichlig Member since 11/6/11 Posts: 2	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/13/12 9:47 PM Thank you all so very much. The Brother 1134DW is the one, then. I live in a rural place and can't get to town, which boasts only a rather tired Joann's Crafts for sewing stuff, so ordering online at costco.com is the best thing for me. I appreciate all the help!
Marie367   Intermediate OH USA Member since 5/28/11 Posts: 1360	Login to reply to this post In reply to bmichlig << Like this post Date: 10/13/12 9:59 PM I think you will like it. Read the thread under "Sergers" It has alot of great info. I can thread mine in just a few minutes now. It makes sewing knits a pleasure! Now I "need" a coverstitcher. See what happens when you hang out here

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