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| Bernette:Funlock 004D (Serger) | | Viewed 744 time(s) |
1 more reviews for this machine | Review rated Helpful by 1 people Very Helpful by 4 people | | Reviewed by: | Carolyn C | 
 | | About Carolyn C | | CA | | Member since: 10/7/02 | | Reviews written: 6 | | sewing machines reviewed: 3 | | Bio: more... |
| | Posted on: | 6/7/09 12:18 PM | | Approx price paid: | $300 | | Had this machine for: | 11 years | | Recommended? | Yes | Features
- Adjustable Stitch Length and Width
- Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
- 3 Thread Serger
- 4 Thread Serger
- Differential Feed
- Rolled Hem
| | What Carolyn C likes about this machine
This is my third serger, and I'm very happy with it. My first serger was a White, and though it sewed well, I got tired of having to open it up and use screwdrivers to adjust the stitch width and the differential feed. I then traded it in for a gently used Bernette that could also convert to a 2-thread rolled hem. The dealer told me I would love it, but it turns out he was a better technician than matchmaker. So, within a few days I traded that machine for my Funlock 004D, which I absolutely love. It can be used to apply elastic, make ruffles, make a 3-thread rolled hem, sew knits and swimwear (of course), and so forth. I love the turn-of-the-dial stitch adjustment, differential feed, and knife adjustment. It really is just a basic machine that sews extremely well and is quite sturdy. I've loaned it to friends without fear that it could be damaged.
I've thought about getting a new serger with all the do-dads and automatic threading, but this little machine is a workhorse. Why spend the money to upgrade when I'm so happy with my Funlock? What Carolyn C does not like about this machine
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| Reader Comments | | Darla in PA | 6/7/09 | You will love this machine. My first serger was a Funlock 004 and it was truly a workhorse. Very easy to use and very easy to thread. | | * * * | | Mufffet | 6/7/09 | Sounds like a good serger. Does what you need and does it well. Thanks for a good review. | | * * * | | simbar | 8/23/09 | hi, i also have a funlock that is quite a few years old. recently i started looking at the newer sergers, but my old funlock actually sews a nicer stitch than the newer models. i don't have any speciality feet and don't even know if they are available. i actually wonder if juki feet will fit. the machines look identical. does anyone know and if so where to get the feet?
| | * * * | | Jillybook | 9/26/09 | A friend of my MIL's gave me this machine as a gift. She bought it new in the 80's and never even used it!! I had to order a book for it, which took forever, but then I finally got it serviced and it seems to be working ok... However, I never can figure out the right tension. It sometimes has a very loose seam that looks messy! No matter what tension I use, it doesn't really look pretty. I am considering biting the bullet and getting something brand new... | | * * * | | Carolyn C | 9/27/09 | Jillybook, I sent you a private message.
-Carolyn | | * * * |
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