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Serger or upgrade?
procraftinate Intermediate Member since 9/12/12 Posts: 31	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/5/13 3:40 PM A few months ago I bought a Babylock BL9 and the dealer said I can "upgrade" within a year if I have all original stuff, and my recept. Basicly I would trade up using my machine and what I paid for it as a down payment, paying the difference for whichever machine I decide on (either the Anna or Molly model). I am also thinking of getting a serger (Brother 1034D) I will probably only get enough back to get one or the other, which would you choose? Sometimes I sew alot sometimes I hardly sew at all, lately I have been sewing alot. Either way I have to wait until I get my tax return, but probably won't be able to do both. (the bulk of taxes will be going to a new roof this year) -- Edited on 2/5/13 3:41 PM --
Rarerose   Advanced WA USA Member since 3/24/09 Posts: 92	Login to reply to this post In reply to procraftinate << Like this post Date: 2/5/13 9:50 PM Sewing machine is my pick.
SandiMacD   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/8/09 Posts: 1049	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/6/13 2:11 AM Sewing machine. Some BL sewing machines have an overlock foot (the S foot) that cuts the fabric while making an overcast stitch. That will get you through for awhile until you save up for a serger. I have the BL9 as my secondary. It work but you will have a BIG smile and enjoy sewing on an upgraded machine. ------ re-living my youth through sewing...
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to procraftinate << 2 members like this. Date: 2/6/13 12:03 PM If you're asking should you have only a sewing machine or only a serger...then sewing machine is my vote. If you already have another sewing machine, then go for the serger. I think both are a necessity in a sewing room, but if you can only have one, then a sewing machine is more of a necessity. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
ShantiSeamstressing Advanced Beginner Member since 6/11/10 Posts: 1204	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/6/13 10:04 PM Oh, sewing machine by all means! You can finish seams in one of several ways without needing a serger (a serger just finishes the seams faster and more professionally). Also, many sewing machines have an optional "overcasting foot" which makes a , I guess one could say, mock-serged edge. Or I think it's more accurate to say a mock-overlocked stitch. At any rate, it'll do the job for you.

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