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Read2me
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
Jennifer
Cato
Wisconsin
USA
31 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 11:08:30 AM
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| My 24 year old Pfaff Hobby lock is broken for good. The repair shop can no longer get the needed part. Can anyone recommend a serger? I want one that does a good rolled hem and great seam finishes. |
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herb19355
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Debi
Danielsville,
GA
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 11:20:40 AM
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I have a Brother and I love it. My only suggestion would be to take a look at how to thread them. I understand they have some self threading ones out now but the prices is rather dear. Another thing you will need to think about, is you may have to change the way you sew ~ for example last night finished 3 Easter dress for my grandaughters. I joined on side and then sergered the bottom for the hem and then sewed the other side seam. Keep us posted on what you get.
Debi
Herb19355
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Emily
Chambersburg
PA
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 4:12:40 PM
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I have a bernina and love it.
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Farmgirl #2951
Currently renting-farmgirl wannabe |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 4:13:07 PM
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I have a self threading BabyLock and love it. It was top of the line when I got it and it also does not have tensions, so it is beyond easy to use. It works on a pulley system and you can go from organzana to denim with no adjustments. Self threading is wonderful.
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dazed81
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Meagan
Wyanet
IL
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2011 : 08:56:10 AM
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I have a Janome My Lock. it is AWESOME. Never had a single problem and it's over two years old. It's so easy to use, and about 100 steps up from my Singer Serger, which only lasted about 90 days and then was unrepairable.
Mamma to Ardyn Isabel (9-3-07) and Marek Owen (3-31-09)
An Original Farm Girl Transferred to a small town with marriage. 6 Buff Orpington Chicks and 14 year old "Boyd the Wonder Beagle"
You'll find us Blogging, Cloth Diapering, Breastfeeding, Sewing, Gardening, Crafting and Recycling.
www.adventuresineverydaylife.com |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2011 : 09:19:02 AM
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I have a Baby Lock it is my second and the guy who repaired the first one also said to old to fix no parts. But I find it hard to believe that I can get parts for a 70 year of Singer and not for my old Baby lock. So I went on line and found the parts. My daughter now has a very good BabyLock serger and it works great.
Diana
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2011 : 1:07:13 PM
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I have a Viking and an Elna. I love both of them.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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Read2me
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
Jennifer
Cato
Wisconsin
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2011 : 8:45:47 PM
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| Ladies - you are wonderful! Thanks for the advice! I am going to take my time and check out the machines. I have a new grandaughter that I would like to sew outfits for like I did for her dad and aunts when they were young. I like the finished seams I can't get on my old Kenmore - yes, that is 32 years old. I guess I just don't replace "old" things. (My husband and I have been maried for 32 years and I haven't replaced him, either!) |
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OneHippieChick
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Susan
Huntsville
AL
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2011 : 11:55:10 PM
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I have a Brother and just love it! 
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Susan ~ Farmgirl Sister #1978
Fiber artist, spins, knits, crochets, sews, weaves, quilts, soap maker, as well as various beauty products and some natural cosmetics
Working on getting my Etsy website and blog up and running - stay tuned!
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