Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Do It Yourself Gear :: Serger's
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Grandma L |
You are right, it cuts off the excess seam allowance and binds the raw edge as it goes. I have a 4 thread model and love it. Some of the older models (20+ years) were tricky to adjust the tension but other than that, they are great depending on your need. I use mine mostly for sewing fleece and cotton knit in T-shirts but it will secure and overcase any seam you want to try. It is not so great for very heavy fabric but experiment. I have found that if it is not sewing as nice of stitches as it should, I change the needles and it shapes up. They are tricky to thread but should have a diagram on the machine or the directions. You do have to be patient and not force things through - they bind up, break threads or needles. I am hoping for a new on this Christmas. Send and e-mail if I can help. |