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RE: sewing machines
#1 · June 24, 2001, 2:13 pm
Posted by: cjrivard <cjrivard@...>
I'm going to throw something else into the sewing machine discussion-sergers.
If you are willing to spend a sizable amount, have you considered a lower end,
quality sewing machine that sews a decent buttonhole (Bernina has a lower end
line called Bernetta -- my sister has enjoyed hers) and then purchase a serger.
The serger has saved me so much time in sewing clothing for my girls and
myself, for the home dec sewing that I do, and mending. In one afternoon I can
sew up a t-shirt dress and swimsuit (and lower the leg line, etc) on the
serger, something I couldn't do as easily on a sewing machine. Mine is almost
10 years old.
If you are willing to spend a sizable amount, have you considered a lower end,
quality sewing machine that sews a decent buttonhole (Bernina has a lower end
line called Bernetta -- my sister has enjoyed hers) and then purchase a serger.
The serger has saved me so much time in sewing clothing for my girls and
myself, for the home dec sewing that I do, and mending. In one afternoon I can
sew up a t-shirt dress and swimsuit (and lower the leg line, etc) on the
serger, something I couldn't do as easily on a sewing machine. Mine is almost
10 years old.
For the record, my mother and I both went through Singers and Kenmores before
we ended up with Berninas. Hers is over 20 years old and sews like a dream.
Mine is not quite 10 years old, but does not have all of the embroidery
stitches. And, yes, I do let my 11 and 9 year olds sew on my Bernina. There
is nothing more frustrating putting a beginner sewer on an old machine that is
not sewing well. I still have my Kenmore (trade in value was only $25), but I
let the girls use it for practice (sewing straight lines on paper, making paper
quilts out of wrapping paper, etc).
Just another opinion,
Jill in MN