Overlockers - advice please!

Mariel

I bought the Aldi one, it is brilliant. I think it was £100. It is the first one I have owned so I can't really compare it but for the price it is great and has made such a difference to the stuff I make. It is so simple to thread as well and the instructions are good.

Mother_Hub

Having been an overlocker and not an overclocker many moons ago, I know you can sew a whole garment with one. I have only used an industrial overlocking machine so I could not recommend one.

Rikki

Zed42 wrote: »

I have an Elna 744, which is a 4 thread.

I bought this a couple of years ago, and advice that I was given then, was try out the model you want. Do not buy without trying one.

Good luck with your hunt

I have found one I like but there is only the demonstaration model left. It will have a good discount and the same guarantee as new one. Should I go for it or should I stay away from ex demonstration models?

csarina

There should not be a problem with a demo model, they have usually been well cared for and run in so any little glitches will have been ironed out. I have bought demo models in the past and never had a problem with them.

looby-loo_2

overclocker! I once watched a demo by a lady who made M&S fully fashioned lambswool jumpers on piecework. Hard to remember but I think each jumper took her about 2 minutes from start to finish to complete

Bernina gets my vote.

Mrs_Flittersnoop

Rikki wrote: »

I have found one I like but there is only the demonstaration model left. It will have a good discount and the same guarantee as new one. Should I go for it or should I stay away from ex demonstration models?

Rikki, if you like the machine and are comfortable with the threading/use etc then why not go for it, I doubt it's been used that much in demonstrations and if it's a good price then it will be a bargain, these things are expensive. good luck!

Realised I should not have jumped the gun and said you couldn't sew a whole garment with an overlocker :rotfl: , well, yes you can, very simple garments etc, but my sewing machine also puts in zips, makes buttonholes and sews on buttons as well as makes fancy stitches and would even embroider my name if I wanted it to. My overlocker (which admittedly is not an industrial one, so I have no idea what they can do) can't do any of these things. I still use it almost every time I make something though, and I love the rolled hem facility, that's a beautiful stitch.

Mrs F xx

Rikki

Whats the best way of finding a class in your area?

Mrs_Flittersnoop

Rikki wrote: »

Whats the best way of finding a class in your area?

Does the shop selling the machine not give lessons? If not, try Googling the name of your machine and try and find the main UK dealer and ask them if they run classes in your area.

Hope this helps
Mrs F x

Rikki

Mrs_Flittersnoop wrote: »

Does the shop selling the machine not give lessons? If not, try Googling the name of your machine and try and find the main UK dealer and ask them if they run classes in your area.

Hope this helps
Mrs F x

The shop is only a small affair and they will go through the basics. I am looking for classes which will show me how to get the most from it.
I pick it up next weekend and I will google for lessons.

Mrs_Flittersnoop

ooh good luck then Rikki! I hope you enjoy your new baby.

Mrs F xx