Overlocker recommendations

AlwaysHappy

I am learning to dressmake and my husband has asked me to start thinking about what I want for daren't say the word - December celebration - think he wants chance to get saving. So, I'm thinking of asking for an overlocker. Simple to use would be great but reliable and a good finish too. Any recommendations from those that use one? Many thanks

westcountry_saver

The best overlocker I have used and still use is a Janome. I've had my current one for 8 years and it still works like new.

[Deleted User]

what a lovely idea for a present. I would say to get the same make as your sewing machine, if you like your machine. I have a babylock, it is old now but an excellent machine. Bernina, janome all good. Depends on the budget of course. Have a look and see if there are any demos on youtube, you might fancy one more than another

jackyann

my Janome is great
I would go to your local sewing machine shop and talk to them. If you don't have one, then you've time to look for one of the shows - where you can often get offers.
Overlockers can be fiddly so I would definitely want to use one before buying.

Jill_Walmsley

I'm also Looking for an overlocker was looking at juki 100 or juki 200 as the have air pressure feeder ,, but they are pricey looking for one that is very easy to thread and use and would not have a problem with fleece or finer fabrics

Artytarty

I've a Janome, no air pressure thread but I've got the hang of it.
It can cope with thick or fine fabric, I've done heavy tweeds and then you adjust the settings for a rolled hem on fine fabrics, or overlooking.
It's a four thread, so you can actually sew and overlock in one operation if you're confident! That's great for stretch fabrics.
An kverlockermwill,really take your sewing to a whole,new level.

[Deleted User]

I set my babylock up last night, nice and easy with diagrams on the machine, air threaded. Does 3 or 4 thread overlock and also coverstitch. So glad I bought mine quite a few years ago. All ready to go today with fleece. am making a dressing gown for myself. Also love the differential feed for slippy fabrics. Did you get one op? Tell us how you are doing with it

Scary machines when you first start, very fast but soon get used to it

I always like to thread the machines up the day before I start, makes me enjoy sewing more. Had to get some more threads, I use empress mills, good quality thread and reasonable price. They also sold 36" opening nylon zip, impossible to get anywhere else. Grey fleece with bright coloured dots with long red zip. Will cost £21 not counting thread or pattern, non pil polar fleece