What overlocker are you using? hate it or like it?

[capelbach]

I have a Bernette 334d, bought it 21 years ago, sews ANYTHING as still runs like a dream. Serviced twice in its life. Only just had new blades after 20+ years. 3 or 4 layers of microfibre no problem. You can pick these up off TM for about $250 -300.

I have one of these too, only got it a couple of years ago from a local sewing machine repair shop, and to be honest it is the first overlocker that I've owned, but I love it, and it seems to do everything that I've asked of it, so far. Not too difficult to thread either, once I got the hang of it.

[Dunners]

I have a Janome 134, bought off TM 6 + years ago for $130. I knew little about overlockers then, it is a 4 thread (essential!), but doesn't have differential feed (which to be honest I don't really know if I miss it ). I was going to upgrade a few years back, but the guy whom serviced it said it was a great machine and never to part with it! So, I've held onto his expert opinion and stuck with it. Found a rolled hem plate for $50 which is a key feature IMO. I'm happy, I don't need anything else.

I was speaking with the Wellington Sewing guy a few years back (when buying my coverpro) and he said that Janome is a great reliable brand - their quality is consistent from the entry end, right through to mid- & upper- range. I see a few people here have Brother overlockers, I'm personally wary of Brother due to my Mum's issues with her (sewing) machine. But, it appears it has a good fan base on here!

I think you'll love having an overlocker, especially with all the knits that you have access to!

[macca]

I have a janome which I love. Very easy to use and makes sewing so much faster. I bought mine new in the sale about 2 years ago for about $400.

Exactly the same here.

Yip same here - LOve it. Although have sewn with goose's Bernina and that is awesome - Must say

[Naugat]

I have a janome which I love. Very easy to use and makes sewing so much faster. I bought mine new in the sale about 2 years ago for about $400.

Exactly the same here.

Yip same here - LOve it. Although have sewn with goose's Bernina and that is awesome - Must say

where did you ladies buy it from?

[macca]

Just the Janome shop in Timaru

[Naugat]

thank you everyone for your helpful information. I really really appreciated that.
if you do come across 1 that is on special (be it new or 2nd hand) and worth the price, I would be really keen to know

[Naugat]

Have anyone seen Merrylock 5 thread overlocker and coverstitch?
http://sewreview.com/reviews/merrylock/
Someone sell them in Christchurch.

Merrylock producing by Tsang Yu Industrial co., Ltd, a professional household overlock and cover stitch manufacturer in Taiwan. They also producing sewing equipment for well-known companies such as Singer, Elna, Babylock etc. So don't be suprised if you'll find totaly the same machine with only one difference — brand name.

interesting, right?
and their price is very affordable too

[Naugat]

A new Brother 3034D just over $500. is that a good price?

[Sapphire24]

I think that's a good price for that model Brother. I nearly bought one of those, but decided to buy the Elna 792D that's newish at Spotlight (for budget reasons). It was only $399 and does everything I need it to

[goose]

I have a janome which I love. Very easy to use and makes sewing so much faster. I bought mine new in the sale about 2 years ago for about $400.

Exactly the same here.

Yip same here - LOve it. Although have sewn with goose's Bernina and that is awesome - Must say

my machines are my other babies, i even check on them after earthquakes

mine is a bernina700D and I've been really really happy with it. I bought it new a year ago and wouldn't be without it now. I can't believe I sewed for so long before getting an overlocker, all that zigzag I used to do definitely a worthwhile purchase.

now all I need is a coverstitch

[AliG]

This one looks pretty good.

I covet a coverstitch machine too - but doubt my DH would let me sneak one into the budget

[AliG]

This is a good, basic Janome.

[Kaz]

I got a Merrylock Coverstitch machine and it is really good - it works quite happily with the big overlocker spools from Spotlight. I've managed to attach a binding attachment to it and it's quite easy to thread. Admittedly not as fancy as the Coverpro, but I couldn't quite fit a Coverpro into the budget

[Naugat]

thank you so much , Ali and everyone
After watching all those auctions, I couldn't be bother and with my lack of patient, I went and ordered a Brother 1034D off Amazon for NZ$370 (incl. postage)

[lilmonster]

I think that's a good price for that model Brother. I nearly bought one of those, but decided to buy the Elna 792D that's newish at Spotlight (for budget reasons). It was only $399 and does everything I need it to

How do u find the overlocker? i was thinking of getting one - does it do 4layers mirco?