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On Tue, 09 Dec 2003 02:11:21 +0000, Kate Dicey
wrote: wrote: On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 00:59:11 +0000, Kate Dicey wrote: Before you look at brother, do a google groups search on Brother sergers - there have been some unfortunate experiences. Such that I'd never touch one! Depends on the model. If you have a particular model of serger from a certain European company, you have one that's the same as a Brother. gwh The problem is not just with the machine: after-sales service was somewhere between ****-poor and abysmal. I would NOT want to buy into that mess! Well, I guess that's something you can get with any brand. Much of it depends on the willingness of the individual dealer to provide service. Sewing machines are a lot like many (most?) other appliances in that some "manufactureres" don't even have factories, but buy product from one or more who do. Some manufacturers have other makers produce some of their models so they can compete at certain price levels in the marketplace. Often fans of Brand A will sing the praises of anything with a Brand A label on it, and soundly condemn Brand B, not knowing that Brand B makes their favourite Brand A machine. :-) gwh |
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On Thu, 4 Dec 2003 09:05:57 -0800, "Valkyrie"
wrote: "Kitty Fluff" wrote in message . com... I have just finished my fashion design education at a private school where we used a Bernina serger. Mmmmmm mmmmm. Like butter! I am impressed with Bernina. Several students had Bernina sewing machines. I am a fan of Pfaff, but, have not used their sergers. Heard Pfaff has been bought out by Viking and the "skinny" is that Pfaff quality will now go down hill. I wanted to get the Pfaff 2140 embroidery machine but hear the latest version since the buy out is not as well made. Anyone have any else have any opinions on this? Thanks The wonderful part about all the different brands is that there are so many different people with different needs and styles of use.......... But, IMHO I doubt if you could pry my Husqvarna sewing machines or serger out of my dead, cold fingers. Well, I like the HV sergers, especially the 936, but for a sewing/embroidery machine, my personal preference is elsewhere. As for the comments about Pfaff and quality following the VSM purchase, I think you will hear any number of stories. VSM wants to dominate the sewing world and become the world's largest SM maker. They have a ways to go and won't get there by reducing the quality of the various brands they own and/or sell. gwh |
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Hi, I am new at this news group stuff.
I just got a HV 936. Came home and threaded it with the help of the video and book. It was a breeze after hearing so many horror stories. Hope I do enough sewing to get my money out of if. I like the screen showing the settings to use. I paid $1299 got 5 extra feet and 3 classes. Classes are a good thing to get with any new machine. Joy Y "Kate Dicey" wrote in message ... Me wrote: Hoku Beltz wrote: I'm going to buy myself a new serger for Xmas - Yeah!!! Anyway, I know I want a 5 thread so I can do a chain stitch and an overlock, but which one? Anybody have advice as to what to look out for and which ones to stay away from? TIA Hoku Take a look at the one I recently bought - the Singer Quantumlock 14T957DC. It has all the features, yet is still under $1000. I got a deal that included all the accessory feet, and also got the workbook that someone here recommended. The only thing it doesn't have is a computer screen, but apparently all those do is tell you how to set your machine. The manual for the Quantumlock has a page that does that, so I copied it and printed it out for quick reference. Shop around. Compare makes and features. See what is best for you and your budget. If you want something tougher than this (for outdoors gear for example) look at the Huskylock 935, and the Bernina. -- Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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