People who sew - looking for advice on sergers...

Any specific questions?

Sorry, my question didn’t post and I haven’t been around.

Okay - I am considering the purchase of a serger, but DAMN those things are expensive! I have found a lot of sales (buy and sell,ebay etc) reasonably riced on the singer tiny overlock serger. Is this an okay machine? I really just need one to finish edges, I have a sewing machine.

Thanks!

Well, if you’ve got a decent sewing machine, and a steady hand, you can use it to finish edges.

I’d only recommend a serger if you’re doing a production or line of goods.

But, if you’re really interested, take a class at a local sewing store on serger use. Then, settle on a few that’d suit your needs. THEN, go shopping on eBay, at swap meets, in the classified of your local paper. A local sewing store will probably have more than one reconditioned.

Yeah, they’re expensive. But if you’re finishing LOTS of edges, joined or single, they can be a lifesaver!