Features:

  • Color-coded threading
  • Upper and lower knife
  • Produce rolled hems with only the flip of a switch
  • Easy looper threading
  • Differential feed dial
Great machine

I purchased this machine a year ago from Sew Machines Plus. This is my first serger and it has been a great experience. The color markings for the threading paths make it a breeze to thread. It comes with very poor documentation but there is a lot of good information available on the internet if you search this model or its fancier more expensive sister, the bernina 1300. I found threading and tension charts, training guides and workbooks. This is a FUN machine to use. It speeds up projects because it overlocks and seams in one quick pass. The stitches are even and consistent. Following the charts, the tension settings for the different stitches have been easy to adjust. It does take a little extra time to change over to the chain or cover stitch but it isn't difficult. I love using this machine!

I love this machine!

I LOOOVE this machine and am so happy I decided to get it. (I got a used-like new one.) Threading is not difficult at all (but you'll probably find it easier to do the first time if you google some YouTube videos and check those out before getting started.) Sewing knits is such a pleasure with this machine and I can't wait to try coverstitching as well. Very, very happy with it, and am glad I bit the bullet to finally get a serger/coverstitcher!

... is exactly what I wanted and I am very pleased with it

This serger is exactly what I wanted and I am very pleased with it. It was delivered before the expected date. Very happy.

Great machine. I have had a Juki serger for ...

Great machine. I have had a Juki serger for nearly 30 years and it finally wore out. Hope this one will perform as well--so far it is great.

The manual had great information on how to thread and use this serger

The manual had great information on how to thread and use this serger. I guess they've updated the manual due to reviews about needing more information. This machine is awesome.

Wonderful Machine, but One Little Issue ...

This is my first serger. I did quite a bit of research and knew I wanted coverstitch and serger together. After reading all of the reviews, I took the plunge and decided on this one. I set aside an hour to get to know it, and sought out all of the helpful YouTube videos. Threaded it up, and it was amazing. For four test seams. On the fifth go, the stitching hung for a second, and then the stitches started to look funny. Somehow, a needle from the needle plate got caught and sewed itself right it into the serged seam, bending on the way out. It turns out that those needles are glued in, and none too securely. I called SewVacDirect and received outstanding customer service. The crazy part is that the whole needle plate had to be replaced -- I couldn't just replace the single needle. SewVacDirect offered to send a UPS label to pick up the machine or send me a new part. I opted for the new part since it was an easy fix, but it was out of stock. I was shipped a new one out about a week later and set down to sew again. I got through a pair of pants and a sleeve for a shirt, and the same thing happened! Talk about frustrating! This time, however, it was the straight needle that came unglued, and it had not bent on the way out. So I decided to get a little creative. I grabbed some epoxy and very, very carefully epoxyed that thing in. Voila! It now works like a charm. I would say that this is something very minor. Considering it came in an unopened Juki box and I did not pay dealer prices (who would have inspected and serviced it before I took it home), I consider this to be a great buy.

Super dooper

Once you figure out how to thread its fantastic machine. Highly recommend for quality stitches.

Five Stars

A wonderful machine! reliable, saves me a ton of time. I am very happy I bought it!

This is my first serger and I was very happy with the instructions for threading which was my biggest ...

This is my first serger and I was very happy with the instructions for threading which was my biggest worry. It does look like there are a lot of steps to switching it to the cover stitch function, but the instructions are clear.

Best machine in it's price range

Purchased as a gift for my daughter. She loves it. Best machine in it's price range. Make sure you watch training videos on YouTube or purchase a How to Book. It's got lots of features and study/practice is needed to use them.

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