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Read what customers are saying about our overlock machines
Yes, we have overlock machine reviews..! If you looking for sewing product reviews and ratings you can access all the information right here...
No we're not going to tell you which overlocker or serger is the best value, easiest to thread, or the most reliable..! we're going to let our customers tell you their selves..! There is some really great advice and tips, I feel sure you will benefit from reading through a few.
Some models combine overlock stitches together with a cover hem stitch. These models usually use 5 threads, however, some use even more. In fact up to 8 threads.!
Use these consumer reviews, ratings, and buying advice pages to help make this most important decision on which overlocker to buy. Don't forget if you do need help we're only a phone call away and if you are still not sure we offer 30-day returns.
Reviews are gathered from all overlock models
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Review by Stephen Roberts
an excellent machine and excellent service
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Review by Stephen F
Just bought a new overlocker for my wife. This one has an excellent variety of stitches, is easy to use and set up. The threading system is straightforward without being overly complex. Ordered on Tuesday, received very quickly - excellent service!
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Review by Erin G
I Ordered my Brother 1034d Overlocker over the phone. The sales assistant was extremely helpful. Prompt delivery. Can’t really review machine as still getting to grips with it but so far have neatened up some rags. NO real problems as yet, I have had to re thread it but that was because of user’s error. Although fiddly, easy to follow instructional DVD was life saving and the instructions on machine with addition to manual clarified things further. I look forward to exploring and mastering what this machine can do.
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Review by Gordon Blevins
Great wee machine and first class service from Sewing machine Sales. I'm chair of a small Charity/ Community group and thinking of starting a small cottage industry social enterprise sewing and carrying out repairs e.c.t. these machines would suit our plans Gordon
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Review by Sandra Roberts
Loving this machine! It's very quiet, as over lockers go and very stable, no rocking around! Don't know about the threading as I've not had to re thread it yet apart from at first when putting my bobbins on. Wish I'd got this first instead of another machine that I have, which kept coming un-threaded underneath. My stiff and arthritic finger were no good for this! Thanks to James for part exchanging my machine for the Juki! So far so good. Brilliant machine!
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Review by Karen Balaam
Never used an overlocker before, and so far so good. Have spent a little time experimenting on scraps of material and am now looking forward to getting started on projects. Good value and fantastic quick delivery.
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Review by Rona T
Prompt and efficient delivery. This fantastic Janome overlocker was given to me as a present from a family member (I chose & ordered it myself and they reimbursed me). As I had never used an overlocker before, I was a bit apprehensive about threading it with my new cones of coloured thread. However, with the clear instructions on the DVD plus the instruction manual, I was able to thread it after just two attempts. The lower looper is the most challenging to thread but the tweezers help with this. I also used a little torch to help me see the last stages of threading more clearly. The lower looper itself has two holes, back then front for the thread to pass through. The upper looper has only one hole at the front. I followed the colour coded thread guides on the machine (very handy) and also counted each step of the threading process: the lower looper has 11 steps; upper looper has 9; right needle 8 and left needle 7 steps, so I just count as I go along. I also used a different colour thread for each of the four stages of threading with black T-shirt fabric to practice on; this helped me to clearly see how each thread looked and what needed adjusting such as tensions. I now make a note of all the tension settings for each type of fabric used. I also learnt to adjust the cutting width as the stitching was beyond the fabric edge (p.12 of manual), - I get perfect stitches now. Having a good quality overlocker makes the whole experience an exciting adventure and I love using it.
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Review by Josephine Gray
Absolutely brilliant. I have been using overlockers for over 20 years but have never used one that is so easy to use as the Janome 9300DX. Changing threads is so easy! On my other overlockers it used to take a couple of hours to re-thread. As well as having to thread the two needles I normally have to re-thread the lower looper. But when I first changed threads on the Janome, I only had to thread one needle. The knot joining the other threads passed right through the needle. Changing the machine for rolled hemming is easy too.
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Review by Lynn Doble
Early February I needed a new serger as my babylock of 16 yrs was feeling tired, I decide on the new babylock ovation. I have been around sewing machines all my life they never stop amazing me on how far they have come and with this overlocker it is all the things that I would have put into a machine and more, yes it is a considered purchase, but if you are in the market for a reliable and multitasking serger this I would thoroughly recommend. I have had this machine since 15th February 2015 and can honestly say it worth every penny . So if you can go for it. I know you will love to too.
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Review by Kaz K
Read the reviews and exactly as other had said, machine was set up easy to use it is so easy to thread. Quick delivery ordered Saturday delivered Tuesday. Thanks
