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Singer - 14T968DC Professional 5 Overlock Serger Machine
Average customer rating
4.8
(28 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 28 reviews
5 Stars
25
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1 Star
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95%of customers recommend this product.
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18 out of
19)
Customer Reviews for Singer - 14T968DC Professional 5 Overlock Serger Machine
Posted by: Paule d
Verified Purchase:Yes
I hesitated for a long time and I am glad I decided to buy it. I love it!
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
5
Real review of Prof 5 Serger
on December 10, 2023
Posted by: cshopper
from MN
I've made everything from curtains to a wedding dress using this machine. It is quickly becoming my go-to machine. When I purchased this about 6 months ago, I was new to sergers and there was a learning curve both threading and learning all this machine has to offer. Singer did a great job with the manual and accompanying workbook! My prior review was deleted-I believe it was getting negative feedback. Fact: this is not a beginner "throw in a bobbin and spool" and your off machine. If you're struggling, be patient, don't give up--you will be rewarded. This machine can do it all. (For anyone thinking I'm too negative: I am a loyal Singer enthusiast owning 4 machines from a basic for travel to embroidery).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Deb B
from Midwest
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easy site to order from. Shipping was quick and the boxes arrived in good condition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
5
my first serger
on July 24, 2023
Posted by: cshopper
from Eagan, MN
Started using my new Pro5 serger little over a week ago. I'm already envisioning the garments and household items I can make. This is my first serger and it was intimidating out of the box. I've owned several sewing machines and one embroidery but I've never seen anything like this. Like a lot of other first timers I looked for help on social media but didn't find any learning shortcuts so I turned to the workbook that comes with the machine. The workbook has been very helpful although I did find an error on a tension setting -- so play with the tension settings as you practice/learn. For other first timers like me, take your time, familiarizing yourself with the manual, label key pages for quick reference. I also labeled everything on the machine. Maybe a little overkill but it's only been a week and I can already take off some of the labels. It really helped with the learning curve. So far I've practiced every day trying different stitches and actually made a few household items. Don't give up. Be patient. Another tip I'm finding useful is to make notes in the manual or workbook when fine tuning tension. There are so many stitches and options. I don't know why I waited so long to purchase a serger.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Robertb
from Portland Oregon
Verified Purchase:Yes
I waited a long time for Singer to get the Pro 5 Serger back in stock. I have a 14CG754 and an S0100 serger, so I was only going to use the Pro 5 for overstitching. It turns out that the Pro 5 is such a solid, easily threaded machine that I have not used either of the other sergers since. I guess I might sell them. The Pro 5 has a little switch type thing to thread the lower and cover loopers that makes threading them a breeze. You also do not have to search through your gear to find the spreader when you are not using the upper looper because it is attached to the upper looper. The best feature is probably the automatic tension setter. You look up the stitch you are using and set the dial to the number. Furthermore, the lookup table is printed on the machine. You can tweak the tension, but I have not had to. The Pro 5 is the only serger you need.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Erica A
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works well. Took me a minute to get situated since I have never used a serger, but once I got it that was it😁. I am satisfied with my seems and will continue to get the most out of it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
5
Accurate, efficient and does beautiful stitches.
on August 10, 2022
Posted by: OscarW
from Simi Valley, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Sews perfectly right out of the box. I use it for cover stitching to complement my three other machines while sewing garments. A real workhorse!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Kim G
from Parrottsville,TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Since 2009 I have had a love hate relationship with my Huskylocks15. I was hesitant going from a 4 thread to a 5 thread worried about the love hate relationship again. I followed the suggestions in reviews by experienced seamstresses and read the manual and workbook prior to the machines arrival. I chose this machine because I mainly sew extremely thick material and the machine is designed with a higher presser foot. I was also drawn to the automatic tension adjustment, since that seemed to be the main cause of my love hate relationship with my Husqvarna machine. Since recieving the machine, my production has improved tremendously! I have gad 2 issues so far. 1. needle broke, which was my fault. 2. somehow thread got stuck between the needle plate and feed dog. Absolutely no idea how I did it, wasn't easy to remove, but that's it. I sew multiple layers of fleece,flannel sometimes felt and a rubbery fabric. I am loving machine!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Sherry, Customer Care, July 21, 2022
Thank you for the 5-stars and for taking the time to write your review. We really appreciate your input and will let our product development team know.
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