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Singer - 14T968DC Professional 5 Overlock Serger Machine
Average customer rating
4.8
(29 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Singer - 14T968DC Professional 5 Overlock Serger Machine
Customer Rating
5
Great Combo Machine!
on August 20, 2020
Posted by: Kellie
from British Columbia, Canada
I love my Stylist™ 14SH764 Serger, so when it was time to purchase a Cover Stitch machine, I originally looked at dedicated machines offered by other brands, but I came back to Singer and decided to purchase this combo machine. I have been using it for the past 2 months and I love it! It is a solidly built machine that is surprisingly quiet and comes with lots of accessories! Threading of course, takes some practice but is really quite simple and I love having all the stitch options. The DVD workbook is fab, and I have
printed and prepared a binder with stitch samples, something I highly recommend doing to really get to know your machine and take full advantage of all the things this machine can do!
One criticism is that in the manual, it does not give instructions on how to remove the fabric when finishing up a run of cover stitch. As you cannot chain off as you would while serging, this was rather confounding for me until I did some research on-line. The manual addresses the inability to chain off, but is followed by a blank section without text so I suspect this is an error in the printed manual. Another is the location of the presser foot lifter is rather awkward to access as it is located on the right side.
printed and prepared a binder with stitch samples, something I highly recommend doing to really get to know your machine and take full advantage of all the things this machine can do!
One criticism is that in the manual, it does not give instructions on how to remove the fabric when finishing up a run of cover stitch. As you cannot chain off as you would while serging, this was rather confounding for me until I did some research on-line. The manual addresses the inability to chain off, but is followed by a blank section without text so I suspect this is an error in the printed manual. Another is the location of the presser foot lifter is rather awkward to access as it is located on the right side.
One feature that I love, is the auto tension dials. They give the ability to fine tune for fabric extremes, but for the most part I have rarely had to adjust them. Another is the cuttings collector...No more serger fallout!
Originally my plan was to sell my other serger but as I use the serger and cover stitches so often on the same projects, I have held onto it as I've been using this machine as a dedicated cover stitch machine that offers a great backup serger.
Couldn't be happier with my purchase!
Couldn't be happier with my purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
5
This is headed my way Can not even wait for it hardly!
on May 7, 2020
Posted by: Rockin Robin
from LEAGUE CITY TEXAS
I have looked over this and compared it to so many other sergers that I would not get any other. I am a HUGE BROTHER's Supporter and I am willing to have another Singer in my sew room. I have had my other singer for over 27 years. I have used it up.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
5
I love it!
on October 31, 2019
Posted by: BigRed
from Eau Claire, WI
I have been sewing for many years, but this is my first serger. I'm so glad I chose this machine, it dose such a great job. A great price, and you get the extra feet at no extra charge, what a bargain. I have only used a couple different stitches so far, but looking forward to trying the other ones. It did take me a bit of time to get the threading process figured out, but once you get it, you will love this machine.
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Customer Rating
1
It is VERY difficult. Not at all beginner friendly.
on February 3, 2019
Posted by: Saddness
from SouthernIL
I was hoping that my young daughter and I would/could learn together but this machine is NOT newbie friendly. I'm assuming you must be experienced in understanding how to operate/thread this model. Disappointed that even with an open mind and trial & error we wasn't able to use this machine. We are going to invest in one that won't take a way the joy that should happen in fun projects.......this one just created stress
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Customer Rating
5
Great serger
on August 9, 2018
Posted by: Irish
from Idaho Springs, CO
This has to be the best serger I have ever owned. It has so many stitches that once in awhile it takes a few moments to decide which stitch to use. If you decide to purchase this serger, I don't think you'll have any regrets. It does have a learning curve, but if you read the manual until you understand it, you will be able to use it and love it. I have no regrets. Just take your time and plan an evening or two to become familiar with it; it's definitely worth the effort. It does a lot more than I expected. Try it! You'll like (or love) it.
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