Its a great price that is for sure. I hope it runs well for you.
I think we just never had any luck with electrical stuff from Aldi. Mind you I just went through 4, yes FOUR PVR set top box thingys before we found one that would actually record AND playback etc. That was all goof brands. In the end it was a cheap one from Big W that didn't get returned with in the week.
Well, I'm absolutely loving my new overlocker!! Even DH has used it a few times to fix up his holes in his socks and pants (I'm too slow to do it he reckons hehe).....
Mum and I made a dress the other day for DD and it gives a nice finish!!! anyone else been using their's and stoked with it?? I need to buy more thread.
You will find some *may* still have some but its not a "regular" item so you will just have to pop in & see. Maybe ask if they can call any stores your willing to drive to & ask if they have any left. Good luck!
Oh you wonderful ppl talking about this! Just found this thread & I have some questions. Basically I'm thinking of getting one of these, I've just discovered an Aldi near me has 4 left on special ($169 yah) and FIL offered to pick it up for me tomorrow morning. But I have a dopey question. I have never had an overlocker before, and I'm not sure if this will do what I want. Basically I'm a shortie, and I am so sick of having too long trackiedacks/jeans/pj's/you name it! I used to hand sew them or just pay for someone to do work pants, but I can't justify that for stuff I wear aroudn the house and I'm sick of being in too long pants!!
So... I want something that will just hem & edge them "all professional-like". Would I be able to do that on this machine? I do have an ancient sewing machine & used to be able to find my way around sewing/patterns & stuff pretty ok so I reckon I could teach myself. But then I read a review which said it wouldn't "hem overlock" which is kinda what I thought I wanted to do! Can anyone shed some light?
Hey Bel! And overlocked uses 4 threads and basically cuts off a bit of fabric and finishes the edge but if you want to hem something you would need a normal sewing machine as well unless you are happy with a simple overlocked edge. They can do a rolled hem but that isn't really used for normal hems. An overlocked edge looks like the stitching of that long rainbow ring thing I made for school on my FB album if you wanna looksee!
oh god Tan I love u for answering tonight! Am trying to find the pic now... if it was just tracky dacks & stuff like that I don't think I'd really care would I? (lol others might bwahahah and don't let Trinny & Susannah see me....).
Or would I be better off just getting a sewing machine that works (as opposed to my 30yo husqvarna...)
EDIT: I just went and got me a 10sec edumacation on wikipedia about overlocking... I'm thinking it would still be handy! (ok so maybe I just don't wanna not buy it now... *sniffs* smell that toasty bargainy smell...*sniff sniff*)
Last edited by belfie; April 7th, 2011 at 10:43 PM.
: gettin' me an edumacation!
If you intend on using an overlocker for a business I wouldn't recommend getting a cheep one. You don't need to get an industrial one BUT a good quality domestic machine will be far better then a cheepy
They are definitely handy if you are doing other sewing as well - I finish off all my edges with mine and do all my joining on it- super easy and a nice neat finish. I know some people just zig zag theirs but I love it.
I know what FJ is saying about the o'l but if you are making do without one at all right now MrsBexie I would think that this would be better than not having one ITMS and it is a really sturdy great machine for the price.
Here's another question then. Some forums I read said that ppl had trouble getting them serviced given they're a re-badge. Has anyone else found that? I'm now toying with checking to see if the sewing machine is there too, but wondering if I'd be saddling myself with two machines that no-one wants to service...
Mrs Bexie - can you ring your store to see if they have any left?
OH yeah, it will do the job if its standard use type stuff. I was using my Pfaff for nappies & I have really thrashed it. It still works but I really did over do it. No way a cheep one would still be working I think.
BUT in saying that, more frequent servicing to accommodate the higher use should keep it happy.
As for servicing, I can't see why anyone would turn their nose up, if its just a re-badge its not like they have to source the badge! Try looking int he yellow pages there are a lot of little guys who do them. You don't need to use the larger service places.
So its worth getting it? I am sewing ruffled nappy covers abd soon dresses so nothing heavy.
I hve to call tomorrow. Do you reckon they woupd transfer from abother store?
We cant afford a $700 machine, so this would be perfect!
Sent from my iPhone so sorry for the spelling and punctuation!!
Mrs Bexie - I haven't had a chance to try mine out yet (and won't for a few weeks as I'm going away)... but I know Tan has one and she says it's fine, plus I've seen a pic of her work and it looks pretty good to me (or it's just that she's a genius ).
I reckon definitely give 'em a ring & try it! GL!
My MIL has also lent me her 30 yo Elna (as my 30yo Husqvarna don't work no more). I think I'm almost hoping the Elna won't work, then I could just buy what I want lol!
Genius? Pfft to that but it is a great machine MrsBExie - my mum was a seamstress for years before retiring (she is the genius!) and she was surprised at how great it is and if she gives the nod then it must be good! I just know it does what I want it to do, easy to use and clean and the finish is great!
Yay for the Elna Bel - are you going to get inspired and sew other stuff than hems? I bet you do - I know of an easy table cover cubby house if you want!!
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(I'm too slow to do it he reckons hehe).....
anyone else been using their's and stoked with it?? I need to buy more thread.
and it looks pretty good to me (or it's just that she's a genius
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