Should I buy the new Bernina 1300MDC Serger?? Anyone have one yet?

[sewfine]

I have a Bernina 1100DA serger that I absolutely LOVE, except I don't
use it nearly as much as I would if it had a cover stich. At the time
I bought the 1100, I was hearing all kinds of bad news about the
Bernina 2500DCET, which was their only coverstitch machine at that
time. I have looked at the much-praised Babylock machine but the
jet-air threading doesn't wow me that much -- I never had any trouble
threading my 1100 machine, and that 8-thread Babylock monster is just
SO expensive -- it's $500 more than the Bernina 1300MDC and I would
have that whole learning curve of switching brands! So I stopped in at
the Bernina dealer to see their new sergers the other day and was
delighted to see that the "guts" of this 1300MDC look pretty much the
same as my 1100, so I know I'll be able to thread it, etc., no problem.
But I would feel much better about making the purchase if I could hear
from some other sewers who already have this machine. SO, if you have
the Bernina 1300MDC, please let me know if you recommend it or not! If
you have that Babylock wave machine and you think it's worth every
penny, please tell me why. If you have another brand serger with cover
stitch that you love, please let me know about that, too. It's a big
investment and I don't want to have regrets! :-) I plan to use the
serger primarily for garments, so I want to have both narrow and wide
cover stitch options (otherwise I'd just get the standalone cover &
chain stitch machine, but I really don't have room in my studio for
ANOTHER machine...)
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!
Rebecca

[CypSew]

I enjoy my Pfaff 4872 Coverlock immensely and would never think of
selling/disposing of it at all.
I had one Pfaff Hobbylock serger, traded up to one with differential feed,
and was most satisfied with it until I saw the coverlock, which I received
as a Christmas/birthday gift in 2000. It has never given me any problems,
just keeps serging; I do have it serviced annually or more often if I've
used it more than normal. I gave the other one to a DD who enjoys sewing
when she has time.
Emily

[Sarah Dale]

sewfine wrote:

> penny, please tell me why. If you have another brand serger with cover
> stitch that you love, please let me know about that, too. It's a big
> investment and I don't want to have regrets! :-) I plan to use the
> serger primarily for garments, so I want to have both narrow and wide
> cover stitch options (otherwise I'd just get the standalone cover &

Rebecca,

Can't comment on the machine you're looking at, but I have a Husqvarna
936 which is a 5 thread overlock and coversticth machine.

Its a sturdy well put together machine that does everything you could
want 2 / 3/ 4 / 5 thread overlock, 2/3 thread rolled (just by moving the
stitch finger), and by changing a few bits & pieces and the mode it does
narrow & wide & 3 thread cover stitch. The biggest bore is swapping
modes between cover and overlock and vice versa, but I suspect that
would be the same on any dual function machine.

Have fun with your investigations, and enjoy the new machine!

Sarah

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[BEI Design]

Sarah Dale wrote:

> Can't comment on the machine you're looking at, but I
> have a Husqvarna 936 which is a 5 thread overlock and
> coversticth machine.
> Its a sturdy well put together machine that does
> everything you could want 2 / 3/ 4 / 5 thread overlock,
> 2/3 thread rolled (just by moving the stitch finger), and
> by changing a few bits & pieces and the mode it does
> narrow & wide & 3 thread cover stitch. The biggest bore
> is swapping modes between cover and overlock and vice
> versa, but I suspect that would be the same on any dual
> function machine.

I have the 936 as well, and upgraded form a perfectly good 910
(bought gently used) to get the cover stitch. I would have loved
the Babylock Evolve, which had a much easier conversion to
coverstitch, but it wasn't worth the *many* extra $$$$$ to me.
http://www.babylock.com/sergers/product.asp?Product_ID=BLE8

YMMV.

Beverly

[jeanie]

I have had many different overlockers over the years and without doubt the
best has been the Babylock Evolve. For ease of threading and reliable
stitch quality I don't think you can beat it. Infact I believe any of the
Jet air range are equally as good.

The best advice is to go and try as many models as possible as we all have
different requirements.

Angela
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[Grammysue]

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Grammysue wrote:

sewfine wrote:

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Hi Rebecca,
I have just purchased the Bernina 1300MDC and am new to using a serger.
I just started the classes and have found it very easy to master the
threading and love the screen with the stitch settings so easy to see and
make adjustments. In Oct. of this year, I bought a Bernina 1100D on Ebay
and took it immediately to be serviced. It had been damaged in shipping
and was not fixable. The seller had insured it, but it wasn't until Dec.
that I had the refund back in my account through PayPal. The seller was
honest, but it was disappointing and an inconvenience. Thinking about
that experience, I decided to go with a new machine, the 1300 MDC, (floor
model for the discount) and take advantage of the instruction provided. I
also have a Bernina 200 E embroidery machine and I am convinced that when
you buy a machine from a good dealer you get your money's worth, not only
in your machine, but from the relationship, in service, instruction and
help with trouble shooting. I have received some great help over the
phone from the knowledgeable people at the dealership. I bought the top of
the line for the coverstitch. I don't know yet, how much use I will get
out of this machine, but with grandkids and a dear daughter-in-law who
enjoys sewing, I think between us, we will put the serger to good use. I'm
looking for good books on garment construction with the serger.
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