I have a hand me down Babylock 418 (3 thread) right now. It's somewhere in the neighborhood of 22 years old. It's nice for seams and such, but since it doesn't have a lot of features it's difficult to use for hemming and diapers. All it does is rolled hem and regular overlock. I have totally broken it, and I have no idea how much it will be to get fixed. It is completely seized up and none of the parts will move, even with the manual wheel.
So, for a while now I've been looking at new sergers anyway. Because, I've been wanting to see what all new features are available. And, there's lots of stuff that I wish I was able to do. All the while beating the heck out of the one I own.
Is the Babylock Evolve good? Does anyone have one? Our local quilt store just opened, and so they're running a special right now, which knocks about 30% off of the retail price. And, they'll let me do 12 months same as cash. It won't be a problem to pay it off in time, so I won't have to worry about paying any interest. Dh said I could get it. He realizes that I sew a lot and have really used the other one. I have to limit my mocha consumption to once per week until it's paid for though.
I'm just trying to figure out if this machine is worth the money. I'd really like a new serger, and I know there are cheaper models out there. But, I figure I probably won't be getting another one for at least 15 years or so.
Any thoughts?
So, for a while now I've been looking at new sergers anyway. Because, I've been wanting to see what all new features are available. And, there's lots of stuff that I wish I was able to do. All the while beating the heck out of the one I own.
Is the Babylock Evolve good? Does anyone have one? Our local quilt store just opened, and so they're running a special right now, which knocks about 30% off of the retail price. And, they'll let me do 12 months same as cash. It won't be a problem to pay it off in time, so I won't have to worry about paying any interest. Dh said I could get it. He realizes that I sew a lot and have really used the other one. I have to limit my mocha consumption to once per week until it's paid for though.
I'm just trying to figure out if this machine is worth the money. I'd really like a new serger, and I know there are cheaper models out there. But, I figure I probably won't be getting another one for at least 15 years or so.
Any thoughts?
I have never regretted getting mine at all (had it for 3 years now) But, if you really only need a new serger or if you will use the coverstitch a lot and think it might be a pain to switch back and forth (though it is beyond easy to switch, it can be a pain if you sew a lot), then go for the Imagine or the Imagine Wave. Those are basically the same machine, minus the coverstitch part. The Wave is supposed to be better for tight curves because the knife is closer to the needles and it does some fancy decorative stitch, but otherwise it is the same as the Imagine.
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