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Old Aug 1st, 2010, 04:55 AM   #501
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it should do it fine. mines a super cheap one too and it works brill.


 
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Old Aug 1st, 2010, 05:15 AM   #502
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explain please....what exactly does an overlocker do that a normal machine cant?


 
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Old Aug 1st, 2010, 05:21 AM   #503
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it does those 3 or 4 thread edges that you see on professional clothes etc.

like this...


Gives you a proper clean edge and stops fraying. You can hem using it too so you don't need to do rolled or turned hems.
Its got 3 or 4 thread spools that thread intricatly through the machine and cuts the free edge as you serge it.


 
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Old Aug 1st, 2010, 05:26 AM   #504
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ohhhh.....so, can you do just regular sewing aswell or do you need a seperate overlocker and machine?


 
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Old Aug 1st, 2010, 05:58 AM   #505
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seperate, an overlocker has an intricate needle and cutting device....the 3 threads get thread through various bits in the machine as you can see in pic


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Old Aug 1st, 2010, 06:04 AM   #506
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Yep mines a 4 thread 2 needle machine it does various stiches that make hems ect. It doesnt do normal sewing machine stiches but a lot of people with an overlocker can make most things just using an overlocker ie clothes ect.


 
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Old Aug 1st, 2010, 12:19 PM   #507
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Crikey, I was thinking of getting a cheap overlocker but having seen gills picture I think I've been scared off!

The most exciting thing I've made recently are some nappy off time pads for Lottie so I don't have to keep washing hundreds of towels!!


 
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Old Aug 1st, 2010, 12:58 PM   #508
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don't be scared off they are super easy to use with a bit of practice and sooo handy if you making clothes or hemming anything!


 
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Old Aug 2nd, 2010, 09:37 AM   #509
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here's this week's project- a minky wrap with a hidden layer of PUL (I hate sewing PUL!). It looks a bit large in the hips but Emma's got thunder thighs so it actually fits perfectly





 
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Old Aug 3rd, 2010, 03:35 AM   #510
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looks great kaites! why do you hate sewing pul? I think its fine - sews just like every other fabric!


 
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