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| Babylock BLCS-2 |
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| Janome CoverPro 1000CPX |
All reveiws are great for the Babylock but the space to the right of the needle is small. I'm wondering if I will be bunching up fabric for a wider hem or to actually stitch on the garment rather than a hem such as topstitching over a princess seam. Or would I even want to do that type of stitching often? Also, the Babylock does not have the freearm feature. The Babylock has Jet-Air threading which would be great but I guess I could live without it.
Reviews for the Janome are great as well. The Janome, however, seems to be a bigger, heavier machine and my space is already cramped. Also, some report that the Janome does not sew quite as well through heavy fabrics such a heavyweight fleece and that it is more difficult to control the speed.
My local machine dealer does not carry either of these machines in stock but could order for me. The Janome is about half the price of the Babylock but this is probably the only coverstitch machine that I will ever buy so I want to get the one that works best for me.
Any help in this decision would be greatly appreciated!!
Sorry - no help here as I only have a regular overlocker/serger. Good luck in choosing the best machine - what professional finishes you will be able to achieve.
ReplyDeleteI have been reading through the wealth of information on PatternReview.com. It is such a great website for people who sew!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog! I can't wait to see what you make next. :)
ReplyDeleteSo which did you go with? I have been going through the same thing as you these past few days and also narrowed it down between the two. My local dealer really likes the Janome, but still uncertain as to which will be the best fit for me....
ReplyDeleteI went with the Janome. (See my next blog entry) I have no doubt that I made the right decision for my sewing needs. The discussion board on Patternreview.com was my primary source of information and advice. I can't imagine any question I would have that I couldn't find the answer for on the board. I made a KwikSew knit top today entirely on the serger and coverstitch. The Janome does all that I need and more. I'm glad that I didn't spend twice as much on the Babylock.
ReplyDeleteJan, I am in the same delimma now and just did a test drive with the BLCS and the Janome Coverpro 1000 CPX. At the store, the BL did a smoother stitch. I want the Janome for the free arm and the larger harp space. And, I want a GOOD stitch of course, as it will always show on the outside of the item. It does seem crazy to pay $500 more for the BL and, if as you said, I expect to only buy one, I want to get one with a good stitch.
ReplyDeleteAre you still happy with your Janome?
Michelle
I am still happy with my coverstitch. Some weeks I use it several times but then sometimes I don't use it for a month. Just depends on what type sewing I'm doing. If I had more dealers nearby, I would have tried out more machines. I would even consider a serger/coverstitch combo as long as it is quick and easy to convert back and forth. I still have not purchased binders or any extras for the machine. I have been able to do everything I need to do without them. It definitely does not sew as smoothly as my Bernina sewing machine but, for the price, still does what I need it to do. I hardly ever have to adjust the tension and always get a nice stitch. I plan to use it this week to finish the ribbed neckline trim on a baby gown so I'll blog later about how that goes.Good luck!
DeleteHi Jan, I would like to hear what you think after you finish the ribbed neckline. I appreciate your willingness to share information.
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