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SINGER Professional 14T968DC Heavy-Duty Metal Frame Serger Overlock and Accessory Kit with 2-3-4-5 Stitch Capability, Removeable Trim Trap, 1300 Stitches per minute, & Self Adjusting, White

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Product Dimensions 27.9D x 31.8W x 35.6H Centimetres
Item weight 8.44 kg

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  • 2-3-4-5 STITCH CAPABILITY FOR VERSATILE STITCHING: The SINGER Professional 5 14T968DC offers 2-3-4-5 stitch capability, providing a wide variety of stitch options for different sewing techniques. Whether you’re working with light fabrics or heavy materials, this machine gives you the flexibility to sew durable seams, rolled hems, and cover stitches for all your creative projects.
  • FULLY AUTOMATIC SELF-ADJUSTING TENSION SYSTEM: Say goodbye to manual adjustments! The fully automatic self-adjusting tension system ensures that every stitch remains balanced and even, no matter the type of fabric or stitch being used. This feature is particularly useful when switching between different materials or stitch styles, making your sewing smoother and more efficient.
  • HIGH SEWING SPEED OF 1,300 STITCHES PER MINUTE: For faster results, the SINGER Professional 5 can sew up to 1,300 stitches per minute. This professional-grade speed makes it ideal for handling large sewing projects, from garments to home décor, reducing time spent on each seam while maintaining consistent stitch quality.
  • EASY THREADING DIAGRAM FOR QUICK SETUP: Threading the machine is made simple with the easy-to-follow threading diagram. This guide helps save time during the setup process, making it easier to start your projects. The streamlined threading process ensures that even beginners can get the machine ready quickly and start sewing without frustration.
  • DIFFERENTIAL FEED FOR SMOOTH, PUCKER-FREE SEAMS: The differential feed system prevents fabric stretching and puckering, especially when working with lightweight or stretchy materials. This ensures that seams lay flat and smooth, making it perfect for both delicate and heavy fabrics, ensuring professional results on every project.
  • ATTACHABLE CLEAN POCKET FOR EASY CLEANUP: The included attachable clean pocket collects fabric scraps and thread trimmings as you sew, keeping your workspace tidy. This feature is especially helpful for larger projects where a lot of trimming is involved, allowing you to focus on sewing without constant cleanups.
  • COMPREHENSIVE SET OF ACCESSORIES FOR ADVANCED SEWING: The SINGER Professional 5 14T968DC comes with a complete set of accessories to handle any project. These include an All-Purpose Foot, Elastic Foot, Blind Hem Foot, Beading Foot, Cording Foot, Shirring Foot, and more, along with essential tools like screwdrivers, tweezers, spool caps, and a machine cover to keep your serger in top condition​
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  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 31.75 x 27.94 x 35.56 cm; 8.44 kg
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ Feb. 25 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Singer
  • Place of Business ‏ : ‎ LAVERGNE, TN, 37086 US
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002PDZTT2
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 14T968DC
  • Country of origin ‏ : ‎ Taiwan
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Cookware
  • 鶹 Rank: #212,721 in Home (See Top 100 in Home)
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The Professional 5 serger saves you time because it sews a seam and seam finish at the same time, while trimming away the excess seam allowance. Seams and seam finishes – just like you see on store-bought garments – are possible thanks to the serger. You can use 2 threads, 3 threads, 4 threads or 5 threads for a wide variety of stitch combinations. You'll love the professional results this serger gives your projects.

Sew a narrow hem on a set of napkins, or stitch up a knit top with seams that stretch with the fabric without popping. Sew a decorative edge around a fleece blanket for an extra bit of flair.

This model also has a selection of cover stitches, which can be used to sew cover stitch hems – just like those on store-bought garments. Differential Feed allows you to sew super stretchy fabrics without the wavy distortion and sheers without puckering.

Included Accessories ($100 value):

  • General Purpose Foot
  • Screwdrivers
  • Clean Pocket
  • Extra Knife
  • Spool Caps
  • Anti-Spill Thread Nets
  • Oiler, Brush
  • Tweezers
  • Needles
  • Cone Adapters
  • Soft Dust Cover

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Dimensions 13.3"D x 12.55"W x 12.75"H 15"D x 14.2"W x 13.2"H 47"D x 27"W x 26"H 11"D x 12.5"W x 14"H
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Customers like the functionality, stitching performance, and appearance of the sewing machine. They mention it's sturdy, handles knits, and does everything they need to do. Customers also appreciate the detailed instructions, saying the manual is well-explained and the CD is more detailed. They appreciate the build quality, versatility, and cover. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the ease of use.

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29 customers mention "Functionality"29 positive0 negative

Customers like the functionality of the sewing machine. They mention it's excellent, very powerful, and relatively quiet compared to other models. Customers also say it does everything they need it to do and everything they make on it looks good.

"This is a great machine. I have tried all the stitches and I'm very happy with it. I'm a first time serger so I was slow at first with threading...." Read more

"Great machine and I am loving the cover stitch. My very old Singer 5 thread finally died so had to upgrade...so glad that I did!..." Read more

"Excellente machine qui plaira aux chevronnés !..." Read more

"...It’s a very sturdy machine, so when you go fast it won’t shake (like my old machine). Stitches are even and neat...." Read more

15 customers mention "Stitching performance"15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the stitching performance of the sewing machine. They mention it produces beautiful tension, handles knits better, and stitches are even and neat. Some say it's a great help in their sewing projects.

"...Stitches are even and neat. The only thing is that it comes with a list of places to take it for repairs... they are all in the US...." Read more

"...The stitching is smooth, fast (up to 1300 stitches per minute!),..." Read more

"...It is fairly simple to thread once you practice a few times. It handles knits (which is mainly what I sew with) much better than my old serger did..." Read more

"...and I must say that I was super-impressed with my first stitchout. Totally beautiful tension...." Read more

9 customers mention "Appearance"9 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the sewing machine. They mention the stitches look great, the seams look wonderful, and the machine runs smoothly.

"...sample under the foot and threading was for a coverstitch and it looked awesome...." Read more

"...it for fashion work and personal design projects, and the results look truly professional...." Read more

"...that would look professional as I sew handmade clothing and the seams look wonderful and the machine runs smoothly." Read more

"Great machine and I am loving the cover stitch. My very old Singer 5 thread finally died so had to upgrade...so glad that I did!..." Read more

7 customers mention "Instructions"7 positive0 negative

Customers like the detailed instructions of the sewing machine. They mention the manual is well-explained and the CD is more detailed. They also say the video really helped.

"...Manual is detailed and well-explained." Read more

"...and rethreaded for the 5-thread Safety Stitch wide; lots of detailed instructions. Also, the thread path is color-coded to make it even easier...." Read more

"...It comes with a detailed instruction manual which has been very helpful...." Read more

"...The video really helped (I recommend reviewing some) and I must say that I was super-impressed with my first stitchout. Totally beautiful tension...." Read more

4 customers mention "Build quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the sewing machine. They mention it's incredibly well-built and reliable across a variety of fabrics.

"...It’s a very sturdy machine, so when you go fast it won’t shake (like my old machine). Stitches are even and neat...." Read more

"...This machine is incredibly well-built and performs like a professional-grade serger. The stitching is smooth, fast (up to 1300 stitches per minute!),..." Read more

"...5-thread Safety Stitch is an overedge stitch combined with a sturdy chain stitch so no having to sew the seam down on a conventional sewing machine..." Read more

"...next week. So far, so good and it seems like a solid piece of equipment." Read more

4 customers mention "Versatility"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the sewing machine. They mention it has greater versatility, has both options, and is reasonably versatile for those on a budget.

"...place in my design studio for its overall functionality, versatility out of the box (without having to purchase extra feet or other accessories),..." Read more

"Has both options, versatile machine, great vañue..." Read more

3 customers mention "Cover"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the cover of the sewing machine. They mention it combines serger and cover stitch functions that costs and the cover hem is just absolutely awesome.

"...I'm impressed with the coverstitch feature, which I'd never tried before and is far superior to using a twin needle on my sewing machine...." Read more

"...But the cover hem is just a absolutely awesome feature because I sew a lot with stretch fabric and this prevents the hems always coming out." Read more

"It is a perfect machine combining serger and cover stitch functions that costs ......" Read more

32 customers mention "Ease of use"16 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the sewing machine. Some mention it's fairly simple to thread once you practice a few times, while others say it's complicated and difficult to put on. Additionally, some customers have issues with the obscurity in the written instructions about the 5 needle positions.

"A lot easier to thread than I expected...." Read more

"...an experienced sewist, and have used other sergers, but threading the machine is painful and despite lots of practice it still takes me hours every..." Read more

"The machine seemed great for the first hour of using it. Was not too hard to thread, just need to take your time. The stitches looked great...." Read more

"...Threading looked intimidating at first, but the color-coded system really helped me get comfortable quickly...." Read more

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Smooth and Easy Serging
I love this machine! I purchased it to replace a more basic Brother serger (one without the cover stitch functionality) and I could not be happier. This machine is easier to thread, easier to use, and runs so smoothly. My sewing table to prone to the wobbles, but this machine runs smooth and wobble-less unless I'm going at top speed. The machine includes a nice little accessory kit with a replacement knife, tweezers, needles, screwdriver, etc. as well as a package of six additional feet. On the DVD is a workbook that steps you all of the different stitches the machine can do. The workbook lays out all the settings and changes you need to make to the machine very, very clearly (more so than the instruction manual, which is pretty comprehensive itself). It also gives you little activities to do so you can see how the stitch looks and works. To be honest, I was disappointed at first that there were no videos on the DVD, but the workbook is actually amazing! Changing from serging to cover stitch is a little bit of a pain, but not any more so than changing from one type of serger stitch to another. There are diagrams on the machine itself to help with threading, and I've yet to make a mistake. (Take it slow, keep the manual open, and follow the coloured dots.) I could not be happier with this machine.
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  • Austin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Quality at Home – Exceeds Expectations!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2025
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    I purchased the SINGER 14T968DC for my sewing projects, and it has been a game changer. This machine is incredibly well-built and performs like a professional-grade serger. The stitching is smooth, fast (up to 1300 stitches per minute!), and reliable across a variety of fabrics—from delicate knits to heavier materials.

    I love the versatility of having 2-3-4-5 thread options, and the self-adjusting tension makes setup so much easier than I expected. Threading looked intimidating at first, but the color-coded system really helped me get comfortable quickly. The removable trim trap is also a small feature that makes a big difference in keeping my workspace tidy.

    Whether you’re an experienced sewist or moving into more advanced work, this machine will not disappoint. I’m using it for fashion work and personal design projects, and the results look truly professional.

    Highly recommend for anyone serious about sewing!
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy machine
    Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2019
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    A lot easier to thread than I expected. The instructions can get tricky, but there are a few people on YouTube who have tutorials for it so it was ok. It’s a very sturdy machine, so when you go fast it won’t shake (like my old machine). Stitches are even and neat. The only thing is that it comes with a list of places to take it for repairs... they are all in the US. Maybe a list of Canadian repair places for Canadian customers eh? I like that there’s so many kids of rolled hem (4 exactly). Although they are only very slightly different, for such a tiny hem it can make a difference. I like that it’s a serger and also a coverstitch machine, that’s two machines in one and along with the price being better than two machines, it saves space in my sewing room.
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  • LV
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works fine, not the best, but very good for the price range
    Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2020
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    The tension disks don't seem to work that well.
    For the price range (700$ ish), it performs very well, but don't expect mind-blowing results.
    I often find myself re-threading the machine because the tension seems off. It might need a tune-up, but since I don't use it THAT often, I find it difficult to believe it would already need a tune-up.
    Comes with a bunch of handy accessories, replacement needles, etc. Manual is detailed and well-explained.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Kiki-Si
    5.0 out of 5 stars Have to Admit I Love This Machine
    Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2022
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    As a lifelong Pfaff customer I bought this machine for one feature only - the triple cover stitch and expected to otherwise leave it idle; however, it has earned a permanent place in my design studio for its overall functionality, versatility out of the box (without having to purchase extra feet or other accessories), and just general ease of use and quality of product. Given how much less I spent on this machine compared to my much older Pfaffs I was surprised. IMO Singer has a winner in this machine. Yes, it is not as smooth as my German factory built Pfaffs nor is it as quiet or fast; but it has greater versatility and, for those on a budget wanting a combination overlocker/coverlocker, this machine is a decent option. I didn’t know how well this was going to hold up over time but am happy to report its doing just fine after 300+ hours of use. If you want a reasonably versatile machine for a very competitive price that will provide
    17 people found this helpful
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  • jjjjj
    1.0 out of 5 stars horrible!! I regret purchasing this machine
    Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2018
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    I bought this machine over a year ago, and curse it every time I try to use it. I am an experienced sewist, and have used other sergers, but threading the machine is painful and despite lots of practice it still takes me hours every time I need to do it. The tension is always off and no amount of effort to fix it has been successful, the thread breaks all the time, I could go on... I seriously regret this purchase, and will probably get rid of it and buy something different this year.

    I chose this machine because I live in a small space and liked the idea of getting 2 machines in one (an overlocker and a coverstitch machine) appealed to me. But it takes so much effort to rethread the machine, I just keep it threaded for overlocking and never bother with the cover stitch. So in retrospect I should have purchased the two machines (or just forget about a coverstitch machine). This machine tries to do too many things, and in doing so doesn't do any of them well.
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  • joan
    5.0 out of 5 stars WISH I'd bought it sooner - love this Serger and all the stitches it produces - thanks for the great deal AMAZON!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2017
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    Love the Singer Prof 5 Serger! Have a Juki Heavy Duty that did the overedge stitches but no Cover Stitch - it's 27 years old and still going.
    The Singer Serger came pre-threaded for the cover stitch. By simply tying on my own thread I was able to sew right away.
    Printed out the Serger Workbook (it's online at Singer.com or use the disc that comes with the machine) and rethreaded for the 5-thread Safety Stitch wide; lots of detailed instructions. Also, the thread path is color-coded to make it even easier. The 5-thread Safety Stitch is an overedge stitch combined with a sturdy chain stitch so no having to sew the seam down on a conventional sewing machine - it's already done for you! For those who get stuck when threading I highly recommend the you tube videos posted by Vince Arcuri. For ideas on how to use the many, many various stitches that this Serger produces, have a look at the Nancy Zieman videos with Pam Mahshie 'Getting the most from your Serger'. You can use this serger to quilt - Kaye Wood has a great video - 6 hour serger quilt. Finally, check out Serge & Merge Quilts. Great value purchase - love it!
    6 people found this helpful
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  • 鶹 Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars I do not recommend this machine for beginners, not even for intermediate users.
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2016
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    Not easy to use. Hard to change threads and functions. Also, this overlok is comming with very confusing and poor instructions, only users YouTubes can help you to figure out what to do and how to solve problems. With respect to delivery and appearance, I have no complaints.
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  • Tessa L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible machine for the price
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2016
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    I upgraded from the Singer Pro 5 to a Babylock Evolution (which is about 8x the price of the Singer) and wanted to share the pros and cons of each machine now that I've had experience with both of them. The Singer is the hands-down winner in the value-for-price category, and it has several features that the Babylock doesn't have. If you're considering buying this serger and want all the capabilities of a high-end machine, I would not hesitate; buy the Singer.

    I mostly sew garments, so I primarily use the 3- and 4-thread overlock stitches, and the coverstitch to finish hems. During the course of a project I'll generally switch from the overlock to the coverstitch multiple times. I sew knits, fleece, lightweight wovens like rayon and silk, heavyweight wovens like denim, and technical fabrics like DWR nylon.

    The stitch quality on both machines is superb. I haven't had any problems with tension or loopy stitches, assuming the machine was threaded correctly.

    PROS of the Singer:

    Large work area: The Singer's sewing arm is longer. That means there's more space to the right of the needle to hold fabric, allowing you to sew decorative stitches down the center of the fabric without it all bunching up.

    Better presser feet: It comes with a clear presser foot by default. The Babylock comes with an opaque steel foot so you can't see your fabric as it's passing under the needle. The Singer also comes with an accessory pack of six additional presser feet (I haven't tried them yet). Babylock charges around $50 per additional foot, including a clear presser foot.

    Wide flatlock: on fleece, the wide flatlock creates a seam that lies flat and is still stretchy. The Babylock doesn't have this stitch, only a narrow flatlock. The Singer does this one beautifully.

    Trim bin: the Singer comes with a plastic bin that attaches to the front of the machine and catches the seams and threads as the knife trims them during sewing. The Babylock doesn't come with this bin; you can purchase one for extra cost, but it has to hang off the front of your workspace (which doesn't work for me).

    Seam guide with 1/8" markings: the Babylock doesn't have a way to measure a precise 5/8" seam allowance, just a sticker printed on the plate with tick marks. It's up to you to use a ruler to figure out which tick mark lines up with the desired seam allowance width. The Singer has this printed on the cover plate.

    CONS of the Singer:

    Jumpy motor: when you step on the pedal, the motor hums until you press down hard enough, and then it jumps forward suddenly. There's no "slow start" as with the Babylock; it feels like it's all or nothing.

    Threading takes longer: threading is actually quite easy with both machines. With practice, you can probably thread them both in the same amount of time, though the Babylock's Jet-Air threading system eliminates errors. I've had to rethread the Singer after making a mistake, which increases the average amount of time needed to rethread the machine (especially including the time to sew up a test swatch just to make sure you threaded it correctly). However Singer has done a great job at diagramming the thread paths and color-coding them. With frequent use, you should get the hang of it and make fewer mistakes.

    More dials to set: when switching from one stitch to another, there is a long checklist of dials and settings to adjust in order to set up the machine properly for the new stitch. In comparison, the Babylock has fewer; it's more automated. I still need to consult the instruction manual when setting up the Singer; with the Babylock I can pretty much figure it out without the reference guide.

    OVERALL, I still highly recommend the Singer. It's just as capable as the highly-priced machine at the cost of spending a little more time threading it when changing stitches. This is a fantastic value for a 5-thread machine that does both overlock and coverstitch.

    Singer's obviously put a lot of thought into the design of their sewing machines and sergers. If they ever figure out how to do automatic threading (which I'm fairly sure they will, eventually), then Babylock will lose its edge.

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    ORIGINAL REVIEW FOLLOWS:

    I love my Singer Quantum Stylist sewing machine, so I decided to take a chance on this as my first serger. Even with a technical background, I admit I was intimidated at first by the complexity of threading the loopers. However after printing the workbook and following the instructions carefully I figured out how it works. Threading is pretty straightforward, but definitely takes a bit of practice to become confident. Look for the colored dots on the metal loopers and follow the diagram printed on the faceplate.

    The foot pedal control is similar to a low end (non electronic) sewing machine. When you first start pushing the pedal, the machine hums for a while until it suddenly starts going full speed. Once it's going you can slow it down, but that initial burst of speed is very disconcerting. I thought the machine was broken at first. This is my first serger so I don't know if it's normal but I suspect it's common to all low end machines.

    So far I've tried the three thread overlock, the cover stitch, and the rolled hem. All came out great on the fabrics I've tried. I even serged a knit tunic in the first week of owning the machine. I love that the machine does both overlock and cover stitch, so I won't have to buy a separate machine.

    Pro tip: use your label maker to label the five different knobs on the sides so you know which one's which. Then you can just reference the chart at the beginning of each workbook chapter and set each dial to the correct setting.

    Note for beginners (I had to look this up): to remove fabric after you are finished sewing, rotate the handwheel until the needle is in the up position. Lift the presser foot. Use the little screwdriver to sweep under the presser foot, catching the looper threads, and pulling them forward away from the machine by a few inches. Snip these threads. You should then be able to pull the fabric towards the back of the machine until it comes clear, at which point you can snip the remaining thread to get it free. That was not at all obvious from reading the manual.

    Funny story: after showing my boyfriend the stitch samples I made, he started hunting for serged seams on all of his RTW and comparing them to my stitch samples. I think he might start using the machine too!
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  • Rita Guidarelli
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fácil de usar si se lee el manual y se siguen las instrucciones del workbook
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 1, 2019
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    Recibí la máquina apenas hace un par de días, así que he practicado sólo la mitad de las puntadas. Siguiendo las instrucciones del manual y del workbook, ensartar la máquina me ha resultado sencillo. He podido practicar y hacer muestras de la cadeneta y algunos tipos de overlock de dos y tres hilos. Me faltan todavía los estilos de overlock de cuatro y cinco hilos, así como los de coverstitch. Sin embargo, hasta ahora estoy muy contenta porque, a pesar de ser mi primera máquina de overlock, estoy pudiendo usarla con cierta facilidad. Lo importante es ser paciente, leer el manual e intentar seguir las instrucciones en lo que se le agarra la onda a los puntos.
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  • Andrea K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super Maschine bis auf...
    Reviewed in Germany on December 2, 2023
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    Nachdem meine letzte Overlock kaputt gegangen ist und ich mir eigentlich zusätzlich eine Coverlock kaufen wollte, war die Singer natürlich die perfekte Lösung. Geräuschmäßig ist sie wirklich leise für eine Overlock und wenn man sich reingefuchst hat auch gut zu bedienen.

    Ein kleiner Minuspunkt: Ich nutze die Maschine gewerblich und nähe dementsprechend viel. Leider löst sich pro Arbeitstag mindestens 1x die Glühbirne aus der Fassung. Das ist wirklich nervig. Aber da der Rest wirklich toll ist, kann ich trotzdem 5 Sterne geben.
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  • Fernando viegas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente maquina
    Reviewed in Spain on January 15, 2025
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    Bom funcionamento, muito prática e robusta
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  • DDT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Integra funciones de overlock y collaret
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 18, 2023
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    Esta muy padre la manera en la que integraron las funciones de overlock y collaret en una sola máquina, lo que no está padre es que aún no hay cursos por parte de Singer en Mexico para esta máquina, estoy aprendiendo a usarla con un instructivo en español que baje de internet
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