I reckon an overlocker could get nasty in a fight. I’m glad you didn’t get your face overlocked.
Comment on Discussion Thread: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
I ended up in a major fight with my overlocker this morning, but I am one step closer to finishing my project to shorten the sleeves on my work jacket. I was so agravated by the process of rethreading a broken lower looper I had to take a break in order to maintain my sanity.
Once that is out of the way I get to start on the cushions. Hopefully Miss Meow won’t try to help too much.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
the big danger is getting one’s fingernail sewn
it’s surprising how deep that needle can get
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
The overlocker has two needles for extra danger.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
nice 👍👍
Eagle@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
After many years of being frustrated at both mine and my mother’s overlocker I have discovered that if you need to rethread one thread, you need to do them all at the same time. Don’t ask why, it makes no sense to me!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
seriously, I would love an overlocker, I reckon me and miss seagoon would get so much use out of it even if to just mend clothes
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
They can be great, but you can do pretty much everything with a normal sewing machine too.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
I’ve got a Singer tiny serger eBay years ago. It doesn’t have the built in cutter - you have to trim things first. But it was more affordable and takes less space than a full sized overlocker.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
Aldi have them occasionally and they’re not bad.