Singer Overlocker 14sh754 - Lidl, Monday 12th October - £129 @ Lidl

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Singer Overlocker 14sh754 - Lidl, Monday 12th October. £129.00

£129 Lidl5 Oct 15

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Anne46

5 Oct 15

This is a great price - currently on Amazon for £246.98 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Singer-Overlock-14SH754-Sewing-Machine/dp/B0036U4LB0.
An overlocker is a boon if you do a lot of sewing - finishes off seams professionally and can be used to make garments completely, apart from hemming.

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madhouse77 to saintagnes

6 Oct 15 4 #7

Yep got mine running at 64 thread needles :sunglasses:

Berhwale to saintagnes

6 Oct 15 3 #8

Possibly, but I wouldn't advise water cooling it.

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jojosmama

5 Oct 15 #1

Anyone have one if these and recommend it? Never used one before - is it ok for a beginner? Thanks

Anne46

5 Oct 15 2 #2

I haven't used this particular model. The main problem people have with overlockers is threading them. It can be a bit of a pain but the trick when changing threads is to tie old and new thread together with a reef knot (square knot) and pull the thread through - just need to cut it before threading the needles. Have a look on YouTube to see how they work, even if there's no video for this particular overlocker they're all pretty much the same.
Actually have just looked and there are videos for this machine: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Singer+Overlocker+14sh754

Anne46

5 Oct 15 1 #3

Just to add. I said you could make a complete garment with an overlocker apart from doing hems; you can't put zips in with them either; sorry. But if you were making something out of stretch fabric you don't need any fastenings.

Rudidudi to Anne46

6 Oct 15 #19

Why cant it do hems or zips?
Is this a problem that this has that other sewing machines do not?

jojosmama

6 Oct 15 #4

Great thank you. Much appreciated

kakinyemi

6 Oct 15 #5

As a beginner, can I start off with this?

Anne46 to kakinyemi

10 Oct 15 1 #31

Are you a beginner to sewing or just using an overlocker? If new to sewing a sewing machine would be best. They are easy to use, the main problem people have with overlockers is the threading as they use 4 lots of thread at one time. They usually come threaded though so the easy thing to do is tie old thread and new thread together then pull the threads through - of course you'll have to then cut where you've joined them to thread the needles; overlockers have 2 needles and 2 loopers. If you're not sure about whether it would be suitable for you have a look on YouTube.

saintagnes

6 Oct 15 2 #6

Can I overclock this overlocker?

madhouse77 to saintagnes

6 Oct 15 4 #7

Yep got mine running at 64 thread needles :sunglasses:

Berhwale to saintagnes

6 Oct 15 3 #8

Possibly, but I wouldn't advise water cooling it.

keiran5517

6 Oct 15 #9

bought a few of these last year and did the naughty thing of reselling them, didnt go down too well! :smiley: heat!!!

Rudidudi

6 Oct 15 #10

why cant it do a zip?

Anne46 to Rudidudi

7 Oct 15 1 #29

It doesn't do a straight stitch; a straight stitch would be like this: ----------------------------------------- which is what you use to sew a zip in. If you look at the seams of your clothes you'll see the stitch an overlocker does. - Like this http://imgur.com/2vwdqRB

Stubee

6 Oct 15 #11

Anyone else click on the deal just to find out wtf it was?

dealer101 to Stubee

6 Oct 15 1 #12

Nope :confused:

crazylegs to Stubee

6 Oct 15 1 #14

If you don't know what an overlocker is you must have lead a sheltered life..
Just seeing the name Singer is evocative of sewing machines

Anne46 to Stubee

7 Oct 15 #26

Look at the seams of your clothes - that's what they do :wink:

dealer101

6 Oct 15 #13

Good deal

Newbold

6 Oct 15 #15

Although seeing the name Singer is also evocative of appalling sewing machines that weren't fit for purpose - which is why Bernina, Pfaff, Husqvarna etc took off, selling machines that worked, and kept on working without frequent visits to the repair shop.

montblanc

6 Oct 15 #16

That's not fair, this is a good machine though it's fiddly to thread. This comes just in time for fancy dress/cosplay making :innocent:

Newbold to montblanc

6 Oct 15 #17

I'm talking a while back, when Singer manufactured their own machines. It's just a badge now to stick on imports from China.

ms_night_ryder

6 Oct 15 #18

This is great, I was looking at buying one for £189.99, I hope they have stock and it's not limited.

Berhwale

6 Oct 15 1 #20

An overlocker does the type of seam you see on the inside of a t-shirt or joggers. It's designed to stitch two pieces of stretchable fabric together with a stretchable seam. This is not the sort of stitch you use to fit a zip or hem something - you need a normal sewing machine for that.

Newbold

6 Oct 15 #21

I suspect there are a number of people thinking this is a sewing machine - and unaware that an overlocker is rather different!

fishmaster to Newbold

6 Oct 15 #24

Go on give us some jargon you know you want to :smiley:

montana78

6 Oct 15 #22

Pshh. Just change to copper needle. Lol

fishmaster

6 Oct 15 #23

Why would I need to sew I live in a cave? Ah now I think I know why my loin cloth fell off.

Newbold

6 Oct 15 #25

Not a clue I'm afraid. I know nothing about the things - apart from stuff the wife taught me! And the bitter experience of owning a Singer 438.

Anne46

7 Oct 15 #27

Just use safety pins :smiley:

Anne46

7 Oct 15 #28

That's a great idea. Who didn't it go down well with?

fishmaster

7 Oct 15 #30

The community here I would imagine. They don't like that sort of thing.

nbgrobbo

12 Oct 15 #32

Got one for my sister for Christmas, thank OP!

kakinyemi

12 Oct 15 #33

Thanks for your response, i'm completely new to sewing :disappointed:

neillyd

12 Oct 15 #34

Just happened to be in Lidl early this morning (8am), so the overlockers and knew my wife wanted one - quick eBay/Amazon search told me they'd be £100+ dearer everywhere else and the reviews were good. Christmas present sorted! Hot!

neillyd

12 Oct 15 #35

UPDATE: Went back 2hrs later, to maybe do a duplicate purchase... ALL GONE!

silverred

12 Oct 15 #36

Yup. none in feltham :disappointed:

iloveacomputer

12 Oct 15 #37

Thanks to OP. I got one from Glasgow Victoria Rd store a bit before 12pm today, there were still a lot left at that point.

stephenh0

12 Oct 15 #38

I suspect if you didn't get one at 8am first thing then you won't get one now ....

None at Tamworth. Trying Market Harborough later but I doubt there'll be any left...

Newbold

12 Oct 15 #39

Around 15 in stock at 8 this morning. 4 or 5 went in the first 5 minutes after opening, and I'm guessing the rest have gone by now.

All it needed was one eBay reseller to walk in and clear the lot!

BeachWelly

12 Oct 15 #40

Good deal! I have this model, as purchased from Lidl the last time it was sold at this price and very pleased. I went to an overlocker workshop during the summer and everyone had a different model... I preferred mine, even in comparison with more expensive models. I find it easy to thread as it's all colour marked. If you're new to overlocking like I was, I suggest a workshop or book to pick-up the basics if you don't have much patience with instruction manuals!!!

JB62

13 Oct 15 #41

So disappointed they were sold out so quickly. I really wanted one!

Grazza07 to JB62

13 Oct 15 #42

Me too.

Anne46 to JB62

14 Feb 17 #46

They'll probably have them again at some point, keep an eye out. This was the 2nd time I've known them to have them and I'm sure they've had them since.

katya1971

16 Oct 15 #43

Also would have like like iked one

mazzacom

11 Feb 17 #44

I purchased this overlocker last October from Lydl it's a great machine, unfortunately I've lost the bag with tools in , after visiting numerous shops unsuccessfully can you advise me where I can get replacement oneness plz

Anne46 to mazzacom

14 Feb 17 #45

As it's Singer you should be able to get spares online from a Singer dealer. Or see if there's a Singer dealer in your area.
Sorry if this is a bit late.

BeachWelly to mazzacom

14 Feb 17 #47

Have you tried to contact Lidl or Singer? However, I've just looked in the manual to see what was in the bag - a 'spreader', tweezer, small screwdriver and spare needles, all of which you could probably find from various sources and the overlocker needles (number #2022) from a Singer stockist. :smiley:

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