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Machine Talk => Overlockers & Coverstitchers => Topic started by: Bodgeitandscarper on April 23, 2017, 17:18:59 PM

Title: Babylock BLCS2
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on April 23, 2017, 17:18:59 PM
My Janome 1000csx had been doing quite well recently, especially since putting some of the Janome purple tip needles in, but the very thin jersey I sewed the other day had it skipping stitches like mad again.  I think it's time to bite the bullet, take the plunge, splash the cash and get a Babylock - especially after seeing a video of a binding attachment thingy that folds and sews a binding strip onto an edge "just like that".  Has anyone else got a Babylock and have you used the binder?  Will the machine sew that much better than the Janome?  It's so much more money, I don't want to find I still have skipped stitches.  Ta for any opinions/experiences  :)
Title: Re: Babylock BLCS2
Post by: Efemera on April 23, 2017, 18:21:40 PM
I've got the Janome and the binders.... never used the binders yet.
Title: Re: Babylock BLCS2
Post by: Ohsewsimple on April 23, 2017, 18:26:57 PM
Short answer is yes!   I had the Janome which I bought from a friend.  It served me well once I tamed it.  :). But I decided to splash out and get the Babylock and it,s soooooooo much better. It works faster which took a bit of getting used to.  But I'm glad I swapped.  It's taken everything I've thrown at it.  I have used a binder but I actually bought an industrial one which fitted. I didn't fancy paying for the Babylock one. TBH I don't use it a lot.  I tend to put my neck bindings on in the round and a binder needs to be used before sewing one of the shoulders.
I also find that it it doesn't skip stitches like the Janome.  It used to have a habit of not liking the bulk at hemlines on jersey garments.  I sorted that by clipping into the seam and having the seam allowance at the hemline laying  in the opposite direction to the main seam allowance.  The Babylock has no such problems. 
I should mention that it is a very expensive machine now.  I think it is around £1200. 
Bernina also do one which is quite good.  But the threading is a bit weird. Ok when you get used to it.  It stitches nicely.
Title: Re: Babylock BLCS2
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on April 23, 2017, 18:32:41 PM
I know, it is a lot of money, but I sew a lot of jersey and stretch fabrics ( I get claustrophobic if my clothes restrict me!!), so I'm thinking it may be a worthwhile investment, especially if it doesn't skip stitches.
Title: Re: Babylock BLCS2
Post by: Ohsewsimple on April 23, 2017, 19:09:30 PM
I sew a lot of jersey too. So if money isn't a problem then I'd definitely go for the Babylock.  Glad I did.