Easy conversion to free-arm sewing; built-in accessory storage
Editorial Review:
The Singer 14SH654 overlock machine is a timesaving innovation that provides professional seams, seam finishes, and creative stitch compatibilities. This machine sews at 1,300 stitches-per-minute, trimming, and overcastting the raw edges at the same time for quality seam finishes! The 14SH654 overlock is not limited to just seams, and seam finishes. Enjoy sewing one-of-a-kind creations with the special effects of decorative stitching, such as Flatlocking and Rolled Hemming. This overlock works side by side with your conventional sewing machine.
Other features include: 4/3 Stitch configurations Differential feed Adjustable cutting width Stitch length dial Color-coded lay-in thread tension Free-arm sewing Extra high presser foot lifter Presser foot pressure Built-in rolled hem Electronic speed control 6 snap-on presser feet accessories
Stitches include: 4-thread stretch mock safety stitch 3-thread overlock 3-thread wrapped edge 3-thread rolled hem 3-thread flatlock Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.
Equipped with a differential feed to permit the gathering of fabrics for creating ruffles, for example, and for sewing knits without them stretching, this two-needle machine sews six kinds of stitches with three or four threads and permits quick, easy stitching, trimming, and overcasting in a single operation. It provides convenience, speed (up to 1,300 stitches per minute), and the reliability of the Singer name. Available stitch functions include the three-thread overlock; the three-thread, wrapped-edge overlock; the four-thread mock-safety stitch; flatlock; blind hem; and rolled hem. Conversion from normal overedging to rolled hemming can be accomplished without changing the throat plate.
Color-coded threading, adjustable stitch width (ranging from 3 to 6.7 mm), adjustable stitch length (from 2 to 4 mm), a stitch-length control dial, adjustable differential feed, presser-foot adjustment, and tension-adjustment dials for all four threads offer exceptional flexibility and control. Simply removing the cloth plate converts the machine for free-arm work. Singer's illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet that accompanies the machine is invaluable. The machine comes with a 25-year warranty against defects on the sewing machine head; a five-year warranty on electrical and electronic components; and a one-year warranty against defects on parts and adjustments. --Fred Brack
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
THe worst Serger - ever!:
Bought this Singer Serger NEW, from the Viking/USEW center in Joann's January 2008. I have 30 Years sewing experience and am a ASG member.
This machine has been horrendous. I gave it a try, thought it was a good price, it was on sale, and with the present economy was hoping it would be a good buy. Save Your MONEY and BUY A Better BRAND! You are going to want to pay the few extra dollars and go with something better. After numerous trips to MANY Joanne stores, this has been used once!
For a first... more info
sew-sew machine:
Bought from WalMart in 2005 and have used it a lot. Just replaced with Brother 1034D which is quieter and easier to thread. Singer vibrates a lot and walks all over the place even with suction cups and I use a rubber sink mat under it. I do use regular sewing machine needles with it and have not had a problem. The tension is extremely difficult to adjust and it won't hold. Even if it does hold, it will sew differently from one session to the next. That has frustrated me a great deal - plus having to... more info
very poor design:
I have been using a similar priced brother serger for years and when it broke I couldnt find it in my town so i purchased this singer machine. I am returning it tomorrow.
i am rather good at threading sergers and have used many other models besides my own with no dificulties (its still a pain though). but this machine makes it as dificult as possible. the #1 & #2 threads go through these loops that they seem to come out of pretty easily while the machine is in use.
the #3 &... more info
Excellent to work with:
I love my Serger. I am still getting use to it but from what I have seen so far it has been one of my best purchases yet.
