Why you’ll love it: For experienced users and those who even do commercial sewing, the
Singer Professional 5 14T968DC Serger is offers excellent performance and diverse stitching capabilities in a heavy-duty body.
On the other end of the spectrum is the Singer Professional 5 14T968DC Serger, a model with lots of bell and whistles — fitting for advanced users.
Capable of doing two-, three-, four-, and five-thread stitches, this workhorse can execute various cover stitches (narrow, triple, double chain, or wide) as well as serger stitches (five- and four-thread safety, five-thread safety wide, four- and three-thread ultra-stretch mock safety, three-thread overlock, three-thread flatlock, two-thread wrapped-edge overlock, and two-thread overedge).
This serger also has four built-in rolled hems. So many different types of seams, hem finishes, and decorative edges are attainable with this machine, and the five-thread overlock stitch is very strong. The three- and four-thread overlock stitches are no slouches either.
As expected for a serger of this level, a differential feed adjusts fabric feed for smooth seams, a color-coded threading system makes re-threading simple, and a speed of 1,300 stitches per minute makes each job quick. Pleasant bonuses include the self-adjusting tension system (where you pick a stitch and the machine automatically calibrates the tension to keep stitches even) and an extra-high presser foot lifter to accommodate thick fabrics.
Speaking of presser feet, in addition to a general purpose foot, the Singer Professional 5 14T968DC Serger comes with six extra presser feet: elastic (to add elastic to delicate fabric), beading/sequin (to adorn garments or home decor), shirring (to gather fabric and attach it to a flat piece simultaneously), blind hem, cording, and taping.
Finally, the Singer Professional 5 14T968DC Serger has a heavy-duty metal interior frame and stainless steel bed plate for durability. Combined with reliability and superb performance, this machine is built for frequent and expert use.
Design My Costume named this model “best for professionals,” The Tool Report rated it “best advanced,” and it is ranked number two on Wiki.evid and number three on Sewing Machines View. The Singer Professional 5 14T968DC Serger earned an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from almost 300 Amazon reviewers.
Pros: A multitude of diverse stitching options, overlock and cover stitching, automatically adjustable tension
Cons: No free arm, a bit heavy
Buy the Singer Professional 5 14T968DC Serger on Amazon for $413.31