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My mother has a Merrow M3DW1 for over 10 years and never used it. I've decided to take up sewing as a new hobby. I'm literally being self taught, because my mother can't teach me and she can't find the manual.
I downloaded the manual for the M series but it's vague and the diagrams are in black and white. Then I followed a youtube video for another version, to the best of my abilities. But I don't think I did very great because I broke the needle and I have no clue on which needle to buy.
I have no clue what this machine can do and what needle is best for what. The website is not helping...I wish I could walk-in somewhere and get what I need. That's why I'm here...
What needle should I be starting with and what (website/establishment) can I learn how to use this machine??
Thank you!
Maliessa
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Permalink Reply by charlie merrow on -
Maliessa,
well you've come to the right place...
your machine is designed to sew thin fabrics with an overedge seam.
What are you trying to sew (fabric) and where are you located?
(ps. you'll need a Merrow 1D needle!)
regards
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Permalink Reply by Maliessa Knight on -
Oh, great!
I'm sewing fabric and I'm located in Brooklyn, NY
Thank you so much
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Permalink Reply by Marc Wilms on -
Charlie,
I'm looking for a machine that can make a narrow rolled seam on light fabrics.
I've been offered a M-3DW-1 machine (for very little money.. ;-) according to the serialnr, a 1963-1964 model),
but have already two overedge machines (stitch 504 and 514).
Can this merrow machine (the m-3dw-1) do a narrow rolled seam? Possible by changing presser foot, needle plate etc?
I hope so.....merrow machines are rare in this part of europe...very unforunate.....
best regards, Marc, Belgium.
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Permalink Reply by charlie merrow on
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Marc,
the 3DW-1 is going to have a tough time doing the narrow rolled hem that you're thinking of - although it certainly is possible to get close.
what are you sewing?
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Permalink Reply by Maliessa Knight on
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Hello Charlie,
I'm still trying to seek some help in learning how to thread my merrow. I was connected to a merrow representative, who gave me a NY distributor's number. In short they don't provide that type of service.
So what should be my next step?
Thanks,
Maliessa
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Permalink Reply by Maliessa Knight on
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Since February, I have been trying to thread my mother's M3DW1 merrow serger and nothing worked. I manage to break 3 needles and lost some screws.
How can anyone learn how to thread a merrow machine?
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