Thoughts on my New Juki MO-3000QVP Serger

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I finally cracked and bought my first air-threading serger with automatic tension: the Juki MO-3000QVP. Here are my thoughts about it!

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First, it has air threading for the lower loopers, which requires some setup but is much easier than threading a standard serger.

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The needles are threaded with a built-in threading apparatus instead of with air.

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This serger also has auto tension settings, so you don't have to worry about setting the tension values yourself.

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You can cut threads with the thread cutter button, using the heel of the programmable foot controller, or by automatically programming the machine!

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Unfortunately, the programmable auto-cutter is something I'm still getting used to. I get error messages frequently for being too hasty to remove my thread chains.

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My Juki MO-3000QVP serger also has a knee lifter, which I find myself more often lifting with my hand instead of my knee.

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And while it doesn't have a free arm, the side does open for easy cleaning.

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So far, I'm enjoying serging projects without having to fuss with tension or difficult rethreading!

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