Amazon best sellers in sergers/overlocks and coverstitch machines

This list was compiled first sometime in 2017, then revised repeatedly. This latest revision is as of November 2025.

Please note: I will only consider machines that have good reviews. Machines with a large number of negative reviews will be skipped even if on the best-selling list. Also, since the list is based on the volume of sales, do not expect to find high-end machines here; most are entry-level, and some are older models. I don’t own any of them though, as I said my current machine is a Juki MO-2000QVP which I recommend.

I have a piece of advice though: like with all purchases, you should carefully evaluate your needs ( what kind of stitches you really need ) and situation ( how far are you from a service center, should things go wrong ) and then buy the best machine that you can afford. If maintained properly, a good serger will serve you faithfully for years. You will grow to know it, its quirks, its good and bad points, and in time you will also learn to use it better and better.

Note: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. This means I will receive a commission if you order a product through one of my links. I only recommend products I believe in and use myself. 

I compiled a list of “best selling” sergers in November 2017 because at the time I was asked to give my opinion about a good entry-level serger; at that time I recommended my trusted Janome 990D. The Janome 990D was still sold as of 2019 in some stores ( ex. Sewingmachinesplus.com, Inc., ) but of course, by now there are a number of newer models. I myself have reviewed the excellent Juki MO-2000 but this is in a different price class than an entry-level serger; it is however an excellent machine and if you can afford it, I recommend it. 

✅ Related tutorial: Review of JUKI serger MO-2000 QVP

In November 2017 the list was as follows

1. Brother 1034D 3/4 Thread Serger
2. SINGER 14CG754 ProFinish Serger
3. JUKI MO644D Portable Serger
4. Brother 3234DT 2, 3, or 4 Thread Serger with Differential Feed
5. SINGER 14SH6540 Differential-Feed Serger
6. Brother Designio Series DZ1234 Serger
7. Janome MyLock 634D
8. Juki MO-735 5-Thread Serger & Cover Hem
9. Janome Cover Pro 1000CPX Coverstitch Machine
10. Juki MCS-1500 Cover Stitch and Chain Stitch Machine

What does the list look like now? See below. Remember, machines with a large number of negative reviews have been removed from the list.

Brother Serger, 1034D, Heavy-Duty Metal Frame Overlock Machine, 1,300 Stitches Per Minute, Removeable Trim Trap, 3 Included Accessory Feet
This seems to be an excellent machine. This model was superseded by the newer version 1034DX but it is still available for sale even if I did not see it on Amazon right now.

SINGER X5004-HD Metal Frame Serger & Overlock Machine | 2-3-4 Stitch Capability, 8 Built-In Stitches, 1300 Stitches per minute, Adjustable Differential Feed & 2 LED Lights

Brother Coverstitch Serger, 2340CV, Sturdy Metal Frame, 1,100 Stitches Per Minute, Trim Trap, Included Snap-on Presser Feet

Juki, MO-50E, 3 or 4 Thread Serger, Lay In Tensions, Adjustable Differential Feed, Built In Rolled Hem, Automatic Lower Looper Threader, Retractable Upper Knife (MO-50E/UL)

Janome MOD-8933 Serger with Lay-In Threading, 3 and 4 Thread Convertible with Differential Feed (second best price at the time of this writing)

Brother ST4031HD Serger, Strong & Tough Serger, 1,300 Stitches Per Minute, Durable Metal Frame Overlock Machine, Large Extension Table, 3 Included Accessory Feet

SINGER HD0450S Heavy Duty Serger | Overlock Machine with 2-3-4 Thread Capability, 1300 Stitches/Minute, 60% Larger Cutting Knife, Differential Feed, Full Metal Frame & Free Arm (best price at the moment of writing)

SINGER S14-78 Serger with Accessory Kit | Overlock Machine with 2-3-4 Stitch Capability, 1200 Stitches/Minute, Differential Feed, LED Light & Free Arm

SINGER Heavy Duty 14HD854 Overlock Serger with $50 Accessories | Durable Metal Frame, 2/3/4 Thread, 6 Stitch Types, 1300 Stitches/Min, Skip-Free Stitching | Sews & Finishes Seams While Trimming Excess

Brother AIR1800 Air Serger with Jet Air Threading, 2/3/4 Thread, LED Lit Work Area (most expensive at the moment of writing)

Brother Serger, 1034DX, Durable Metal frame Overlock Machine 1,300 Stitches Per Minute, Trim Trap, 3 Accessory Feet and Protective Cover Included

Juki MO-80CB Free-Arm Serger Overlock Machine

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