Silly question
07-21-2011, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by SuzyQ
I bought a serger many years ago and very seldom use it :( Whenever I bring up the fact that I *need* a new sewing machine ... I hear about the serger that I *needed* and seldom use :roll:
Susan
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07-21-2011, 05:51 AM
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I dont use mine very often in quilting. Its used mostly for finishing the inside of bags or to stop a fabric from fraying. I bought mine used for $50, and I'd say it was worth it, comes in handy, but I wouldnt buy one new, too expensive for no more than it gets used.
07-21-2011, 06:31 AM
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I have a quilt that I made with Silk scarfs as a memory quilt for my SIL that I did with the serger but I also serge the edges of all my quilts before I put the binding on. I find the binding easier to attach when the edge has been serged.
07-21-2011, 08:11 AM
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I miss my surger so bad. Mine got mixed up in a move and my darling husband didn't realize what it was and put it in our outdoor shed. When I "found" it a few months ago the sewing machine repair guy said it is so rusted and ruined it would be cheaper to buy a new one. That can't happen for a while--stupid budget.
07-21-2011, 08:18 AM
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I don't use my serger for quilting as it adds too much bulk in a seam. Although there are some cute made for serger patterns out there. I used to make a lot of my kids clothes and for that a serger is a must. I hadn't used it for about 8 years up until I recently made my daughter's prom dress. Without the serger I would have been sunk! The fabric was a brocade and super ravely.
07-21-2011, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SuzyQ
I bought a serger many years ago and very seldom use it :( Whenever I bring up the fact that I *need* a new sewing machine ... I hear about the serger that I *needed* and seldom use :roll:
Susan
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Jan in VA
07-21-2011, 03:12 PM
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I like my serger.I picked up a real good book at JoAnn. the name is Serge & Merge Quilts By Sharon V. Rotz And the book is a create with Nancy Zieman book too.So you could get it on her site.I'm making a wall Art project now to learn some serger skills
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