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Dayken 01-07-2011 11:56 AM

I have never had a serger before but I recently got an embroidery machine and it seems like a serger would go well with the projects I embroider. Like towel, tableclothes, etc. Do any of you use a serger to do quilting? I don't know if I really need a serger so I'm asking your opinion on how you use your serger. Thanks for your help.

Prism99 01-07-2011 12:02 PM

I have used my serger primarily for making knit clothing (especially children's clothes) and for hemming curtains and drapes. That's about it.

amma 01-07-2011 12:04 PM

Serging seams would make them more bulky for quilting, but I can see a lot of benefits for embroidery work. Napkins, resewing knit seams, etc... :D:D:D

featherweight 01-07-2011 12:05 PM

I don't!!!!

Quilter7x 01-07-2011 12:06 PM

I use mine on the edge of fabric when I buy it, then throw it in the washer. Doing that eliminates unraveling. I also use it in clothing construction for a prettier finished look.

luvspaper 01-07-2011 12:06 PM

hate to say I don't use mine either...never got good at the tension issues!

carhop 01-07-2011 12:14 PM

i always used mine for making clothes from kints only had a 3 spool and now i have a 4 spool but haven't used it yet

leaha 01-07-2011 12:15 PM

Well am on my 4th serger, long story. I bought this one a Pfaff 4862 coverlock with auto tension. $1100. + books on serging CDs and thread.
ah used it twice now to make 2 nighties for sumer. VERY expensice nighties if ya ask me LOL
It is on my some day I will learn and use it more, but If I did not have it would I miss it? NOpe not at all.

featherweight 01-07-2011 12:22 PM


Originally Posted by leaha
Well am on my 4th serger, long story. I bought this one a Pfaff 4862 coverlock with auto tension. $1100. + books on serging CDs and thread.
ah used it twice now to make 2 nighties for sumer. VERY expensice nighties if ya ask me LOL
It is on my some day I will learn and use it more, but If I did not have it would I miss it? NOpe not at all.

I have been saying that for about 6 yrs now. Once in a while I will serge around my quilt before I do the binding. I could do the same thing with the zig zag on my machine..

quiltnerd 01-07-2011 12:27 PM

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I used mine for one quilt. I may use it again - it was a lot of fun to do. However, I mostly use it on knits to make quick diapers and clothes for my baby!

At the end of the day, I wish I had spent the money on a really nice, new regular sewing machine instead.


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