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How do you use your serger?

Old 01-07-2011, 11:56 AM
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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.
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Old 01-07-2011, 12:02 PM
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I have used my serger primarily for making knit clothing (especially children's clothes) and for hemming curtains and drapes. That's about it.
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Old 01-07-2011, 12:04 PM
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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
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Old 01-07-2011, 12:05 PM
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I don't!!!!
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Old 01-07-2011, 12:06 PM
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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.
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Old 01-07-2011, 12:06 PM
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hate to say I don't use mine either...never got good at the tension issues!
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Old 01-07-2011, 12:14 PM
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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
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Old 01-07-2011, 12:15 PM
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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.
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Old 01-07-2011, 12:22 PM
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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..
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Old 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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