Originally Posted by Dayken
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.
You will wonder what you ever did without one! I use mine for so many things; it is an "edge finisher" basically, but you can do decorative stitches with a serger and various types of threads, do tucks, edges on knits, rolled hems on fancy fabrics, make scarves, etc. There are books and lessons on how to use a serger for quilting, and I plan to do one of those to learn that technique. I have a well loved Bernina 1100DA .... learning how to adjust the 3 or 4 threads' tension, is like an aaah haaah moment! and it is sooo easy to use. Get a good brand used to start with from a reliable dealer who will teach you how to use it, that's all you need.