in addition to serging the edges of fabric yardage before washing, I recently serged the edge of a finished quilt top to keep the narrow border from fraying. Had to put away until finishing later. I use my serger when making home dec items, when shortening too long pants or tops, and in purse making. I made round Christmas tree napkins the other day using Nancy Zieman's pattern/directions. Quick and easy gift for a guild exchange.
In other words, love my serger and would hate to not have one.
http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/quic...-tree-napkins/