Originally Posted by
Linda Renfro
I have a chance to buy a used (very little use) Bernina serger for a good price, but do I really need it is my question to myself. I was wondering if any one has one and how often do you use it with quilting projects and what do you use it for when quilting? Thanks! All information is greatly appreciated. Happy Quilting!!!
I do a wide variety of sewing. I’ve had different brands and capabilities of sergers for 30 years and have taken the Martha Pullen certification class. IMO If you’re going to get a serger get a Babylock. Used or new this is the one. Many of their styles have jet air threading for the loopers. That is the part that turns most off to using a serger. There are classes you can take that will expand your serger repertoire for quilt serging. Some have the “wave stitch” which makes a lovely finish instead of binding. Debcanhamstudio.com has free videos and inexpensive classes for the video. If you get a serger with cover/chain you can FMQ with a serger. You can use beautiful decorative threads. I guess I’ll jump off my soapbox for now. Just know the a serger can do far more than just finish a seam. Here’s a photo of a tote I made in Debs recent class in maryland. The possibilities are endless.