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Do you own a serger? Is it necessary to own one?

Old 06-03-2010, 04:29 PM
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I dont have one, most people I know that have them use them to make clothes. Seem to work great on knits...I know a lady who makes her own swimwear with hers, and its AWESOME!
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Old 06-03-2010, 06:43 PM
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I used to use my serger almost every day, but now that I don't do garment sewing any more, I rarely use it. However, when I do need it occasionally, I'm very glad I have one. Mine's very basic and is old now, but sure comes in handy sometimes and I've never regretted buying it.
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Old 06-03-2010, 08:10 PM
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I don't have one. They are not necessary but are nice to have. Someday I may have one.
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Old 06-04-2010, 02:43 AM
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I don't believe it is necessary to own a serger, but I could not get along without one.
I always serge my binding edges before sewing onto a quilt.
I also make baby receiving blankets and burp cloths and serge the edges on both.

I was intimidated by the serger when I first bought it, but am gradually learning more and more uses for it.

So all in all, I think it is up to each individual whether or not they need one.
Good luck on whatever you decide.
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Old 06-04-2010, 02:46 AM
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i have one, for oh, about 5 or 6 years now, have not used it ever...at first i couldn't see to thread it, then loaned it to my daughter, where it lived in a corner for about 3 years...she never got around to 'trying' it out, so finally returned it...i thought, well i have glasses now, maybe i could finally learn to use it...problem now...threading and usage instructions are on a vhs tape...and our player quit working, all we have now is a dvd player...so, do i go out and try to buy a new vhs player...just so i can watch this tape and learn to thread this thing, or, does it just continue to take up space under the bench in the mud room?.....
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Old 06-04-2010, 04:38 AM
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I got one about ten years ago. I don't even know where it is right now. So that tells you how much I use it.
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Old 06-04-2010, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by craftybear
you don't need a serger to quilt
No, you don't need a serger to quilt. I think it makes the seams too bulky. However, that said, there are certain fabrics that scream for a serger because of raveling.

I've had one for years (updated a couple of times) and couldn't live without it for sewing my clothes and for others. It's like my embroidery machines. I don't NEED them but would be miserable without them.
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Old 06-04-2010, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Pam
I have one and never use it, the threads keep breaking and I have finally given up on it. Probably has about 30 minutes of sewing on it.
I have learned the hard way (about when I was ready to pitch mine) that if the directions say to thread 'a' first then 'b', to do it in that sequence. Otherwise you will continue to break the thread. There could be other reasons, but that is usually mine.
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Old 06-04-2010, 05:14 AM
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Yes, I own a serger. No, it is not a necessity. I don't use it for quilting, in general.
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Old 06-04-2010, 05:16 AM
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I got one with my Brother when I bought it. I don't use it quilting nor do I finish off my edges before I wash(I just cut with the zigzag rotary cutter) I do however use it a lot for making crate pads and cage covers for the humane society. Makes everything go so much faster.
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