romanojg

I use to use a serger when making clothes. I'm not sure it even works but when I get the room cleaned out that it's in I'm going to find out. If/when I buy one, one of the key features that is a must; it has to have auto-thread on it. They can be a bear to thread. Once you get it threaded yes, you can just tie the next piece of thread onto it and pull it thru but sometimes it just isn't that simple. Nancy Z. has a book about serging and quilting. I ordered it from Barnes and Noble; I think. But it's a good book to check out the using it with quilting. I know some who serge the edges of their quilts to show they are done and just waiting for binding. Some do this because they say it is easier to bind because all the layers are held together. If you do a search on here there have been other post on here about this.

romanojg

What is the difference of overlock and coverlock? I will end up getting a new one so I want to know what to look for. Thanks.

nygal

You ladies are great! I am enjoying reading your posts. I have made napkins in the past and a serger would have been perfect for those edges.

donnalynett

They are great for making quilt labels!

sandy l

Same here.

Pam B

I have one...a Simplicity...at least 15 years old. It was given to me by a dear friend before her death. I rarely use it...mainly because I am intimidated by it. I have used a newer one that a friend has... so much more user friendly. Would I use it to piece quilts...NO. I would like one to do nice edges on napkins/items for my home. Also, for seams on kids clothes.

garysgal

I have one I got as a mother's day gift about 20 years ago. It is still going! I use it when I sew clothes, and I have made napkins with rolled hems, and I use it to make quilts with flannel so it binds the seam and won't unravel. I use my serger more than I use to since I now quilt, and I think if it bit the dust, I would get another one.

lfw045

Someone gave a Janome serger and I have never used it.......yet. I have to find a manual for it so I can try it out. I've never used a serger before.

sewmary

My serger came unthreaded and this is one of the sergers from hell when it comes to threading. I am goigng to try once more then give it up. I use it rarely and I have found stitches on my newer machines that do just about as good for what I use them for.

snipforfun

Babylock hands down. Jet air threading makes it worth every dollar. I also have a Bernina that is horrible to thread. It was a waste of money.