sewbizgirl

Yes, I have sergers. I use them in dressmaking. They are to finish out exposed seams inside a garment. Since there are no exposed seams in quilts, I've never serged any part of any quilt I have made. Why do the extra work and use extra thread? Totally unnecessary.

deldot

Yes, I have a Baby Lock serger. I chose this brand because it is so so easy to thread, unlike most of the others. If you are into making pillow cases, you will certainly enjoy having a serger. Am going to take a serger class or two at some point.

SandyQuilter

I'm not doing much garment sewing now, but used it a lot then. Now, its main function is to serge the edges of newly purchased fabric so that it won't ravel when washing/drying. Worth its weight in gold for this as it prevents fraying of cut edges. I have a 4 spool machine--15 years old and just professionally serviced it for the first time.
SandyQuilter

Caswews

I use mine for garment and quilts

jcrafty1s

I have a serger that is not used frequently but is very handy. It will give you stiches that you cannot get from your sewing machine. If you get one be sure that it is easy to thread! I recommend a Babylock. Buy from a good shop that will give you lessons in the use of your machine and will be there to help you if you have problems.

Maggieloe

I have the evolution. If you get one I recommend a good one - this offeres excellent stitches relatively trouble free (after you master the initial rather steep learning curve). However, I do not use it for quilting. Seems like more trouble and certainly more thread than it is worth. Am considering serging the edges before binding as suggested here, but I really can't imagine piecing on it - regular sewing machine is much easier.

Nancy Ingham

I bought an old Singer workhorse serger from a yard sale for $75.00 and LOVE it! It is particularly great to use on your quilt seams for fabric that fray easily such as jean, flannel, etc. I found that in using it on all my seams of a jean quilt I just completed for my granddaughter, I did not need to mark a ¼” seam line as I just followed the stitch line produced from the serger and my dbl/queen size quilt came our nice and square….right on the money! I love the finished look on my seams, the stitch line my serger produces and the fact that I am securing my seams from fraying out. I also use it around my finished quilt top before adding my binding. It is so easy and fast to use, and threading it is a snap using the color code diagram right on the machine. I bought it and used it right away the very same day without issue. I agree with MaryB and Patdesign that I don’t know what I would do now without it. I would like to think that the quilts I make now, will last a whole lot longer by using it! I know I save a lot of time with no need to mark my seam lines or square up my quilt tops when they are completed. Try sergers out at your local sewing center….I believe that they are worth the investment. Then look around, you might get lucky and find one like I did.
Good luck and Happy Quilting! Nancy

Eliebelle

I have a Viking serger, and I LOVE it!!! My sewing/quilting time is limited, and having both a sewing machine and serger makes me a LOT more efficient!

nygal

I think after reading all of your posts that I really do NOT need a serger. I no longer make clothing...just quilts and a few quck fixes on clothing. Thanks for saving me some money....I can use on more fabric instead!!

Conartist1945

I have a Babylock Evolve. It' a dream to thread. I used to have a Viking but hardy used it because of the threading. If my Babylock died today, i would buy another one.