moneymndr

I was finishing up a quilt today, and just before I put on the binding, I noticed my serger sitting on the floor (where it goes when I need ROOM!). I grabbed it and ran the quilt edges around in it ..... and it worked great!! No escaping edges when I put the binding on, and really smooth when sewing. I'm sure going to remember it when I do any more quilts - as far as I'm concerned, even though it's probably not "traditional", it saves me time and effort, and that makes it great.

katier825

That's a good idea! I always have issues with my serger (it's about 20 yrs old), so I don't use it as much as I'd like ~ I get too frustrated. I use the serpentine stitch along the outside edge to keep the fabric nice and flat when binding.

isnthatodd

Thanks for a great idea!!!!

virtualbernie

great idea! I will be using this! thanks for the tip :thumbup:

clem55

I've even udsed my serger to stitch pieces together. I get a nice 1/4 inch seam and no raveling!

MamaBear61

Great idea, I use mine alot, but had not thought of this

Angellight

No, I don't have a serger, but I do zigzag around the edge before I bind to help with the fraying.

grma33

I tried this once but found was picking out serger thread after.
How big do you cut your binding? I was taught at qclass to cut 21/4.
I`ve never played around with the width on the serger can you get it narrow enough?
Thanks Gale

SandyMac

I do that to all my quilts and table runners.I learned it from a friend of mine who is a longarmer and dose that to all of her customers quilts.It is such a nice way to finish up your quilt. :-D

quiltingfan

Silly question here... What is a serger? and can you explain a little bit further on what you did? I have trouble with my bindings. Thanks Beth