Has anyone ever used a serger to piece a quilt top?
#54
QAYG=quilt as you go.
Go ahead and use the serger. Just remember that it moves really fast. I do it for simple, ie log cabins, rail fence etc. anything w/lots long strips. I did not find much bulkiness as the quilts were for little boys and were going to be "hard used". on the boat, going on hunts! You know the kind of things they do. They are big now, but the quilts faded and much loved are still around. Hope this helps.
Go ahead and use the serger. Just remember that it moves really fast. I do it for simple, ie log cabins, rail fence etc. anything w/lots long strips. I did not find much bulkiness as the quilts were for little boys and were going to be "hard used". on the boat, going on hunts! You know the kind of things they do. They are big now, but the quilts faded and much loved are still around. Hope this helps.
#55
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Come to think of it, I think I've seen blue jeans quilts where the pieces were serged wrong sides together with decorative red thread. The red seams were pretty. The quilt didn't need a backing fabric, so it was lighter than most blue jeans quilts, and of course less work to make because no quilting.
I will have to see if I can find a picture online.
I will have to see if I can find a picture online.
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I made a christmas quilt (flannel) and used my serger for all of it. It sewed, & trimed the fabric and I don't have to worry about the flannel ragging on me. the serger is great, and I have plans to make another quilt for a friend and use the serger.
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