I have a serger - used to use it all the time when I made clothes for my kids - now, I use it every once in a while when I have a king-size back that needs to be pieced - it sews the seam and trims the selvages at the same time - I love it for that but don't use it for much of anything else

I have a friend that does all her piecing using her Bernette serger. It can be kinda lumpy to quilt over, but I've gotten used to it and I try to stay away from the intersections on her quilts. I have the same machine and we've both had ours for about 30 years. I use mine all the time, not for quilting or piecing, but for garments, finishing fabric edges, piecing the backs of quilts, quick projects, repairs, finishing and edge before hemming. It has no special threading assistance, but as good as this machine is, I can deal with threading. I usually leave the same thread in all the time...a neutral, off-white that I use for everything.

I don't currently own a serger and I have never used one, but I'm seriously looking into buying one. I do make clothing once in a while so this would be a real plus in my sewing room.

I have a Brother 1034D serger. I have never used it for quilting but I hardly ever make a garment without using it some time during the project. I you sew clothing or linens as well as quilts it will be a valuable asset in your sewing room.Happy stitching!

I thread me Brother 1034D in about 5 minutes. This is a very basic serger but does a fantastic job. I would recommend this machine to anyone who is just starting out with a serger. It's not very expensive either. Check it out on Amazon.

I've never had one but I just posted a thread about the longarm quilter going around the edges of a quilt top with her serger before she quilts. I know they give a nice finish to seams on a garment. I guess it would just be your own preference. I've made it all these years without one. But, a lot of people can't do without them. Good luck on your quest!

I bought the Viking Husqvarna 936 (I think that was it) when it first came out. Did all the stithces. Just had to have it! Hated the dang thing and it sat in the closet until last fall and I sold it and said good riddance! LOL

I was gifted one by my hubby for Christmas 10+ yrs. ago. tried it, took the "new owner" classes, etc. Haven't touched it since. :(

I love mine for sewing garments (I am a nurse and make my own scrubs, and with the serger, can cut one out, and have it ready to wear in less than 2 hours) BUT... I rarely use it for quilting. If you use if for quilting, you need to be very accurate with your stitching