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IBQUILTIN 01-08-2011 01:33 PM

I use my serger to trim and square up my quilt before I put the binding on, and for other sewing projects, but not a lot for quilting

crankygran 01-08-2011 01:36 PM

I will use my serger on flannel quilts to stabilize the seams The Kaye Woods method for making Project Linus quilts goes very fast on a serger.

JUNEC 01-08-2011 01:39 PM

I don't

okiepastor 01-08-2011 01:49 PM

When my serger died after 20 years, I was LOST--use it for so much---there are several really good books with lots of tips and projects. If anyone is interested, will get them out and post titles.
I make our washcloths out of old towels, tablecloths, curtains/drapes, window quilts, EASY crazy quilts, make all kinds of gifts and clothing, etc. And I have made many, many quilts with a serger--for hard use, probably not for posterity!
It is in use DAILY!

fayzer 01-08-2011 02:17 PM

A serger makes beautiful rolled hems on Christmas tree skirts, embroidered table runners. Don't be afraid to try it.
My tree skirts were awesome!

twixbar 01-08-2011 02:35 PM

My husband bought me one a few years ago, never could use it, I wanted it for making lightwieght curtains. So I gave it to a lady I know who makes beautiful childrens clothes for her grandchildren.

megs0863 01-08-2011 02:54 PM

Just got a Consew coverlock for Christmas and have just finished 8 Rudolf pillowcases for next Christmas and will use them as gift bags for the little neices and nephews. I use my serger for giftbags and make them ahead so when it's time to give a gift, I have a bag ready. I use my serger frequently but not so much for quilting.

overdew 01-08-2011 02:55 PM

I use mine when I am in need of "SPEED" on long seams. Read your manual and learn all the uses. Love mine for gathering long ruffles. Have done napkins with rolled edge.

cctx. 01-08-2011 02:57 PM


Originally Posted by plainjane
I use mine a lot for Apparel sewing ONLY.

Me too.

lzammey 01-08-2011 03:20 PM

I have a very expensive serger and have never been able to thread the darn thing so don't use it. Wish I could of figured it out. I have never needed it for my quilting.


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