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quiltmom04 03-21-2013 05:09 AM

Ie done that, but it really increases the bulk of the seams because of too much thread. I only did it for a wallhanging I knew no one would see the back of. I wouldn't put it in a quilt. If you are concerned about raveling, perhaps use a bigger seam allowance or a different fabric,

Ellageo 03-21-2013 05:26 AM

I live in Pennsylvania, north of Lancaster..a lot of Mennonite neighbors, they do a LOT of quilts for charity and most ALL, if not all, are made with a serger.

mariolkapolka 03-21-2013 05:36 AM

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I use my serger all the time. I made some nice baby quilts using Kaye Wood's video from Youtube. When making nicer top I piece it using my machine, quilt it with flannel or backing and construct the quilt using serger. Using serger has its limitations as to size of the quilt, because it is harder to square it off. I also serge the edge of all my quilts, it makes attaching binding a snap. [ATTACH=CONFIG]403217[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]403218[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]403219[/ATTACH]

Sue Wagley-Thompson 03-21-2013 05:43 AM

I sew all my quilt tops with my serger. The lady that does my machine quilting is also pleased with at least knowing the edges have been serged. It really does cut out the raveling! Also, the seam is 1/4".

Lady Diana 03-21-2013 05:46 AM

I tried it and didn't like the issues with matching seams on piecing....maybe it would work on plan blocks....I usually starch my fabric and have no issue with raveling.
Diana in TX

scarlet14 03-21-2013 06:03 AM

I made my first quilt ---king size log cabin with my serger and think it went great---still use the quilt and no problems with seams pulling out---in fact I'm on my 3rd serger

Gabrielle's Mimi 03-21-2013 06:08 AM

I recently made a log cabin with a serger and it was wonderful the way all the seams were flat and smooth. I did not use small, cut pieces, I used the long strip method. My first one on a serger was a rail fence....again, long strips, then cross-cut. The best use of the serger for a quilt, however, was when I made was one of those 1600" jelly roll races. That went together SO FAST! The trick, IMHO, is to use the serger for big, long pieces that can then be cut to size, not little block or stars, etc,

bunniequilter 03-21-2013 06:18 AM

I cant comment on this one. I do have a serger, but dont have a clue how to thread the darn thing let alone sew with it!

mariolkapolka 03-21-2013 06:22 AM

Just take a proverbial plunge and try it, you will love it.
If you do not have manual try youtube, there are some great videos that can be of real help.

w1613s 03-21-2013 06:27 AM

I have a suggestion: serge where you can and sew where you must. That gets rid of the "meeting points," etc. problems. Also, I can choose the width of my serged seams on my Husky serger. Check and see if yours can do this too.

Thickness is an issue but, sometimes, so is time.

Note: my Elna still does most of the work around here.

Have a wonderful day --------- second day of spring.

Pat


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