I don't have a serger mainly because I never really understood the need, but DH brings up my old machine I bought 20 years ago. Finally I told him to just get over it. That is history and I don't want to ever hear about it again. 20 year - move on! :roll:

I dont use mine very often in quilting. Its used mostly for finishing the inside of bags or to stop a fabric from fraying. I bought mine used for $50, and I'd say it was worth it, comes in handy, but I wouldnt buy one new, too expensive for no more than it gets used.

I have a quilt that I made with Silk scarfs as a memory quilt for my SIL that I did with the serger but I also serge the edges of all my quilts before I put the binding on. I find the binding easier to attach when the edge has been serged.

I miss my surger so bad. Mine got mixed up in a move and my darling husband didn't realize what it was and put it in our outdoor shed. When I "found" it a few months ago the sewing machine repair guy said it is so rusted and ruined it would be cheaper to buy a new one. That can't happen for a while--stupid budget.

I don't use my serger for quilting as it adds too much bulk in a seam. Although there are some cute made for serger patterns out there. I used to make a lot of my kids clothes and for that a serger is a must. I hadn't used it for about 8 years up until I recently made my daughter's prom dress. Without the serger I would have been sunk! The fabric was a brocade and super ravely.

Yeah, I introduce the subject of my serger purchase as "the most expensive paperweight ever owned."!!! Sigh. Oh well, it was bought years ago on someone else's nickel, thankfully.

Jan in VA

I gave mine away.

I like my serger.I picked up a real good book at JoAnn. the name is Serge & Merge Quilts By Sharon V. Rotz And the book is a create with Nancy Zieman book too.So you could get it on her site.I'm making a wall Art project now to learn some serger skills