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squilter 02-18-2011 10:08 AM

I have been thinking about using my serger to put my I Spy quilt tops together to save time, since I am doing 5. Has anyone dones this and what are you thoughts on it. Thank you!

sewmuchmore 02-18-2011 10:16 AM

I would interested in this. Please let me know how it turns out.

helou 02-18-2011 10:28 AM

I read that someone did use her serger but did not want to say it out loud... loll
I'm interested too. I'll be watching this topic

Amanda from South Texas 02-18-2011 11:00 AM

I used to work with someone that ONLY used her serger putting quilt tops together. Haha, I don't have one nor know how to use one. But she swore by it.

Sadiemae 02-18-2011 11:01 AM

I made a flannel rail fence with the serger and it was simple.

greensleeves 02-18-2011 12:05 PM

I haven't used my serger to quilt but have seen straight line piecing done and it looks very nice. A little heavier seam than regular stitching but if that isn't a concern go for it.

Tammy 02-18-2011 01:34 PM

Just remember that it may be difficult or impossible to "unsew" and redo a seam.

mtnative 02-18-2011 02:31 PM

I haven't used my serger. I did have someone tell me that it makes the seams heavier because of the thread overcasting. That might make a difference on how you would quilt. If you do it, I hope you will let us know how it works.

sewwhat85 02-18-2011 05:46 PM

will use a lot of thread but sews way faster

dphelps 02-18-2011 06:35 PM

My concern would be the reliability of getting a ¼" seam and of course ripping out if needed. It would be nice to serge the edges of fabric that ravels but I think I prefer the amount of control I have with my regular machine.


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