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Sandee 10-08-2011 06:13 PM

The title says it all! I just wanted to know--inquiring minds & all that!! Thanks!

Prism99 10-08-2011 07:12 PM

I think the most common use is to secure the edge before adding binding.

It's possible to piece quilts with a serger, but the seams are bulkier (and not all patterns can be done that way).

I have seen a serger used also for decorative stitching on a quilt top. One denim quilt was serged together with stretchy red thread on the top, then the red seams were sewn down flat on the sewing machine. Very cute!

craftybear 10-09-2011 06:35 AM

cute idea


Originally Posted by Prism99
I think the most common use is to secure the edge before adding binding.

It's possible to piece quilts with a serger, but the seams are bulkier (and not all patterns can be done that way).

I have seen a serger used also for decorative stitching on a quilt top. One denim quilt was serged together with stretchy red thread on the top, then the red seams were sewn down flat on the sewing machine. Very cute!


MamaBear61 10-09-2011 07:43 AM

I saw a lady from Bernina use one to finish the seams in a QAYG method and put together a simple quilt in minutes.

SuperMom 10-09-2011 08:26 PM

I have made a number of rail fence style quilts from jelly rolls with my serger. Fast and accurate!


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