Serger
#12
I pieced a "Turning Twenty" quilt, just as a test. It really turned out great, and was very fast! In past threads, members have said it takes a lot of thread to serge a quilt, which is right, but the quarter inch seams were very accurate. I wouldn't use it for tiny piecing, tho.
#13
I think I use mine almost everyday.....i serge all my fabric before washing them....i serge my quilts before putting the binding....i serge around all the cut pieces of a pattern before I assemble/sew.....i serge the bottom of pants or dresses before I shorten/sew them....I make receiving blankets by serging around the fabric.....i serge around my quilt if I can`t sandwich it right away.....etc etc etc.....I love my serger
Oh yes...i use it to make pillow cases.....also recovered all my SIL cushions in his hunting camp and ice fishing shack using my serger
Oh yes...i use it to make pillow cases.....also recovered all my SIL cushions in his hunting camp and ice fishing shack using my serger
Last edited by huntannette; 05-30-2012 at 05:46 PM.
#14
wow.. what wonderful hints and tips.. I use mine only when I make clothes..... I'd love to get more use out of it.. hmmmm rolled hems.. I need to research more things to do with my serger!! thanks everyone..
Great topic!
Great topic!
#15
I've never used my serger for quilting; but I use it all the time when sewing for my granddaughter. I especially like it for making swim suits, turtle neck shirts, rolled hems, etc. I use the serger to finish seams.
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#20
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Question - I am new to the serger and haven't taken the class yet. I am making pajama pants for the grandsons. Do I stitch the seam on the sewing machine first and then serge the edge? Or just serge the edge? If that is the case, how am I sure of getting the 5/8 seam allowance? thanks in advance!!
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