lab fairy

I have sewn more than quilted so my serger is a key piece of equipment. I'm not sure why I need it for quilting but then I'm new to this sport.

gale

I only used one to sew apparel. They're especially nice for sewing knits. My serger quit working and by that time, I didn't make enough clothes to justify paying to get it fixed. So there it sits.

deedum

I have had a serger since 1994 and recently just bought another one. I used it more than one would think. Great for putting a finished edge along burps cloths, baby receiving blankets,can whip these up in no time. For hemming of jeans is one reason why I bought mine. I also don't like the belt loops that come on some clothes that you tie around your middle, so I rip that out and serge back close.Wala. I also serge around my material that have a raw edge before I wash then it doesn't turn into an unravel mess. All kinds of uses.

MZStitch

I use my serger mostly for home dec. I serge my drapes, dust ruffle seams, etc. When making a quilt once I serged the seams on the quilt backing, but was disappointed when I put the quilt together as on the back you can feel that heavy seam, so I never use it in quilting anymore. If you make pillowcases to match your quilt it helps with that too! I got a nice used babyloc from a sewing dealer. If you don't think you will use it alot, consider getting a used one. Most dealers give you a one year warranty.

denilynne

thanks for asking this question, i too have been looking at sergers , any recommended brands?

MZStitch

When I shopped for a serger 5 years ago Babyloc was the easiest to thread. Some were so complicated to thread I felt I would have to take my manual out each time I changed a color!

dar627742

i have a white superlock 2000ats only used about 20hrs if you search it,itwill show pic & description i'd like$200 obo pm me if you're interested dar

redquilter

Oh yes - that's a good question. (recommended brand)

GGquilts

I have had mine since 1985 still love it. I always have to hem a new pair of pants works great for that.You can gather with it, if you are making curtains or a bed skirt,easy peasy.Just google serger gathering it will tell how to set your tension for gathering.

gale

Babylock is the brand I have and I had a lot of problems with it. It was in the shop at least a couple of times in the first few years and finally I gave up. If I was buying one now I would get a Janome.