Opportunity Question?
11-05-2010, 09:10 AM
#32
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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There's a book out called Serge and Merge Quilts that shows you how to use a serger to make quilts. Although a serger can't do many of the things a regular sewing machine can, than can do lots of great things--and fast! I just got a used Huskylock and am just learning about all the possibilities! I'm very excited about it. I would encourage you to get it since it's such a good price and in like-new condition.
11-05-2010, 09:40 AM
#33
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Location: Texas
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I have used my serger to do quilts, mostly when attaching sashing, or I did a "quick and easy" jelly roll quilt, totally with my serger. I have also used it to seal my quilt clear around before attaching the binding, but I can't see doing it with little pieces.
11-05-2010, 09:46 AM
#34
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Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
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Originally Posted by Windwalker
I have the opportunity to purchase a Janome Serger 204D machine for $200.00. A friend I've known for over 40 years received it last Christmas from her husband. She told me she just hasn't been able to bond with it and wants to sell it. It is still in the box. She has offered to let me take it home and use it to see if I like it before purchasing.
Now my DH is willing to get if for me for Christmas if I want it. The problem is I don't know enough about quilting to know if I might need this machine. I am working on my first quilt top, I've just had so many family issues that I haven't had time to do any sewing.
I have Singer sewing machines now that I am using. And whenever I do get my quilt tops finished I want to machine quilt them myself.
So for those of you who have the knowledge, should I seriously consider this machine? If my life slows down enough for me to get serious about quilting like I hope, would I use it? (In case you cant' tell, I'm not even sure what a serger is used for.)
Your thoughts and suggestions please.
Now my DH is willing to get if for me for Christmas if I want it. The problem is I don't know enough about quilting to know if I might need this machine. I am working on my first quilt top, I've just had so many family issues that I haven't had time to do any sewing.
I have Singer sewing machines now that I am using. And whenever I do get my quilt tops finished I want to machine quilt them myself.
So for those of you who have the knowledge, should I seriously consider this machine? If my life slows down enough for me to get serious about quilting like I hope, would I use it? (In case you cant' tell, I'm not even sure what a serger is used for.)
Your thoughts and suggestions please.
11-05-2010, 09:53 AM
#35
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Portland Oregon suburbs
Posts: 1,053
Well in the first place, I would never use it for seaming a quilt as it adds bulk to the seams. If you do clothing sewing, it is greast but I have one and made vests and coats for Xmas and they went over great. good for making sweat shirts and decorative sewing. Not for quilting tho!!!!
11-05-2010, 10:46 AM
#36
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Western NYS
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I use my serger so seldom I forget I even own one! If Someone was giving me one, I would accept it graciously, but $200.00 is a big chunk of change, in my book (even if the machine was worth a lot more), so I would probably pass.
I would probably suggest that she could make more than $200.00 selling it on-line or in the local want ads (maybe even to a sewing machine repairman).
I would probably suggest that she could make more than $200.00 selling it on-line or in the local want ads (maybe even to a sewing machine repairman).
11-05-2010, 11:54 AM
#38
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 53
I suggest you go to the library and check out a book on serging. It's really fascinating what one can do with one. Most of the time you won't use it for quilting, but WOW when you do. The seams go so much faster than a regular sewing machine and you can set one up to cut off the edge or not. Do you have children to sew for? Sergers are a must for knits.
11-05-2010, 01:22 PM
#40
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 122
I would be lost without my serger. I bought it after I quit making clothing. It sits out and gets used a lot for mending and any other thing that comes along. Sometimes it gets used more than the sewing machine. For $200 I would go for it. The prices of a good serger are high. Then go see if there are classes for that machine somewhere. Even a few classes will help.
Recently I tore up some towels for use as grease rags and cleaning cloths. I serged them and do not need to worry about raveling when using them or washing them.
Recently I tore up some towels for use as grease rags and cleaning cloths. I serged them and do not need to worry about raveling when using them or washing them.
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