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Old 02-18-2011, 10:08 AM
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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!
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Old 02-18-2011, 10:16 AM
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I would interested in this. Please let me know how it turns out.
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Old 02-18-2011, 10:28 AM
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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
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Old 02-18-2011, 11:00 AM
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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.
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I made a flannel rail fence with the serger and it was simple.
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Old 02-18-2011, 12:05 PM
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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.
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:34 PM
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Just remember that it may be difficult or impossible to "unsew" and redo a seam.
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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.
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will use a lot of thread but sews way faster
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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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