Sergers
#11
Like everyone says, for home décor and garments it is a must have. I do not use it for quilting. I did see a beautiful quilt done with satins in a better homes and gardens quilt book that surged to the outside and made them exposed seams on the outside, like pin tucks. Very artsy! I love mine and can't keep house without it. Saves a ton of money on home deco things like draperies and pillows.
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 551
Am in the process of making Kay Woods 6-hour serger quilt for a king size bed. Love the process. Friend always make a crib size quilt for new grandchildren and baby showers. She loves the serger quilts.
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Upstate SC
Posts: 683
in addition to serging the edges of fabric yardage before washing, I recently serged the edge of a finished quilt top to keep the narrow border from fraying. Had to put away until finishing later. I use my serger when making home dec items, when shortening too long pants or tops, and in purse making. I made round Christmas tree napkins the other day using Nancy Zieman's pattern/directions. Quick and easy gift for a guild exchange.
In other words, love my serger and would hate to not have one.
http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/quic...-tree-napkins/
In other words, love my serger and would hate to not have one.
http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/quic...-tree-napkins/
#15
... I made round Christmas tree napkins the other day using Nancy Zieman's pattern/directions. Quick and easy gift for a guild exchange. ...
http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/quic...-tree-napkins/
http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/quic...-tree-napkins/
#16
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Burke, Va
Posts: 344
To serge or not to serge
I have a chance to buy a used (very little use) Bernina serger for a good price, but do I really need it is my question to myself. I was wondering if any one has one and how often do you use it with quilting projects and what do you use it for when quilting? Thanks! All information is greatly appreciated. Happy Quilting!!!
#17
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Bluebell
Posts: 4,291
I would get it if it is a decent price. I love my serger, mine is a viking. I had a Singer for many years before this. I actually made a quick baby quilt on it. So quick & easy. I need to make more. I use my serger all the time for things. That is one must for my sewing room.
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 851
I have made a log cabin quilt on a serger. My only sewing machine was in the repair shop and I went into quilting withdrawal. There was my serger. I put that quilt together in no time and it went together just like I had made it on my sewing machine. I was worried about the consistency of the seam allowances and really made an effort to watch out for that. It paid off! You would never know it had been serged. It pressed up beautifully and laid perfectly flat. It also measured the same across the top and along the sides! I would not hesitate to serge another one should the need arise.
#20
My serger gets a workout. There are quilts that I have done where the serger can trim the edge and the bat at the same time. I just finished a QAYG that one of the many techniques I tried on it (a learn new things quilt) was to use the serger to add a boarder row around the quilt. It worked great. I find there are other things that the serger is great for. Mostly in garment sewing but I make a good number of receiving blankets and it is great for that . For me it was a great investment all the way around.
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