Debberdo Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I bought a used serger machine today to replace one I was borrowing from a friend. I do some sewing and alterations work on the side. A friend went with me and asked if you could use a serger in piecing. Has anyone heard of anyone using a serger when they piece a quilt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherylUribe Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I know a few people that piece with a serger! Go for it. What do you have to lose? You can always go back to piecing on your regular machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TishMarshall Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Interesting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 A woman who used to work at the quilt shop where I work pieces with a serger. She says that it's much faster than a DM, but the idea of picking out 3 threads when I make a mistake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoquilter Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 KnotKnut, I was always told that you shouldn't use a serger if you are going to hand quilt an item because of the bulk at the seams but a machine usually doesn't have a lot of trouble. I agree with Beth. I make enough mistakes when I piece and I have to rip out a lot. I don't want to remove multiple rows of stitching. I think if the fabric frayed a lot, I might serge it. Colleen P.S. I have to teach knot tying a Girl Scout camp in August. I read your earlier post about macrame. Any suggestions for some very simple projects that we could do in a 45 minute time slot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I have a friend who has an eye site problem and she can't hold a true 1/4 inch so has turned to her serger to do the work for her. She sews ALL of her quilts with her Bernina and I've had the pleasure of quilting them....I do have to say that sometimes the seams are a little rough to get over as she sometimes twists the way the should lay, but overall it seems to work for her and with a large meandering (all she likes) works well also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Anne Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I frequently serge quilt backings, especially if the seams are going lengthwise. It's easier to keep them flat. I use the heel of my hand on the top and the other hand underneath to elongate the seams if they are pulling up and not break threads. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debberdo Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Originally posted by Calicoquilter P.S. I have to teach knot tying a Girl Scout camp in August. I read your earlier post about macrame. Any suggestions for some very simple projects that we could do in a 45 minute time slot? Colleen: Friendship bracelets...simple plant hanger...Key fob...just a few off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 http://www.elnausa.com/projects/pdf/17_embroidered_lap_blanket.pdf KNOTKNUT This is a link that I found that shows a fleece embroidered quilt serged. Just thought I would pass it on. It show what I was explaining about serging the squares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Colleen, We used to make bookmarks. Just alternating rows of square knots using 8 pieces of 6 strand embroidery floss (all 6 strands together). Quick and easy enough for kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GERRY Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Hi Knotknut: I had a quilting teacher once that serged all her quilt tops, & then insed of quilting them she used them as duvet covers, on all her beds. You can wash them, and they never fall apart (not something I should be saying on a quilting forum I'm sure ) I thought it was a good option, if you where a prolific piecer & didn't like to quilt much. My Mom has used a serger to piece quilt tops that were made of knit fabrics, then we tied them with wool, they turned out really good. I think any machine that sews two pieces fo fabric together, can be used for quilting, you just have to think out of the box. my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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