Question about sergers and quilting

Is there any use for a serger when you are a quilter? I've been looking at them for the last couple of years and never have bought one. Is there any process in making a quilt that you use a serger for? Could you piece blocks together or would the seams be too bulky? I'm just curious if you use a serger in any way making quilts. Donna

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dealer83
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might be handy to make yourself some nice pjs to wear to a quilting retreat while you're quilting on your sewing machine. i'd not use it for any quilts myself but someone else might. j.

"dealer83" wrote... Is there any use for a serger when you are a quilter? I've been looking at them for the last couple of years and never have bought one. Is there any process in making a quilt that you use a serger for? Could you piece blocks together or would the seams be too bulky? I'm just curious if you use a serger in any way making quilts. Donna

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J*

Kaye Woods has a pattern for a reversible quilt made with a serger.

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have the pattern but haven't made it yet. Looks pretty easy. Nana

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NanaWilson

The most action my serger gets is in making receiving blankets. You can neaten the edges with one pass. I always turn that serged edge under and straight stitch it on the SM. Unless babies have changed a lot recently, they need a heap of them. Serging the edges first makes them able to withstand daily laundry. You get to choose a nice fabric and can cut a generous size. The price and quality of a 'bought' receiving blanket is ridiculous. If you have the time to participate in any 'needy' baby projects, the serger is a fine tool for it. Polly

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Polly Esther

Hi Donna,

DW is considering getting one, and quilting is most of what she does. It's probably not necessary for cottons, but we're branching into projects with all kinds of non-traditional quilting fabrics. It's been recommended by some sources for working with velvet and other fabrics that are prone to serious fraying/unravelling.

Doc

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Dr. Zachary Smith

DS made his quilt using the serger. Make sure you release the blade so it doesn't cut the fabric. Used regular batting---can't remember the Brand name but it was from a Privately owned "all fabrics" Store. He made it in middle school and is still using the quilt. HTH Butterfly (other than being a bit faded from constant use it's holding up well)

Hi Donna,

DW is considering getting one, and quilting is most of what she does. It's probably not necessary for cottons, but we're branching into projects with all kinds of non-traditional quilting fabrics. It's been recommended by some sources for working with velvet and other fabrics that are prone to serious fraying/unravelling.

Doc

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Butterflywings

I serge the raw edge of my finished quilts before putting on the binding. Makes it much easier since I do the binding on the machine in one pass. I did make a quilt using the serger but didn't like it. I didn't like the -- made for a lot of bulk. CiaoMeow >^;;^<

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Tia Mary

Hi Folks, thank you for all the interesting replies and Nana for posting the quilt pattern site. I guess it's like an added extra 'tool' to add to your work room, like your favorite walking foot, etc., isn't it? I have some serious thinking to do before I spend the $$$ on one. I can see where zipping around receiving blanket edges would be a fast and tremendous time saver! Thank you all...! Donna

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dealer83

The only quilty thing I have made with the serger is a pieced tablecloth and a pieced shower curtain. Using the serger meant that the back was very neat, didn't fray and didn't need to be lined or faced. I do serge the cut ends of flannel yardage before I wash it - really helps

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Susan Torrens

Pillowcases....works great! Betty in WI

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Betty Evans

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