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From: sew4hobby
Date: 01-18-2004, 04:24 PM (1 of 10)
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Welcome to our humble sewing board. Thanks for your willingness to let us pick your brain and cause you to type. I have learned more from boards than I have books, I think. I have had my serger for 2 0r 3 years, and use it mostly for overcasting. It is a 4/3 thread, but not a mock 4 thread. I can use 1 or 2 needles is the only reason it is a 4 thread. My question is this. I do not feel confident about sewing seams on wovens with it. Even if I use 2 needle threads. I have made scrubs for my MIL and the serger would be a great deal faster, but worry that when she gets to work the seams will pull apart. Am I just being a chicken, or would you use 4 threads on a woven fabric. It seems kind of like overkill sometimes to have a serger if I can't use it on my wovens. thanks Sew4hobby sew4hobby
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User: sew4hobby
Member since: 11-28-2001 Total posts: 16 |
From: Shellymoon
Date: 01-18-2004, 10:48 PM (2 of 10)
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I use my serger on wovens, but mostly with the three and four thread overlock. When I use the three thread, it is often only with one needle. (Mainly cause I'm too lazy to rethread the crazy thing). I'd suggest making a few samples, then reporting back to all of us! We'd love to hear how it turns out. And, as with all sewing, it never hurts to try something new.
Shelly Moon
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User: Shellymoon
Member since: 05-27-2001 Total posts: 240 |
From: sewingrandma
Date: 01-19-2004, 08:14 AM (3 of 10)
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sew4hobby My serger sounds like yours, 3/4 thread etc. I make my own scrubs with it without any problems. The only time I use my regular sewing machine is on the crotch and underarm, which the instructions say to make a double seam anyway. I've not had a seam let go yet and they get worn 8hour days, 5days a week. I use the fabric for scrubs and believe me the fabric wears out before the seams do. Go ahead and try it you'll love how fast they go together. BTW I use the Butterick 4946 scrub pattern and haven't had any problems with the V neck going together. I've gotten to the point I can even use the serger here. Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-19-2004, 12:32 PM (4 of 10)
I use both needles on my serger all the time for the same reason, too much trouble to change it.. I have sewn wovens with my serger ever since I bought it.. No trouble ever with then not holding..You can make a pillowcase in 1 minute or less with a serger.. Try it sometimes..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-19-2004, 06:13 PM (5 of 10)
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Libby, I did just that last Christmas. Just a real dream.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: barbara j
Date: 01-20-2004, 06:09 PM (6 of 10)
| Hi, I left a question under serger lessons but I guess it should be here if anyone would like to reply that is where you will find it. Thank you. |
User: barbara j
Member since: 09-18-2003 Total posts: 41 |
From: foxy
Date: 01-28-2004, 09:31 AM (7 of 10)
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Originally posted by sew4hobby Welcome to our humble sewing board. Thanks for your willingness to let us pick your brain and cause you to type. I have learned more from boards than I have books, I think. I have had my serger for 2 0r 3 years, and use it mostly for overcasting. It is a 4/3 thread, but not a mock 4 thread. I can use 1 or 2 needles is the only reason it is a 4 thread. My question is this. I do not feel confident about sewing seams on wovens with it. Even if I use 2 needle threads. I have made scrubs for my MIL and the serger would be a great deal faster, but worry that when she gets to work the seams will pull apart. Am I just being a chicken, or would you use 4 threads on a woven fabric. It seems kind of like overkill sometimes to have a serger if I can't use it on my wovens. thanks Sew4hobby Hello: 3 threads will give you more stretch in your seam 4 threads will give you more strength in your seam I serge everything---hardly use my sewing machine (what is a sewing machine ) you can have anything at my house but not my serger. If I ever have a fire at my house--first thing I will crab & run will be my serger.
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User: foxy
Member since: 11-13-2003 Total posts: 58 |
From: MaryW
Date: 01-29-2004, 08:12 AM (8 of 10)
I used my serger with the 4 thread when I was making ladies clothing for a local shelter. They make up in minutes! 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 01-29-2004, 07:21 PM (9 of 10)
I tried just using my serger but the seams were not strong enough. I have to sew first, then surge. If I don't, the seams are way too loose. Mmmh. maybe my serger needs some fine tuning?
I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
Member since: 12-25-2002 Total posts: 461 |
From: foxy
Date: 01-30-2004, 06:50 PM (10 of 10)
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Originally posted by mamahoogie I tried just using my serger but the seams were not strong enough. I have to sew first, then surge. If I don't, the seams are way too loose. Mmmh. maybe my serger needs some fine tuning? Hi--I think maybe your needle tension is to loose. Try it, if still having problems pleae e-mail me again. Good luck |
User: foxy
Member since: 11-13-2003 Total posts: 58 |
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