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From: wifetod
Date: 09-02-2004, 10:22 AM (1 of 3)
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Is there a general rule of thumb as to what is the best way to serge pieces together? I got to thinking about this last night. Are there applications that it is better to do it one way or the other? Thanks, Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: paroper
Date: 09-02-2004, 01:11 PM (2 of 3)
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I think that is general a personal preference. I like to clean finish my seams with a serger but sew them together. I do this for two reasons, the seams have a nice edge and don't fray. If I use a 5/8 seam, I still have alteration room but I'm sure that among people with sergers, I'm a minority.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: foxy
Date: 09-22-2004, 11:12 PM (3 of 3)
| hi==I serge most everything with the serger---three threads---right needle for finer fabrics & for heavier fabric---left needle. Three threads give you stretch in your seam & four threads gives you strength in your seam. the stitch length that i usually use is 3. No problems with seams coming apart & makes the sewing much faster. |
User: foxy
Member since: 11-13-2003 Total posts: 58 |
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