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From: fairway fanny
Date: 09-07-2004, 03:33 PM (1 of 12)
| I am new to the serger, and I am looking at ways to use it. May I share something that I have done. Why do towels unravel on the ends when the inside if still good? Well, I used the 4-thread overlock on the edges, and it is like having new towels. |
User: fairway fanny
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 2 |
From: maps
Date: 09-07-2004, 06:35 PM (2 of 12)
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hello fairway fanny, and welcome, i also did something like what you have done, i made my grandmother some wash cloths out of her bath towel that was worn in the center, she had it hanging on the back of the chair and didn't want to get rid of it, thinking there must be some use for it!!! i think i got 6 wash cloths out of a full size bath towel minus the center..
Marge
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User: maps
Member since: 06-18-2003 Total posts: 152 
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From: barbeelady
Date: 10-09-2004, 10:06 AM (3 of 12)
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Just wandering around the posts and saw this one and thought I'd add a little to it. You guys reminded me that I need to serge around some of my towels, lol. Another fun thing to do with your serger is use the 4 thread as an edging for fleece. Get 2 yards of 60 inch fleece, serge the edges and you've got a nice blanket to cuddle up with while watching TV or at the stadium cheering your team on (I don't personally go but hubby and daughter love football!) I make inexpensive tablecloths for craft shows by getting seasonal fabric at Walmart for a couple dollars a yard, and running a rolled hem around it. By now you've probably figured out tons more things you can do with your serger. Pretty soon you won't know how you survived without it! Tari in Ohio
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User: barbeelady
Member since: 10-08-2004 Total posts: 21 
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From: Hogmami
Date: 10-09-2004, 03:01 PM (4 of 12)
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You guys gave me some good ideas. I have a bag of old towels that I refused to get rid of. Great ideas. Some of them I can make wash cloths with and some just need to be serger around. Thanks.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 10-10-2004, 05:18 AM (5 of 12)
| Making flannel baby blankets is also fun and a great shower gift..just roll hem the edges. Many hospitals like these as donations for the nursery. There is also Project Linus. This organization which I am not a member of has their own website and it is also mentioned on the Janome website. They are national and have many members that donate blankets to families and children that have lost loved ones. After 911 they made a blanket for all that lost a loved one in the horrid event. They even had the firemen sew. There is a national Project Linus Day where people sit and sew. You can actually make these blankets..in different sizes to there specs. and take them to different drop off places in your area all through the year if you prefer. Some places donate fabric for this also. Janome and Bernina are usually area drop offs as well as sewing and quilt stores. There are many worthy projects and organizations that appreciate your serger crafts and skills. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: MaryW
Date: 10-10-2004, 07:22 AM (6 of 12)
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This will give you lots of practice with your serger. http://www.sew-whats-new.com/quilting/stadiumquilt.shtml MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Writer
Date: 10-15-2004, 12:07 PM (7 of 12)
I have a serger, a new one and I've used it once. I'm scared to death of it!  But in order to move past this fear I've decided to make a few table runners and placemats for Christmas presents. How do I finsh the edges? I have an 8 thread serger. Any suggestions? OH and I want to put batting between the tablerunner and placemats.Diana |
User: Writer
Member since: 01-16-2001 Total posts: 184 
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 10-16-2004, 06:07 AM (8 of 12)
| Writer, you are going to have so much fun doing those placemates etc. For the holidays you can use metalic thread in silver on dark blue cloth or maybe gold metalic rolled hem on white or on green or red. You can use red and green combined on rolled hems aw heck and throw in a metallic thread too. Yarns and cords can be used and wooley nylon. You will really have a good time and love the results. Hmm, that just put me in the holiday spirit just thinking about it. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-16-2004, 02:15 PM (9 of 12)
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I make lots of T-shirts and Sweat shirts for family and friends with my serger.. I have a favorite twill shirt w/fleece fused on underside and a beautiful flower spray of purple and lavender flowers on front.. (long sleeved T- white with purple stripes..) the neck band and wrist bands got really dingy looking.. So, since I have a serger and plenty of white ribbing , I just cut the old ones off and replaced them.. Now, the shirt that was not fit to wear at 5 years old, has lasted 10, and I am going to replace the neckband again.. Body of the shirt is still perfect.. I have done several shirts like that for myself and others.. I love my serger...
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 10-18-2004, 04:15 AM (10 of 12)
| Libby that's great advice on how to be thrifty. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: MartySews
Date: 10-20-2004, 06:32 PM (11 of 12)
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On your serger, you may want to use a rolled hem or satin edge stitch for your table runners and placemats. I made twelve today using the satin edge stitch and they look great. I did add fusible low loft quilt batting between the fabric. These are for our ASG craft fair sale next month. On the napkins, I will do a rolled hem. I just used Maxi-Lock thread in the needle and Wooly Nylon in the upper and lower loopers. I added some spray starch and pressed firmly before serging the edges. Then I added clear nail polish to secure the ends. Quite easy to do. Happy Stitching! Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: Writer
Date: 10-20-2004, 09:05 PM (12 of 12)
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Great ideas from you guys. Thanks so much! Diana |
User: Writer
Member since: 01-16-2001 Total posts: 184
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