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From: Sailorliz
Date: 10-17-2004, 04:09 PM (1 of 14)
I have read several posts and in a book about using yarns with your serger. I'm also a knitter and have lots of yarn left over in little balls. My question is how do you use it with the serger? Do you wrap it on an empty cone?  Happy Sewing, Liz Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
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User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 10-18-2004, 04:05 AM (2 of 14)
| I purchased a stand that you can put by a serger or sewing machine years ago for extra thread or for different threads. Some even use a cup beside the serger and just let the yarn sit in the cup and spin off as they serge. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: Sailorliz
Date: 10-18-2004, 07:28 AM (3 of 14)
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Klynne2, I also have two of those stands. That would work with maybe a margarine tub or something with a lid, that I could put a hole through. I think the lid would keep it from "jumping" out of the container. I'll have to give it a try, after I finish my current project. Liz 
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
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User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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From: Skye
Date: 10-18-2004, 04:07 PM (4 of 14)
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When I tried using crochet thread it would not feed fast enough so I had to wind it onto an empty cone. Be interested to hear how the yarn goes. Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: Hogmami
Date: 10-18-2004, 05:37 PM (5 of 14)
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Having never used yarn in a serger, how do you get it in the needle?
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: dmoses
Date: 10-18-2004, 06:25 PM (6 of 14)
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I think most yarns are too thick to go through a needle. You can use them in the loopers, if not too thick.
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: Pudge99
Date: 10-19-2004, 01:58 PM (7 of 14)
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So what would be the purpose of using yarn in your serger? I am having a hard time picturing it.
Gina
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User: Pudge99
Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: Sailorliz
Date: 10-19-2004, 02:08 PM (8 of 14)
I want to make up a couple of quick fleece throws for Xmas. I want to use the yarn for a decorative stitch around the edges of the blanket. I have a book named "Creative Serging" and it talks about using yarn in the loopers. So I want to try it on something easy.  Liz Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
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User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-20-2004, 07:10 PM (9 of 14)
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My loopers will take Perle Cotton, but they will not take anything any thicker than that.. Of course when you say yarn, I think of 4 ply yarn (red heart) that I taught myself to knit with..LOL..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: Skye
Date: 10-20-2004, 10:42 PM (10 of 14)
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I have used perle yarn too in my loopers. My dealer advised me that anything that will thread thru the loopers and feed should work. My dog has some interesting blankets made from fleece sraps that I used to pratice and see what my serger could do. I had some fun and the blankets are still holding together after at least 2 years wear and tear. Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 10-21-2004, 03:18 AM (11 of 14)
| Yarns, and crochet threads and even double and triple regular serger threads in a looper make for very interesting deco stitches. Just adding wooly nylon to your loopers makes for a nice filled in hem. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: Pudge99
Date: 10-21-2004, 09:57 AM (12 of 14)
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Libby, I was thinking Red Heart myself. That was probably why I couldn't figure out what they were planning to do with it. I inherited my Mom's yarn stash and have always wondered what I would do with it. Maybe I could play around with some of the thinner stuff and see what I can come up with. Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
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Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: Sailorliz
Date: 10-21-2004, 10:31 AM (13 of 14)
I have a lot of "thin" scrap yarns left over through the years from projects. Those were the ones that I was thinking of trying. I also have the 4-ply worsted weight, but didn't think it would thread very well. I'm hoping to finish up a project I have been working on with the serger. Then maybe later this weekend, I will try the idea. I'm just a little gun shy about changing the tensions, etc. But, I have to be brave. I figured that I would write down my settings that I know are working for me now with just the thread. I also have a dog, who likes to lay at my feet, while I sew. She could use a good fleece scrap blanket for my vehicle, this winter. Thanks for all of the hints, I will let all of you know what happens (good or bad).  Happy Sewing! Liz Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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From: foxy
Date: 10-24-2004, 12:18 PM (14 of 14)
| Hi-----yes you can use yarn & crochet cotton in your serger but it works better when the thread is not thick. My Mom crochets & I use most of her left over thread. What I do is put the yarn in a bowl & unwind as I serge. Happy serging with yarn |
User: foxy
Member since: 11-13-2003 Total posts: 58 |
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