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From: luv2sew
Date: 06-16-2005, 02:37 PM (1 of 6)
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Which is the better way? I know it would be easier to serge the edges and then sew the seam so the fabric could lay flat but do you dis-engage the blade? If you serge first, would you get the true 5/8" seam allowance? I am "salvaging" THE blouse and not having used my serger except for rolled hems, etc., these questions just popped right in there. I need to put these sergers to use but they have me a bit intimidated at the moment. I have made some adjustments to the pattern so that my daughter will inherit the blouse. Thank you for your help. Luv2sew Luv2sew
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User: luv2sew
Member since: 05-21-2004 Total posts: 174 
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 06-16-2005, 06:27 PM (2 of 6)
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I normally only serge first if the fabric is a badly behaving one, and the serged edge will help it stick together for the seam, or else I will do it on a seam that is split partway (either because of a zipper or a slit or whatever). I disengage the blade when I do it. My other seams I stitch on the sewing machine first, then serge. I don't like to just serge because if I want the stitches to be small enough to hold up under my kids' wear and tear, there is too much thread going together on the edge. photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
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From: luv2sew
Date: 06-18-2005, 03:31 PM (3 of 6)
Green Dragon Lady, I did it your way and it worked very well. I serged the edges and pressed the seams open and it made a nice finish. Daughter tried it on and it fits.  All that is left are the buttons and buttonholes.Thank you again. Luv2sew Luv2sew
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User: luv2sew
Member since: 05-21-2004 Total posts: 174
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 06-18-2005, 04:30 PM (4 of 6)
I'm glad it worked for you. Don't forget to show us a picture! 
photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495
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From: vmorris828
Date: 07-03-2005, 02:37 PM (5 of 6)
| Hi, i always want to press my seams after I sew them. Then I can serge the edges to look nice. How would you serge 1st & get a nice crisp press on seams? Valerie |
User: vmorris828
Member since: 11-25-2000 Total posts: 41 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 07-05-2005, 08:39 AM (6 of 6)
| I always serge my edges then sew the seam. I get a clean press. It is really no different than zig zagging the edges..you can still get a clean press IMO. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
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