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From: SewingStephanie
Date: 05-02-2006, 10:09 AM (1 of 6)
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First of all, I would like to Thank all of you that have helped me with my questions. I really appreciate it. WHen you are piecing a quilt on a serger, which threads do you use? Can you use all 4 to really SECURE the quilt or is the straight stitch the best thing. I have a great machine, but I would like to try to piece my quilt on the serger and I have noooo clue what Im doing. I tried last night, but it seemed that my thread wasnt tight enough, regardless of how high/low I set the tension. Can anyone help? I need info asap as Ive got to complete this quilt this week. 
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User: SewingStephanie
Member since: 02-08-2006 Total posts: 40 |
From: MaryW
Date: 05-02-2006, 11:14 AM (2 of 6)
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Sorry, I have never tried to sew a quilt on a serger. I have heard of it though. Anyone, can you answer this for Stephanie?
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: esrun3
Date: 05-02-2006, 01:41 PM (3 of 6)
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I haven't used my serger for quilting either. Will be interested to see what others say.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: MissTaraTara
Date: 05-02-2006, 04:21 PM (4 of 6)
| I saw piecing by serger demonstrated a long time ago at the fabric store. The quilt top looked very nice and the lady demonstrating the technique was stressing how quickly the top comes together. Here is a project for making a baby quilt by serger. Perhaps you can apply the basic instructions to your project.Serger Baby Quilt (http://www.sewvac1.com/Library/serger_baby_quilt.htm) |
User: MissTaraTara
Member since: 01-24-2006 Total posts: 227 |
From: MartySews
Date: 05-02-2006, 07:50 PM (5 of 6)
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Our ASG Neighborhood Group made the 6 Hour quilt by serger. They used a 4 thread overlock stitch and did some flatlocking. It was really pretty when finished. Sorry that I dont have the instructions to send you. Happy Stitching! Marty 
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: esrun3
Date: 05-02-2006, 08:40 PM (6 of 6)
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I saw piecing by serger demonstrated a long time ago at the fabric store. The quilt top looked very nice and the lady demonstrating the technique was stressing how quickly the top comes together. Here is a project for making a baby quilt by serger. Perhaps you can apply the basic instructions to your project.Serger Baby Quilt (http://www.sewvac1.com/Library/serger_baby_quilt.htm) It's scary but I think I even understand their directions - which is hard for me as I'm a very visual learner but I think I understand it enough I might even try it. Thanks for the site. Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
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