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From: pretnichols
Date: 01-08-2007, 03:13 PM (1 of 9)
Hello, just got a new serger! Actually, I got it Dec. 23rd, but have been so busy that it has been sitting in the box till last night. Anyway, I bought it from a dealer (thanks to all who strongly urged this) and my 1st class is not till next week. I also ordered 2 books -- Complete Serger Handbook & Serger Secrets....but they won't be here till next week either! Anyway, I have been just testing it on scrap material. It seems okay to me, so thought I'd try a simple project - a pillowcase. Figured they were straight seems and easy to do. Anway, I can do the side & bottom, but how do I do the top edge? Do I do it on my regular machine? or is there a way to do it on the serger? Can someone explain in simple terms? I appreciate all the support I have received on my search for this machine! You are a great group! 
Peggy
So little time, sew much to do........... |
User: pretnichols
Member since: 10-16-2005 Total posts: 342 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 01-10-2007, 01:16 AM (2 of 9)
| If your serger also does coverhem or chain stitch you could do the hem on the open end. If your serger does not also do coverhem you can of course serge the raw edge then turn it back and do a serged blind hem and you could flatlock the top for a deco look. You might also prefer for now to just use your sewing machine to do the job until you have your class. I hope you enjoy your classes and your new serger. You will love how much fun sergers can be and how time saving they are. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-10-2007, 07:55 PM (3 of 9)
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I make my pillow cases in 2 pieces.. I also have an old , no, ancient serger. LOL.. I serge the bottom and side first, then on the hemmed part , I just fold my fabric in half after serging the short ends together.. Insert the case body into the hem piece and serge to finish .. fold hemmed part up straight and press and you are finished..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: material_pakrat
Date: 01-10-2007, 09:20 PM (4 of 9)
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I always finish with my normal seing machine, but I had never thought of sewing it in two pieces. Will have to try that one. Thanks!
Cheers, Soph.
I'm happiest when I am sewing! |
User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 01-10-2007, 10:27 PM (5 of 9)
| This is a bit off topic but it is still about pillow cases...I like to use deco stitches in different colored threads on my sewing machine on the bands of pillow cases. It really jazzes them up. I love doing it, it is relaxing and I have become addicted to doing the deco work creating and programming the stitches to all of my store bought or home made cases..in other words every pillow case in the house. Friends and family also ask for these pillow cases as gifts as well as towels that I do and monogram. Doing the cases and sheet sets and matching towels is also a nice anniversary or wedding gift. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: FranW
Date: 01-10-2007, 10:44 PM (6 of 9)
What a great idea. That would be a good way to learn all the stitches my machine can do. Thanks, Fran
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User: FranW
Member since: 11-20-2006 Total posts: 9 |
From: sharsews
Date: 01-17-2007, 07:11 PM (7 of 9)
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http://benartex.com/projects/images/xmas_july/SantasComing.pdf http://www.kxma.com/specialSection.asp?SectionId=8&ArticleId=25126 These 2 web sites have info on how to serge a pillowcase. The second one talks some about embroidering a design on it, but read down further and it will tell you about a non-embroidery way. Where is Romeoville? I'm an Illinoisan, but never heard of it. |
User: sharsews
Member since: 02-25-2004 Total posts: 62 |
From: pretnichols
Date: 01-18-2007, 10:39 AM (8 of 9)
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Sharsews -- Romeoville (Plainfield & Joliet area) is a Southwest suburb of Chicago, about 20 miles or so. I grew up in Chicago. Where are you located? Thanks for the websites. I had found one of them, but liked looking at the other for additional information. I won't be embroidering, since I don't have an embroidery machine, unless I do it by hand! 
Peggy
So little time, sew much to do........... |
User: pretnichols
Member since: 10-16-2005 Total posts: 342 |
From: sharsews
Date: 01-18-2007, 07:56 PM (9 of 9)
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Peggy, we are on opposite ends of the state. I am way southern. Good luck with your serging! |
User: sharsews
Member since: 02-25-2004 Total posts: 62 |
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