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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What about a Serger???  |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
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Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Jan 01 2009 : 1:13:08 PM
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Are they useful? I think I might want to get one down the road. I am a beginner sewer and would like the garments I make to look nice on the insides as well. I just did some research on them but was wondering your opinions about them also. What do you think?? Thanks!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2009 : 1:27:40 PM
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I can't live without one now. If you are making clothes they really make it go much faster and I think with better results. I have also done quilts too. If you want to do anything on any kind of knit fabric this is your ticket too.
Diana
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Edited by - gramadinah on Jan 01 2009 1:28:13 PM |
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
687 Posts
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Posted - Jan 01 2009 : 1:43:10 PM
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Question that goes with this one: I have an old machine that has an overhand type stitch (kind of a combo of a straight stitch and a non-angled zigzag). Is the main thing that a serger would buy me is speed from four threads instead of one? Not that I can afford one now, but I wouldn't mind keeping my eyes out on craigslist for one in the future...
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2009 : 1:48:50 PM
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I think that the fact that it cuts the excess material away makes for a nicer seam.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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milkmaid
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Heather
Higginsville
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2009 : 2:31:33 PM
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I love mine it makes such a nice clean edge that seems to keep better, things usually will not come apart with a serged edge even if the fabric has a large weave. I also love to use mine to make table clothes and such with the rolled hem option. It is sometimes a pain to have to deal with two machines but after I get it all out it makes things go faster.
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2009 : 3:02:40 PM
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AND they sew knits like cutting warm butter. I no longer cringe at sewing knits.
If you want a professional look, get a serger.
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2009 : 4:09:57 PM
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Hey all you serger veterans - I have a question for you. When doing clothing construction do you sew the seam, then serge it or do you find it easier to just serge it the first time? I have done a lot of non-serger sewing, but am just starting on the serger
Thanks
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
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jumpingjuliet
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
becky
oroville
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2009 : 12:37:32 AM
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I always serge first then sew. That way I can press my seams open. I would definitely invest in a serger. The difference in the finished work is great. If you are worried about the cost of a brand new one check out the sewing machine dealers. They sometimes get used ones in. They are serviced before they sell them again. You can save hundreds that way. That is how I got mine. There is no way I could afford a new one. Hope this helps.
Toodles
Becky
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2009 : 06:56:41 AM
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There's no need to do both, just serge it, it's already stitched. You can do all your construction on the serger and topstitch with your regular machine.
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2009 : 07:05:42 AM
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chelsey i am not certain what type of sewing machine you have but for clothing i like to use a rolled hem. i can't quite afford a serger either so for me buying the special foot for my singer was a much less expensive option.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
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Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2009 : 07:40:31 AM
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I don't find that I need to serge and stitch, serger seems just fine and then use regular machine for top stitching. And maybe I am cheap, but I have had great success with the less expensive machines. I have a singer serger, just a couple hundred dollars. I was able to make a couple higher end items to sell in a few days and completely pay for mine right away. It holds up to just about anything, it has paid for itself time and time again making it a very useful tool and completely replaceable if something should go wrong. No need to invest an arm and a leg in my opinion.
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2009 : 8:32:19 PM
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Chelsey, I could not live without mine! I have a Singer from Walmart that my hubby bought me for my birthday 4 1/2 years ago and I love it!! It's fairly simple to thread and it does a variety of hems!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 9:38:21 PM
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I couldn't live without my serger. I bought my first one when they first became available to the home sewer about 24 years ago....I do a lot of heirloom work (Edwardian/Victorian) and the tiny overcast is perfect when doing lace insertion. When my kids were small I made all their T Shirts. I could make a plain T shirt in under 15 min. on a Serger. I usually stitch and then Serge off the seam allowance when working on cottons. I only Serge when working on knits. I am lucky enough to have a 5 thread that will sew the extra row of stitching on heavy fabrics like they do on commercial denim jeans but honestly I rarely use it. If you can afford one I hope you go for it. It will really help the quality of the clothing you produce. I must add here though - if you've never used a Serger it's a bit different than a regular sewing machine so if you know someone who uses one it wouldn't hurt to get a quick lesson. I think it's a really useful and fun machine.
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