Comments on: Serger for Quilting

By: kathy

kathy — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:59:59 +0000

I use standard serger thread which I’m pretty sure is polyester. since this will be all encased within the quilt, I’m not worried about it.

I don’t see why you couldn’t use cotton. You just need to make sure the thread easily comes off the spool. For spools that are not cone-shaped you’ll definitely need to use a thread sock (that is the little net-like thing that slides over the thread and makes it pull neatly off the spool.

My favorite batting is Warm and Natural cotton batting that I get from Joann’s Fabric in bulk. I usually buy 10-15 yards at a time and only when they have a 50% off coupon.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:37:46 +0000

OK , what about threads for quilting .
Can I use cotton thread for quilting on my serger ?
Do you have any thread recommendations ?
3 thread or 4 thread ?
Thread weights ?
favorite batting ?

Thanks A Million !

By: kathy

kathy — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:49:38 +0000

Paul, congrats on taking on your very first quilt! There are many traditional “purist” quilters out there (just like there are with any hobby) so take any advise you get from anyone with a grain of salt. And do it the way that moves you.

I love to see artists look at traditional concepts through fresh eyes. Some of the most creative quilters I’ve ever met are those that had never even used a sewing machine when they undertook their first quilt. Being new to something can make you look at it ways that others never have.

Good luck with your quilt! I would love to see a picture of it when you’re done!

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:27:49 +0000

Thank You for this article .
I am planning to make my first quilt.
I intend to use my serger and have inquired at my local quilt shop about
using it to make my quilt.

Being die hard quilters they looked at me with they same welcome look that a you give
to those folks writing you a traffic ticket .

They rattled off all of the many reasons a guy would never even consider using a
serger to quilt with including those items mentioned in your article .

There is something very soothing about validation and your article validates
the sewing concept that I have and encourages me to continue forward .

I have drawn my own pattern including measurements and intend to proceed forward.

Thanks for being here and sharing .

Paul

By: Carmen James-Poulin

Carmen James-Poulin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 05:00:42 +0000

I sew my quilt blocks and then I sandwich with batting and batting. I can see my blocks into rows and then I serge the rows.
Once the rows are all serged, I use my sewing machine with a zigzag strong stitch and I join my rows this way. Then I cut shapes using Stitch a Seam adhesive paper and I iron those on my quilt to hide all the stitching.
I have done a quilt and I did not cover my joined blocks stitches and it looks like lace in between the blocks and rows.
I am making a star quilt and the stars are very big so I will sew the block, do the quilting and then I will serge all the squares separately. I will join the again on the sewing machine and I have cut small stars maybe 1 inch big and that is what is going to hide my serger and sewing machine stitches.
I would appreciate any suggestions or advice on quilting with a serger.
thanks-Carmen