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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
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 Posted - Aug 07 2016 : 10:30:13 PM
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Just curious how many own a serger sewing machine and what kind of sewing projects you use it for? I have been sewing for 40+ years but new to serger sewing machines and I am slow to start as it feels a little intimidating. I would love to hear from others with helpful suggestions to get started and usage ideas.
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2016 : 07:06:18 AM
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I have had one for 40 years I would have loved to have it when my kids were little but didn't I make quilts, knit fabric clothes, polar fleece things, stuffed animals. They can be intimidating you just have to watch for the cutters and forget about pins.
Diana
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7450 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7450 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2016 : 07:55:49 AM
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I have had a serger for about 15 years, and I really didn't use it at first. I use it more now - mostly for pillowcases and other smaller craft projects. It is hard to use it for projects that require pinning.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17068 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7450 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7450 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2016 : 5:12:27 PM
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I also use the serger for adding ruffles to aprons. It does that wonderfully.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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mommatracy
True Blue Farmgirl
490 Posts
Tracy
My. Olive
NC
USA
490 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2016 : 04:52:09 AM
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I bought a serger 9 years who and finally used it two years ago. Thredding it is impossible. I had to take it back to store to thread it. Now the tension is off and no idea how to adjust it. So now it has sat unused for a 1and1/2 years. I need a class on how to thread it!
www.cottagebythebay.blogspot.com
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2016 : 05:09:50 AM
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Try YouTube, they have how to videos.
Jana
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http://www.emhardt.com
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