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Member since 12/6/03
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Posted on: 8/28/05 3:20 PM ET
I am thinking of buying a serger. My understanding is that they are used to make fleece and knit objects easier. Is this right? I have a regular sewing machine but it is a basic model. I am interested in making baby stretchy items and fleece type clothes
  
Member since 4/8/02
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Posted on: 8/29/05 11:33 AM ET
Yes. When I make my knit t-shirts, fleece sweatshirts for DH, or swimsuits for myself. I do almost* the entire thing on my serger, and I think it makes it very easy to do.

*I say almost because I sew my darts on my sewing machine.

I do most of my hemming, both knits and wovens, on my serger. And I use it to finish the edges of fabric.
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Bonny lass, bonny lass, will you be mine?
You shall neither wash dishes nor serve the wine;
But sit on a cushion and sew a fine seam,
And feast upon strawberries, sugar, and cream.
  
Member since 8/24/02
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Posted on: 8/29/05 3:16 PM ET
For polarfleece I prefer my sewing machine, it makes the seams less bulky and I often topstitch the seams open, but I do like to flatlock fleece, especially socks. Besides knits I use my serger for seam finishing ravelly wovens such as linen and rayon. It's also wonderful for home dec.
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My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
  
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