ctrysass2012

I have a 3 thread serger & used it when I did garment sewing. I never used it to do seams, just to finish the edges of the seams. I would sew the seams on the sewing machine then finish/trim with the serger. I didn't think just the 3 threads would be strong enough for the critical seams. Didn't want to chance a 'split'.

youngduncan

Many years ago -- almost twenty, I think -- I did costumes for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at our local community theatre. I used twelve different colors of denim to make overalls for each of the brothers. I cut all of the leftovers into twelve-inch blocks, which I sewed together to make a false proscenium for the stage. When the production was over, I sewed the blocks together to make a huge picnic quilt, which we are still using today. It didn't need backing or batting of any kind because of the weight of the denim. I did it all on my serger using a plain four-thread stitch. Yes, the seams are a little lumpy; but, when it's on the ground, no one seems to notice them. It goes through the washer and dryer without any problems whatever.

NZquilter

Thanks for all the inputs and ideas everyone! I like the idea of no bobbin. I've a lovely serger that was given to me for Christmas last year and I feel terrible that I haven't used it a lot, as it probably cost a pretty penny. I think I'll try Eleanor Burns Quick Trip with my serger; give it some mileage I'll lower the blade and increase my stitch width to 1/4" seam. I think it'll work. I'll keep you all posted!