This is a tutorial on how to piece a quilt with a serger. I am using a BERNINA L890 with a clear C27 foot and a custom stitch that has been saved to use any time.
Charlene, I am probably using regular serger thread in this video. You can use any threads you want. I like a sharp needle (microtex 80) when piecing normally but in this instance I am probably just using the ELX 80 that came with the machine. I have noticed that when piecing you want to check the thread, needle and stitch length so that there is not any bulk in the seam. Meaning I don't always shorten the stitch length, I like a 50 wt or lighter thread and any needle that gives me a great stitch. Sample Sample Sample.
This is the top quilting cotton only. This is for piecing the top using the serger instead of a sewing machine. When finished you have a quilt top that you would then layer with batting and backing and quilt as normal.
I would just test test test with widths, stitch lengths etc until I got the sttings I want for the fabric I am using. I still like to have a perfect quarter inch seam allowance so the pattern is the correct size and all of the blocks go together nicely.
I used a thin 50 weight thread and there was no added bulk. You might want a 2.5 stitch length on some fabrics instead of shotening to 2.0. That would place less thread in the seam allowance. As always test and adjust on a sample to get the results you want on your specific project.
Thank you Shelly, another perfect video!
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This was a big help for all my serging. Thanks for another great video tutorial.
Another great video!! Thanks shelly!
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An interesting technique! Thank you for sharing this video!
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Thank you for a great video. What type of thread and what type of needle are you using?
Charlene, I am probably using regular serger thread in this video. You can use any threads you want. I like a sharp needle (microtex 80) when piecing normally but in this instance I am probably just using the ELX 80 that came with the machine. I have noticed that when piecing you want to check the thread, needle and stitch length so that there is not any bulk in the seam. Meaning I don't always shorten the stitch length, I like a 50 wt or lighter thread and any needle that gives me a great stitch. Sample Sample Sample.
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Great video! how do you put the quilt together before sewing? top and batting? when do you put the backing? Thx!
This is the top quilting cotton only. This is for piecing the top using the serger instead of a sewing machine. When finished you have a quilt top that you would then layer with batting and backing and quilt as normal.
Would you use a wider stitch or a different stitch if you were piecing with flannel?
I would just test test test with widths, stitch lengths etc until I got the sttings I want for the fabric I am using. I still like to have a perfect quarter inch seam allowance so the pattern is the correct size and all of the blocks go together nicely.
does this add a lot of bulk with all the threads?
I used a thin 50 weight thread and there was no added bulk. You might want a 2.5 stitch length on some fabrics instead of shotening to 2.0. That would place less thread in the seam allowance. As always test and adjust on a sample to get the results you want on your specific project.