Jen’s Serger Trim Catcher & Mat Tutorial will guide you through the steps for making your own serger trim catcher using your serger.
Ever wonder if all your hinting about all the things that you wish your husband would get you goes in one ear and out the next? Usually I d...
Serger tension can be tricky for the beginner sewist. But with a little bit of clarity, you’ll know exactly how to turn those dials or knobs to achieve the perfect tension for all of your sewing projects.
A beginner's guide to overlocker stitches and when to use each stitch.
This guide for beginners is an easy way to learn how to use a serger or an overlocker with step by step video.
A simple tutorial to cover your Brother 1034d serger!
NEW! Starting TODAY, Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 208, Serger Techniques Pouch! With host Deanna Springer from Team NZP and guest Pam Mahshie from BERNINA
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Gathering on a Serger To speed up gathering on a sewing project, I simply change the settings on my Janome 1100D Professional Serg...
Have you tried hemming with a serger? While it might not be the most obvious choice, a serger can be an excellent option for hemming.
New to the world of overlockers and sergers? Understanding your serger will help you feel comfortable and confident while using your machine.
Sergers can be used for hemming thin knits. They give a handmade-not-homemade vibe to the exterior of your FASHUNS. Let’s explore types of serger hems and the tools and tips to help you sew t…
You could wonder if a serger or overlock sewing machine is exactly what you need or how to find the best serger machine from so many options! We at Design My Costume thoroughly reviewed over 20 overlocks in a span of 4 years and the results are right here for you to find the best serger machine quite easily. Read on!
Want to make your sewing projects last and look professional but can't afford a serger? Check this genius serging without a serger methods!
I love sewing with my Brother 1034D Serger. I was so intimidated when I first got the machine. I actually let it sit on my sewing counter for about 4 months before I decided - I can do this. I feared changing the thread. It is a piece of cake.....so easy. Just follow the instructions on the machine. If you have not used your machine in the back of the book it says "Oil machine before using". I did this before I started. The book also recommends to oil it once a week or once a month depending on how much you use it. I use mine with almost every garment I sew with - the only items I do not use it on is when I sew doll shoes for the 18-inch dolls. I purchased Zoom Sprout from my local Brother Dealer. I love this bottle. The design is perfect to getting oil into tiny spots. It has a retractable telescoping spout and the best part it is drip free. Lets begin - make sure you clean all dust particles from machine before oiling. Gently squeeze bottle add a drop or two on the areas that the book shows. Below are the two areas I am oiling. Area #1 Area #2 Now you are ready to Serge your items. Thanks for reading my blog. Be sure and click "following" to see my future tutorials. GiGi
You could wonder if a serger or overlock sewing machine is exactly what you need or how to find the best serger machine from so many options! We at Design My Costume thoroughly reviewed over 20 overlocks in a span of 4 years and the results are right here for you to find the best serger machine quite easily. Read on!
This is the best guide you will find on the best sergers for beginners this year. Check the comparision table, reviews and our opinion.
Here I will compare a sewing machine vs serger vs coverstitch machine so you can be sure you have the right working tool for your intended sewing projects.
22 Best Serger Machines
Before I got my first Serger, I pondered about it for along time. When I was first looking to buy an over-locker (which is what we call a serger in Australia), they were very expensive, and to be honest, just a little bit scary. So many threads and dials to consider, but I wanted to get the best serger I could find. Back then the internet wasn't well established so looking for serger reviews wasn't all that easy, so I had to go by word of mouth. I was also a bit wary because, a serger machine also cuts the
A demonstration of what a cover hem machine does.
WARNING: This post is loooong. I was going to break it up into two but I decided it’s easier to keep it all together, then those of you looking for coverstitch information can find it all in …
Challenge: Create item from a picture Project: Scrap Catcher As the handmade Christmas continues, I have been asking for input on the re...
COVERHEMMING? What exactly is a coverhem machine? How is it different from a serger? I only use my coverhem machine for hems. I don’t know what else it can do. HELP! In this series of comprehensive workshops, we will explore: How to do the most professional hems on your coverhem so your projects look like Ready to wear garments! No skipped stitches! No puckering & tunneling! Just professional, flat, neat necklines, cuffs and hemlines on knits and more. Mastering the coverhem tape binder for super quick and neat binding on T-shirts, swimsuits, lingerie Using your coverhem to make straps and ties for garments, belt loops, lingerie, bags and more. Reverse Coverstitching - what is it and where can I use this in my sewing? Oooooo..... the possibilities for Chainstitch! Coverhem Topstitching AND using your coverhem machine for lace, elastic and ribbing application WORKSHOP FORMAT: What do I get when I register for this series of Coverhem workshops? All video links (pre-recorded). There is 1 video for each of the comprehensive 4 part series. PDF eBook Secrets to Coverhemming Success Workbook & Notes to use while watching the videos in 4 parts Swatch kit of suitable fabrics to use with your Coverhem for samples for your workbook. There will be a total of 6 downloads that will be emailed to you automatically. The shipment of swatch fabrics will be shipped as soon as possible after you place your order for this Course on Coverhemming. It should arrive within a week or so, maybe sooner. Bonuses you also get when you register: One on one Zoom session (1 hour) You can break this up into 15 or 30 min sessions if you wish - Maybe you have questions after watching each video? FREE Comprehensive eBook PDF on Liz's top 50 Tips for Sewing Garments with knit fabrics valued at $12.50 FREE shipping of the swatch fabrics within North America. AND you can email me with any questions. I like to look after you so that you fully understand the comprehensive content I have prepared for you. This workshop series is suitable for ALL brands of coverhem machines (combo serger/coverhems or stand alone coverhem machines) provided your coverhem machine is in good working order and you have a working knowledge of how to operate it. We are not going to cover basic operation like threading, what are the buttons & knobs for in this series. It is assumed you have had your owner's lessons with your machine dealer or have worked your way through your owner's manual. This series focuses on kicking your coverhemming up to the next level so that you can utilize the full potential of your coverhem machine. However, if you require basic operation tutoring you may book an individual Zoom session with me ahead of time here: https://sewwithliz.com/products/new-sewing-coaching-with-liz-one-on-one-or-small-group-sessions Queries are welcome: [email protected]
Discover the Best Serger Sewing Machines and the right one for your needs. Brother vs Janome vs Singer vs Juki. [Reviews + Comparison Chart]
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Picot edge elastic around a neckline: Topstitching on a denim skirt: "Straddled" topstitching around a neckband: Topstitching around a vee neckband: Free-standing binding strip used as self-fabric drawstring: Topstitched waist on lounge pants: Beltloops made with beltloop folder: Applied neckline binding on tee: Topstitching on tee: Accents strips created with beltlooper and then topstitched into place with wide coverstitch. Bound neckline with free-hanging binding strips as ties: Double trim on crossover neckline: Foldover Elastic binding on crossover neckline: Camisole straps & binding completely done with binder attachment as a continuous strip: Topstitching on princess seams, looper side out: Cardigan with bound edges & binding for ties: Another neckline trim: Sleeve trim on bathrobe/dressing gown: Another sleeve trim: Two rows of multicolor triple coverstitching as "trim": Panties/knickers: Plush elastic serged on, turned and coverstitched. Elastic applied "in the flat." Knit top, coverstitched on princess seams and binding applied with binder attachment. Sleeve hem binding: Triple topstitching:
I've owned a serger (or overlocker) from when I started sewing, so I've mostly been able to use a serger instead of a sewing machine. That being said, I have used a sewing machine on knits (hemming, attaching elastic, sewing underwear, topstitching, etc.) So below are a few tips and tricks from my experiences working with knits.
Let’s face it. Serger tension can be tricky AND it takes a lot of patience. All those threads create beautiful, and dare I say magical, overcast stitches but they also create more opportunities for a tension issue. Each thread has a tension dial that can either be too tight or too loose, meaning you
Baby Lock Enlighten Cover (English only) PDF Pattern (Embroidery Designs are not included.) This is a loose-fitting cover for the Babylock Enlighten Serger. Make a custom serger cover to fit your machine. The pattern consists of only two pattern pieces. The pattern is an easy-to-make, loose-fitting cover sized to fit the Enlighten using 4 ½" tall serger cones such as Maxi-Lock. The machine cover gives a surface to embroider your favorite designs or fussy cut. The pattern comes with step-by-step illustrated instructions, easy for a beginner seam-tress. Materials • 1 1/8 yards quilted material • 2 1/8 yards of piping (optional) • 1 5/8 yards binding (optional) • General sewing notions The pattern is for a basic plain cover; no embroidery files included, nor are there specific instructions for decorating your cover. You choose the embroidery designs, cutting files, appliques to embellish or quilt your material to create your work of art. These covers provide the perfect surface to express your creative talent. No physical items or physical patterns will be shipped. Your purchase is a digital download of a PDF pattern, with no refunds or exchanges. Once downloaded, you will print out your pattern using letter head-sized paper. An application such as Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view/print the pattern. TO SAVE PAPER, PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS ON YOUR PC BEFORE PRINTING. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE SO EASY THAT YOU MAY NOT NEED TO PRINT. Please come join my Facebook group, "Just Sew Pattern Shop," to see hundreds of gorgeous covers made by customers just like you. The Just Sew Pattern Shop is the perfect group to get inspiration for your cover. Thanks for visiting my shop! Please check out the other items in the Just Sew Pattern Shop. I have an extensive collection of covers for many machines, with more cover patterns coming this year. Please feel free to message me if you need help finding a pattern. Thanks for visiting my shop! Please feel free to contact me via Etsy with any questions.
I received advice from 12 industry experts. Here are 5 of the best overlock machines, compared and reviewed.
It's Sew a Softie month, and I'm excited to join over two dozen bloggers posting free, easy-to-sew softie tutorials this month! The Sew a Softie event was created by Trixi Symonds of Coloured Buttons in 2016 as an initiative to encourage those with little to no sewing experience to attempt a fun and simple sewing project!
I have been uploading a handful of overlocker (serger) projects to YouTube. One of the most asked for is a cover for the new Lidl overlocker which was released at the start of October. It’s t…
Betsy and I cleaned this nice, "vintage 90s" Over lock sewing machine (AKA serger) today. It is a nice little machine. Quiet and from the beginning, stitched beautifully with all of the tension settings at "3." It was made by Juki for Bernina. Maybe Bernina was still making sergers in the early 90s, but I know that my Bernina 2000CDE is just like my Juki. I wonder if this was marketed as a less expensive alternative back then. We don't know a lot about sergers (Sheesh, do I sound like an eBay seller, or what?) They are not at all like sewing machines. "Should we take off that plate and see what's underneath?" Miss "I have a Screw driver and I am not afraid to use it" asked. "Why Not?" said I. BFD, thought I. We swept it out and applied one drop of oil to the metal connections. I caught a glimpse of the gears and determined that they looked fine. "We could take the back off and really look at them." she said, again wielding that Phillips Head menacingly. "No." I said with authority. And since I was the Boss for the Day, she agreed. We had it all clean and ready to go. We plugged it in and there was absolutely nothing. No light, no juice no nothing. Betsy tightened the light bulb and that worked. Good sign. But there was NOTHING when we tried the foot controller. I suggested that maybe, for safety reasons, it wouldn't work if it was all open. We closed up the side and the front; success. It is a bit of a pain to thread. We needed the over lock threader (about a hundred of them came with the South River stash). I did not have trouble following the diagrams and directions in the manual. Betsy complained, bitterly, about them. "Why don't they write the directions more clearly?" she moaned. Maybe it was because I had just threaded up the 2000CDE yesterday that I had less difficulty. It is a bit tricky to get the thread looped around the first guide. But we managed. Once we understood how to do it, we were much more adept each time. Getting the thread through the lower looper is a bit tricky. You have to pull the thread through from the left (it helps to realize that the machine opens on that side) loop it over the looper from back to front and then pass it back through to the right side to thread it through the hole in the looper. Good thing we had four hands. Betsy likes to sew fast and she loves to put all the power to the motor of any machine, including her car. She let me take the first few stitches. We tried it out on some muslin and then on some fleece: very, very, very nice. If I didn't already have two sergers, I would keep this one. It is so nice. Admittedly my 2000CDE is easier to thread and has more features (i.e. cover stitch capable) . Oh, and it is a Bernina, though I am sure it is also made by Juki. Still, I am a snob and it is the only Bernina I own. Not that I could sell it, ever. It was Mom's. Wilson was disinterested, though that is no surprise. I am trying to keep him quiet for the next couple of weeks. He has a tumor on his spleen and should it crack, it could bleed and cause him some significant pain. He will undergo a splenectomy in a couple of weeks and if all goes well, will be cured. He sure did perk up when Steve brought home some Brook's Barbeque (chicken).
Review: Find out which Janome overlocker is the best. And learn which 3 Janome overlockers I DON'T recommend buying.
