Serger Basics: Construction Techniques
Another method for securing seams requires using the serger. At the beginning of a seam, when the needle has made one to two stitches into the edge of the fabric (Figure 1), lift the presser foot and swing the chain ... [... more]
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Maxi Lock Cone Thread 3000 Yards - Radiant Turquiose
 Maxi-Lock Cone Threads are long lasting and high strength making Maxi-Lock one of the top serging and regular sewing machine threads. Able to withstand the high speeds and tension that accompany sewing this 100% polyester thread is sure to meet all of ... [... more]
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BROTHER SERGER - 1034D
/Features/ Free-Arm/Flat-Bed convertible sewing surface F.A.S.T. Lower looper threading system Quick Lay-In Threading Easy to remove stitch finger for narrow/rolled hem Uses home sewing machine needles Convenient Stitch width control Oustide differential ... [... more]
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The New Sewing with a Serger
Providing the most current information on sergers, this revised edition of Sewing with an Overlock includes information on the three-thread mock safety stitch, a full explanation of how the DF system works to ease/gather or stretch fabrics, and four ... [... more]
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Serger Secrets: High-Fashion Techniques for Creating ...
Serger secrets is the best serger sewing book you'll ever own! America's top serger experts share the most popular and innovative ideas for making gorgeous garments with a serger. From pintucking and piping to quilting, shirring, and inserting a zipper-- ... [... more]
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Use A Serger
on 11/22/2005 To learn how to adjust your tension place a different color thread for each place you are threading (3 or 4 threading). This will help you see which tension dial controls which thread. Use 2 layers of cotton to practice. Adjust the ... [... more]
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Care For A Serger
Use sewing machine oil on your serger if recommended by the manufacturer. Apply a few drops to those areas indicated in your owner's manual. The parts that need oil will usually be located around the lower and upper loopers. Have your serger ... [... more]
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Buy A Serger
A serger is a type of sewing machine that can - among other functions - sew a seam, finish the seam's edges and trim off the excess fabric all in one step. Sergers, or overlock machines, are available in many different styles and are a wonderful ... [... more]
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Quick and Easy Sewing with Your Serger: 15 Easy-Sew ...
Quick and Easy Sewing with Your Serger: 15 Easy-Sew Projects That Build Skills, Too [... more]
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Serger Basics: Serger Selection
For knitted or bias-cut fabrics, the front feed dogs are set faster, which prevents puckering or waving during sewing. By slowing the front feed dogs to a slower than normal setting, it helps to prevent lightweight ... [... more]
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Serger Techniques
Host Sandra Betzina and guest Marta Alto discuss the advantages of using a serger. Get an outline on its basic components and see techniques for using a four-, three- and two-thread serger setup. Alto brings along several samples of what a serger ... [... more]
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The Serger – An Overlock Sewing Machine
Use the best serger threads. Discount threads are cost-savers in the short term for sure, but often fray, break or produce just too much thread fuzziness that can interfere with stitch quality and also can be a major ... [... more]
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