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can I ask a question ? What is the use of A B C D on the serger? I just bought this serger and I don't know where those letters are used. can you guide me
4:18 why do some people put the thread through the left hook above the needle and others out it through the right hook? The baby lock zest tutorial puts it in the right hook, but then they don’t put it under the horizontal bar in step four so I don’t know if I trust them 😅
When threading the Allegro at the point of number two there is a little silver thing sticking out which side does the thread go on the left or the right of that small silver thing sticking out?
Hi Karen. Thank you sooo much for doing this video. My machine just stopped serging tonight. I will try this in the morning. Your video looks clear. Wish me luck. I haven't ever threaded it since buying it. It's summer vacation so hoping to learn more. xx Karen
You mentioned in the video that montavilla sewing had that gadget available that you used to hold sewing machine needle when you are installing a needle but I couldn't find it. Can you post the link for that please?
I want to thank you on the demo because I put the thread in the little round tension disk to the bobbin but did not come out around the small hook could not figure out why my thread wanted to all go to the bottom of the bobbin, then I watched your video and sure enough you had the answer, just like I thought you would. Thank you so much,
I picked up an older Janome serger at my local sew shop for fifty bucks! It had been cleaned and serviced and had new upper and lower knifes. It only came with one foot, but that’s okay - it was a steal! I wish I could do ALL my sewing on that fantastic little machine. I use it for nearly every seam and just saw a video on how to hem with a serger. Best fifty bucks I ever spent!
This sounds like some kind of bait and switch set up. I have been to your store, over the past 30 years I have purchased four different machines from you. I would not hesitate to get my next machine from you. This promotion must have sounded better in your head. I thought I would leave the feedback for your future promotions. If I didn’t already know you to be an excellent helpful honest place to shop I would not go near it from this video.
Hi there, thanks for responding, and thanks for your kind words & support over the years. Just to clarify, there are two different (but related) promotions offered in this video. One is the promotion created by Baby Lock about placing a refundable deposit to pre-order one of their new machines, and receive pre-order perks. We're really excited about this new machine, and want to share the news & share Baby Lock's promotional offer with everyone. The second promotion is from Montavilla. In a nutshell, Montavilla is offering big discounts on our remaining Solaris Vision floor model packages, which include the option to trade that back in at 100% value towards the new machine when it comes out, and still receive the upcoming machine's pre-order perks. If there is any more confusion about either promotion, feel free to reach out to us at info@montavillasewing.com. Thanks!
Are you new to sewing? Youre supposed to fold the fabric twice to make a hem on jeans. The overlocked edge will get worn out so dont hem jeans like that..Also, you should.overlock your garment pieces before you seam them, its a lot easier and it makes seaming much easier too.
I wish that every time I had watched this video for help I had made a comment. I think I am at about 150 views...maybe more. You are absolutely the best!!! Thank you.
For balanced tension it is best to adjust the top thread tension. But if necessary you can adjust the tension on the bobbin case. There should be a tiny screw on the side that takes a flat-bladed screw driver. Only make small adjustments, like a quarter turn or less, before testing it out.
I bought the Babvlock Allegro brand new in the box, why is the thread bunching up on the back of the fabric? How do I fix this, I finally figured out how to get a nice straight stitch. Purchased in Canada too, is Babylock dumping their lemon machines in Canada?
First, try rethreading the machine - see my video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YM-GPIhL5tk.html. Also, check the back on your straight seam - the top thread tension may need to be increased to get a balanced thread tension. And lastly, whenever you start to sew, lightly hold the thread tails for the first few stitches. Hope that helps.
These videos are an absolute life saver. I just bought a Janome 3160 machine after sewing on on the same antiquated machine for the last 30 years. Having the videos is so helpful especially because the instruction booklet that comes with the machine isn't very detailed. Don't know what I'd do without your help. Thanks so much!!!
When using the 0 foot, the 1/4 inch foot, and stitch number 6, so needle is to the right. Why does the reverse button not work with needle in that position?
Soooo appreciative of these little lessons for the Janome S6!!! Do you have a video on hemming pants and are there rolled hemmed presser feet for this sewing machine?
Yes, you can get rolled hem feet. Get a wider foot, like the 6mm - it is easier to use than the narrow one. For my jeans hem tutorial see ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-k8YbjupPjXk.html&pp=ygUjbW9udGF2aWxsYSBzZXdpbmcgY2VudGVycyBqZWFucyBoZW0%3D
This was very helpful! I’m trying to figure out how to do an overlock stitch because I don’t have a surger 😢 and I have an older elna machine with the stitch examples on the top compartment of the machine
