This channel is for all of you out there who have invested in a serger and want to do more with it. Get it out of the box or the closet. Set it up. Start using it. Whether your goal is to neatly finish the edges of your fabric or to push your serger to its limits, I am here to inspire you to create beautiful things. I look forward to serging with you!
Thank you, so effective and well thought out! Question: Are there any fabric/fashion artists who display the overlock stitch plus run different thread colors for additional appeal?
I'm not aware of any particular artists that focus on overlock stitches in their fabric/fashion, but I occasionally see overlock stitches used as accents in ready to wear fashion.
Thank you so much. Yesterday I was thinking, "Can I use my serger to serge 2 pieces of fabric together?" I have coordinating colors in some fat quarters I have had for ages. I want to make a table runner that is rather rustic and country style. This is perfect and with your video I think I can do it. Again, thank you!
You can "turn" corners with the rolled hem stitch using the same method as with the overlock stitch. It just takes a little practice. Check your serger's instruction manual - many times they include instruction on how to turn corners while serging.
Unfortunately, the corners can not be turned with the binder attachment. You must serge off one side of the corner, trim the binding fabric even with the raw edge, and then reinsert the other side of the corner into the binder, and begin serging again. Once the edges have been bound, you will need to go back and turn the extra fabric at the corner to the back side and stitch by hand or machine.
Unfortunately, you can not turn corners using the double fold bias binder attachment on the serger. You must serge off the corner and then fold the extra bias tape under and stitch it down. I have a few photos showing this in my Serger Double Fold Bias Binder Tutorial on my blog site at www.overtheedge.blog. I hope this helps. Someday when I have more time, I'll update my video to show how I do corners. Thanks.
You can add interfacing to your strips before you insert them into the belt loop binder. Some people like to insert the interfacing into the attachment at the same time as they insert the fabric. I find it easier to fuse the interfacing onto the strip before I insert it into the attachment. I don't usually use interfacing in my strips, but I did try it when I was making the ribbon candy tree ornaments featured in one of my blog posts. Good luck with your project. Happy Serging!
I prefer double sided napkins. Is there any reason why I can't/shouldn't do double sided napkins on a serger? I'm assuming place wrong sides together and serger and then coverstitch? (I bought my machine yesterday- so I am very new and inexperienced on a serger.)
I've never made double sided napkins. But if I were to make them on a serger I would place the fabric wrong sides together as you suggested and then use a narrow three thread overlock to serge them together on the edges. A rolled hem stitch doesn't always roll well with more than one layer of fabric. I recommend taking some scrap fabric and testing your stitch settings before you begin your napkins. Be sure to pin your layers together well so they don't shift as you serge. Have fun getting to know your serger!
Thank you for this video... I learned how to do this in Nashua at the Sewing and Quilt Expo years ago, and when I actually had time to do it..I had forgotten! Thank you! This is awesome!
Oh my, this video just saved me. I was about to set my whole sewing room on fire, because I couldn't figure out how to remove this seam an easy way! Thank you so much!
Yes, it would be great if this attachment could do corners, but even bias binders for sewing machines can't go around corners. The corners need to be finished with a sewing machine (or by hand) after the straight edges have been bound using the attachment.
Hi. I went to the store to find fabric for the elastic. What percentage of spandex does it have to have? What do you recommend the other fabric be? I saw up to 20% Spandex and the rest Polyester.
I've used different types of swimsuit/dance wear spandex fabric for the straps of my masks. Most of the fabrics I have used for the elastic cords are approximately 80% nylon and 20% spandex. But I think a poly spandex blend would work too. And I think a 90%/10% split would probably work too. Hope this helps!
Turning corners using a serger rolled hem takes some practice. I find it easier just to chain off one side, then start serging again on the next side, and then use seam sealant to finish the corners. If I can figure out how to make a good clear video of this technique, I will definitely share it. Thanks for watching my videos!
Yes, I only used one needle to apply the double fold bias binding to the quilt in the video. My serger is set up for a chainstitch with one needle in the very left most position (C1 needle position on the Baby Lock Evolution.) I set my needle tension on 5 and my chain looper tension in the middle. For the chain stitch I usually set my stitch length at 3-4. If you visit my blog I have a tutorial on the double fold bias binder with photos that show more of the serger. overtheedge.blog/tutorials/serger-double-fold-bias-binder-tutorial/
I'm glad you found my video helpful. When I bind quilts with my serger I use a long stitch length, usually 3.5 - 4. The width setting doesn't apply because I use the chain stitch and the knife is disengaged. On my Babylock Evolution I usually have my chain needle tension at 5, which is in the middle, and the chain looper tension also in the middle (no numbers on this dial). Be sure to start with the recommended settings for your serger, then test and tweek from there. Happy serging!
Great suggestion! Thanks. I'll add it when I get a chance to film again. Until then, here's what I do to start the other edges. I would trim the end of the bias I just attached flush with the raw edge of the corner. I would serge a few inches of empty bias before inserting the new edge to be bound into the attachment. After finishing the binding on the new edge, I would serge off the end, leaving a few inches of extra bias. To finish the corners I trim the extra bias to about an inch. Then I fold it to the under side of the project, encasing the raw edges, and then stitch it in place with my sewing machine. I do have a photo of this finishing step in the Double Fold Bias Binder Tutorial on my blog at www.overtheedge.blog.
