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I just bought this model for $350, second hand last week. I’ve had a Babylock serger for 30 years so probably not going to use the serging function on the Pfaff. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you for the comment about adding to the side piece at the underarm area. I think that will help those who have problems with shoulder straps that slip down.
I noticed your Singer Serger doesn’t seem to have a seam guide. I have the Stylist Singer model and it doesn’t have one either. It really really irks me, as it seems like a very basic tool. Do you know why our models don’t have one? Have you just drawn markers on the looper cover to use as guides? I find it insufficient bc it’s too far away to be accurate.
Wow! Had a problem with the fabric bunching up after the needle and I don’t have much experience with a serger. Mine is an older model than yours. It was the bottom knife that was too low! I raised it and it fixed the problem! Thank you for mentioning this!
Thanks so much. I recently bought this pattern, and as a beginner I was very intimidated. I still am, but now I can follow you along! Your top looks lovely 😊
These arw valid points. I'm happy I heard this. I also really consider this when buying one. Just one question if you are using your cutting table for work and also sewing, do I need to recalibrate each time the cutting board moves?
You have do hangups, don't you. Did you not get classes with your machine? They would have solved many of your problems. Of course, teaching your children not to touch helps a lot as does a drop of fraycheck.
I know this video is 2 years old, but hoping you see my comment. When it comes to the root, and buying bras vs. making them, is there guide or way to know whether you have tall roots, short roots, wide roots, etc? There is information in a subreddit I'm in as far as what bras work for which root sizes, but I have no idea how to figure that out. Lol.
Hey! So, short answer, no. If I'm following to question right, store bought bras don't use the same size range as we home sewists do. They often have a small range of wires they use for all the bras. Something you could potentially do is measure your own root and purchase a wire to match and then take it shopping with you to compare. I'm not sure how well that would work, but it might give a better idea.
This is the first time I have looked up videos on sergers, and this video is the first one I clicked. I am so glad that I did! You make sergers seem less intimidating, and clearly explain how they work. My next-door neighbor (and the sweetest Friend!) has FIVE sergers, and wants me to learn how to use one. You, my dear, made me want to learn more about them! Thank you for sharing!
I am a super beginner seamster and i wanna do this to basically ALL my shirts and tshirts and thank you loads to show this!! Then i gained more experience and confidence i will try it out !!
I don't know that there is a standard. It will depend on the machine itself, as well as the fabric being used. I would check that the tension discs are completely clean (I use floss) and that the threads are sitting properly between the discs. Then I would test several times, making adjustments to one dial at a time until I get the desired outcome.
What about if your thread keeps coming out the left needle 😂 I’ll thread it and pull the read to the back so I know it’s threaded but some how I’ll check the chain and the left needle thread is no longer there
I'm not sure if you still have this CS combo. I have two Pfaff sewing machines and a Pfaff serger, but my CS is a Janome Coverpro CPX2000 that I don't love, but don't hate. I've barely used it since I bought it with greater garment-making intentions, but life intervened. Now I'm saving to get a Babylock eventually. However, I can suggest that your machine may need a good cleaning and oiling if it's jumping around a lot. My Pfaff serger was doing something similar when I took it to a class and the instructor (who's a good friend a a great technician too) said I just needed to give it a spa day. I used to work on vintage machines a lot and I buy parts from her shop, so she wasn't trying to make me bring it in for a service that it didn't need. It really helped, some machines are thirstier than others and a little fluff can throw the balance off easily too.
Thanks a bunch for this helpful video. Been working on an older 14U44, which has knobs on the front panel not dials like yours. It’s been a trip and a half, oh what fun😢😅😂
That top dial that you didn’t know is the “pressure regulating thumb screw” according to the manual I found. Turning it right is more tension and changes the amount of pressure on the material. I haven’t figured out what the handle does
The best advice i can give as a seamstress is before you thread your machine, just run it and watch what it does. Do this with all your machines. I learned so much about industrial machines, in the beginning by just watching the bobbin and needle interact. When i got my serger I did the same thing, just watched it run for a bit, then when i threaded it, I would turn the hand wheel to see what that thread was doing and where it was going. You might need to take some pieces off to see it all, but thats also good to do, being able to fix your machine when shes acting up is priceless. I've taken apart so many sewing machines at this point I'm pretty comfortable fixing just about any issues that crop up now. When you're ready get some scrap fabric and test all the settings on the machine, its the best way to know how things are going to work with different types of fabric.
That's great advise! So much simpler if we can learn to do maintenance ourselves. And the basic mechanics of sewing machines really isn't all that complicated
It’s really rewarding too. 😊 They are very basic and anyone can do it! I just about cried when I realized there are no sewing machine repair shops around me. I had no choice, if I wanted to sew, I had to figure it out! 😵💫
I don't know, however, my guess would be that a lot of computerized machines would have a preventative rest function. I did end up learning that this machine does not like the metal bobbins. Apparently it interferes with the computerization enough to trigger the rest function more frequently. I've had much less issue now that I only use the recommended plastic ones
Enjoyed your linen descriptions! Once upon a time I sewed everything I wore including tailored woolens to double knits🤦🏻♀️ Would love to learn and wear more casual looks, need good advice on seam finishes, and would love some comfortable casual pants!❤
Thank you 😊 I think the most common seam finish in the groups I've seen is a serged edge. Quick and effective. Gives a "factory" look. Casual pants patterns abound! I would suggest finding a pattern company (ies) that suits your body type.
très intéressant j'ai un écran pas très large et je ne voyais pas bien le tutoriel mais c'était avant de voir le lien du blog !! merci je vais pouvoir tester tout ça ^_^
