5 Overlocker Tips You Won't Find in the Manual (my best serger tips!)

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Let's take our overlocker skills to the next level with these 5 unconventional tips! These expert tricks may not be common knowledge, but they will help you achieve better serging results. From threading techniques to finishing overlock seam, these unusual tips will give you the confidence to tackle serger project with ease. Let's elevate our overlocking game and get professional results every time!
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@katybe6 Год назад

I did know these tips already, but that doesn't mean they aren't valuable. My favourite tip is about tension settings. Once I have the settings right, I take a photo with my phone of the settings with a piece of the fabric on top. I often buy fabric by the roll, so I can easily check what settings the fabric needs by checking through the serger album on my phone.

@Julija_Gobere Год назад

That is such a clever tip!

@cruznk9 6 месяцев назад

Excellent idea

@UpInTheSky2025 4 месяца назад

Thankyou!

@eva_unrast 11 месяцев назад

My little overlock-tipp after about 40 Years of sewing: The third cone from the left holds the thread that sews the actual overlock stitch; the other three sew more or less straight. Therefore, the 3rd cone uses considerably more thread than the others. So if you always put the obvious fullest cone in the third spot, you'll use up the cones evenly. So, in your tip for never using purple thread again, the cone should be put in 3rd place; the other three places are then occupied by the small bobbins.

@Julija_Gobere 11 месяцев назад

What a great insight! Thank you for this tip🤗

@eva_unrast 11 месяцев назад

@Transplanted1 On all the overlock machines I've used so far, the third cone was the one that went around the hem and therefore used a lot more thread than the others. Possibly this is not the same on all machines? You can find out by testing four different color cones on the machine you are using, then you can see from the seam color which cone belongs to the high-consumption ones.

@SBL1932 11 месяцев назад

Great ideas. Some I already knew, but not all. Thank you for sharing

@debrun3275 11 месяцев назад

Brilliant thanks

@linalice8318 11 месяцев назад

Good to know about it as I am a new learner,thanks! But I feel curious about the color arrangement. If using 4 different or contrasted colors of threads, should I think about how to put each one on the certain thread holder to create a master piece of view? Thanks!

@MissRebekah1974 Год назад

Before sewing and especially serging, drink plenty of water. Fabric and thread put off dust and tend to dry out nose and eyes. Use a good hand lotion/moisturizer. This will keep your hands from getting dry and snagging fabric or threads. Set a timer for one hour and twenty minutes. This is to give yourself a break. Get up, drink some more water, rotate neck and shoulders, go look out a window at things far away. Take about twenty minutes to do this then reset your timer and now that you are refreshed go back to your project. Make Beauty! Aunt B

@Julija_Gobere Год назад

Oh these are such great tips! 🤗

@06snydernancy Год назад

Oh have a little air purifier close by.

@007lovediamonds6 Год назад

Absolutely 100% you are right

@GoldieHoffmanComedian Год назад

Aw, these are GREAT and such important tips for our health, both physical and mental. we often forget this in advice/tips list, so thanks! :)

@isabeljohnston5020 10 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot for those great tips!😊

@danicourtnay 11 месяцев назад

If your shoulder seam doesn't need to stretch, you can also stabilize with a piece of ribbon or twill tape. I don't like the feel of clear elastic so I often use cotton twill tape to reinforce my shoulder seams.

@lauraelbertsen Год назад

Wait, I can thread bobbins and use them for the serger? My Lady, this is the best find of the year!

@isabelleblanchet3694 Год назад

I simply lift the presser foot when changing the thread that way, it removes the tension automatically.

@dale3404 Год назад

I clip the elastic tape that comes on RTW clothes, unless I need it to keep the garment on the hanger. The strips can be used for reinforcing shoulder seams, don’t add to the landfill, don’t poke out when wearing the garment, and are free.

@Julija_Gobere Год назад

That’s a great idea!

@zazmau Год назад

In some cases, not all, you can use cut off selvage edge of woven fabric.Try to match color. It's free!!!!

@johannaholmgren8088 11 месяцев назад

Brilliant re-use of clear elastic!! Man, when I think of how many miles of that I've thrown out when I could have just used it...!!!!!

@daxxydog5777 9 месяцев назад

I’ve been doing that for years! I also use old vintage ribbon pieces I end up with when I buy random bags of notions.

@lilaholland5764 Месяц назад

Great idea for reducing waste & saving $'s!

@inekekrul6340 Год назад

Thank you for your tips! I have a few tips: use black and white as standard colours and only change the cones for the colour you need at the very left. And maybe the upper looper. So for a dark red sweater, you can use 1 or 2 red cones and 2 black. It is not visible in the seam! And the other tip; if your serger does not have a catching part for the scraps. There are plates for under the serger, with a bucket or net to catch the treads and cut of scraps. Your floor and lap will stay clean of treads.

@cassieoz1702 Год назад

I use grey and cream as my 'standards' and colour in the left needle if using the serger in 4-thread mode

@akbunny5221 Год назад

Thanks for that....! Only just got a serger, it was gifted to me...😊. I've sewn loads of practice seams and they appear good. The biggest 'problem' I have is guiding the fabric along the distance marks (keeping the fabric straight under the needles) - I'm used to using flat bed sewing machines where it's easy. Any tips greatfully received....! Cheers. Mark.....

@MayowaOye 10 месяцев назад

This is spot on!

@jewelgaither1504 Год назад

I have worked in a garment factory in the past and that's the way they taught us to change the threads. I've used it for 40 or more years. Really saves time.

@Julija_Gobere Год назад

I learned this at sewing school, where we would change threads for industrial overlockers like that - those industrial are so difficult to change threads any other way!

@nancybackes111 Год назад

I use a fabric loop turner rather than a needle for tucking in the thread ends. A loop turner is like a very long needle but it has a small latch hook at the end instead of an eye. Push the the hook end in through the stitches, catch the thread tail, and pull the turner back out. The hook closes as you pull the turner and pulls the tail into the stitches. So it does the same thing as the needle trick, but it is faster and not as fiddly as you don't have to thread those ends through the eye of a needle.

@judykish1481 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for that idea. I normally thread a needle, but will certainly try the loop turner.

@cruznk9 6 месяцев назад

The loop turner is easier for arthritic hands too.

@lovemesomeslippers 8 месяцев назад

I’m surprised at the number of sewist who haven’t sewn covers for their machines! Great scrap project.

@TorBoy9 Год назад

I love your tips. I, too, knew to tie the new threads when changing threads, but not reduce the tension. My favourite serger tip is to buy a book on sergers, which will tell you about the different serger stitches you can do, usually just by changing the tension of various threads.

@loves2spin2 11 месяцев назад

Can you recommend one?

@gildaparodi-swords5623 Год назад

I didn’t know to lower down the dial to zero for changing the thread. I kept it at 4 and the threads would come undone. Thanks for this great tip!

@davernew.305 Год назад

Same here! Have used this technique but never heard of releasing the tension! Game changer and makes so much sense!

@beesan7478 Год назад

same here.glad to learn it.Thank you

@williamsews Год назад

I don't know if you have the same terms for knots in your country, but you need to tie it off with a Reef Knot, not a Granny Knot, the Granny will slip. I haven't hand threaded an overlocker for decades.

@marysesiegmanngodet2454 Год назад

👍🏻 Very good tip, I will turn the tension to 0 as of now. Many thanks 🌸

@kthybrown007 Год назад

My solution is to lift the threads out of the tension disks (mine are knobs), pull the threads as described, then flip the threads back into the tension disks (and "floss" them to make sure they are in). It eliminates the need to (remember to) readjust the tension, which never seems to be the same as it was...

@tsunamiglory 11 месяцев назад

I was very interested to see how to make a sharp corner that looks fantastic! Thanks for the tip

@helenhardman2564 6 месяцев назад

I knew most of these and they are good tips. The winding of bobbins is a great one I hadn't heard.

@tallpaska5913 Год назад

Another tip is to frequently dust the serger's working parts. They create a huge amount of lint which affects their performance. Keep small paintbrushes handy and develop a habit of opening the machine and sweeping it. If you see a speck of lint next to the blade, you can be sure the inside is already dusty.

@trishgrant2715 Год назад

After every sew

@Julija_Gobere Год назад

Ahh yes, that is very good tip and dusting more often is definitely something I should be doing!

@sherrillsturm7240 Год назад

Yes, many times faster than the sewing machine. While cleaning the insides, you can also check the positions of the loopers as they pass the needle(s) by rotating the wheel by hand. Once in a while, they are off timing, and might have a tiny piece of thread caught.

@bun04y Год назад

I bought an attachment for my vacuum so that I can just suck out all the lint.

@Diva9000x 11 месяцев назад

I buy 2 cones of the same color for use on the loopers. I wind bobbins for the 2 needles. Gray & taupe will blend with a lot of colors. You gotta have black & white cones for sure.

@lisajane1431 9 месяцев назад

I love how you get straight to the point. Great video!

@TheEvie202 3 месяца назад

Good idea about the thread you are only using once or twice. I used to buy 4 cones of a fashion color and wound up with tons of serger threads. Didn’t know a bobbin wouldn’t work on a serger. Thanks 🙏 ❤

@1carwin Год назад

Very helpful hints. I had heard about tying threads together to avoid re-threading the whole machine but no one mentioned changing the tension. I'll definitely be trying this again.

@debragreaves9550 Год назад

Once u tie properly no need to change tension.. DO IT ALL D TIME

@bun04y Год назад

My serger recommended tying the threads but didn't say anything about changing the tension or just pulling. Instead it said to serge a chain to pull the threads through the machine. I'm going to try just pulling as usually the knots get stuck at my needles and break.

@bettyknowles8490 Год назад

Do it slowly when it reaches the needle cut the thread then thread the needle

@gdhhayes2129 Год назад

exactly the same for me! I was thrilled to get this tip as it's a game changer

@chrismcl6373 Год назад

I use a similar technique but rather than changing the tension and pulling the threads, I just run the machine until the knots on needle threads get up to the eye, then clip those and thread the needles

@nwester4232 Год назад

Great tips!! I always avoid changing the thread colors on my serger for fear of having to rethread the machine, so your first tip is especially appreciated - a game changer for me! Thank you!

@cckrull8147 11 месяцев назад

Just came across your channel and I’m so delighted! Enjoyed all your tips and some I already use! Keep up the great videos on sergers!

@TheJaniebabe Год назад

Great tips Julie, I would never have thought to use a grocery bag as a cover, simple yet genius.

@lamarciaboudrias6527 Год назад

Fantastic tips. Thank you!

@rhamnerdixon2974 Год назад

Thanks so much for your most helpful tips.

@patrila1377 Год назад

I'll definitely implement tip #4! Thank you so much for sharing.

@deirdrez9 Год назад

Great tips thank you😊

@cynthiaseafeldt4814 Год назад

Awesome!! I will try these

@carolinap4150 Год назад

Great tips !!! thank you !!!

@paulinecollins788 Год назад

Thanks Julie great tips

@karengray2650 Год назад

Well put together video and great tips.

@starfighterltd Год назад

Great tips, thanks!

@elizabethrowe7262 Год назад

Great tips! I do use most of those tips and great to be reminded to keep doing this.

@carolelandry4639 Год назад

AWESOME tips !

@mandylavida 11 месяцев назад

Brilliant tips - thank you!

@spooling_around Год назад

I have had a serger for 14 years. I just learned about the tie off method last month! I wish I knew this years ago!

@magicmole Год назад

Tip #4 is so great. Thanks.

@francescaleaton4973 Год назад

Excellent thank you 😊

@dougnini 11 месяцев назад

thank you! You explained each tip great!

@kelvinhall2053 Год назад

Good video, crisp clear tips.

@samanthagalante-ei6vb Месяц назад

thank youuuuu❤

@rachaelsooklall1208 Год назад

Thanks so much for those wonderful tips!!

@ilkbahar9424 5 месяцев назад

I just ADORE your channel.

@darlajackson2767 Год назад

Great tips!

@veronicab3119 9 месяцев назад

Awesome! thanks

@cynthiafed Год назад

Great tips. Thank you for sharing.

@brendaturner8064 Год назад

Yessss!!! Your tips are very helpful! The first one was fantastic! Thank you so much!

@Maridith2 Год назад

Those are super helpful tips! Thank you!

@utefeather9356 Год назад

Good ideas. Thank you

@GoldieHoffmanComedian Год назад

best serger/ sewing machine covers: the blanket/ sheet sets' thick clear plastic zippered cover they come with. Works great and if you're like me and like to take over the living room/kitchen/dining room (lol) then it's also a nicer look when it's on the table. I also use these for fabric scraps etc. Always great when you don't have to play the whole 'wtf is in this bag?' game with all your bags lol. same concept as clear bins basically.

@rhondamoore9842 Год назад

Brilliant tips! I’ve only used my serger a few times, and your tips will help so much!

@loves2spin2 11 месяцев назад

This is so helpful! Thank you very much!

@KATE-SEWS Год назад

Great tips!!!

@mew-zsoul420 Год назад

Thank you for useful tips !!!

@julieryding2030 Год назад

Great tips ❤

@cruznk9 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for these great tips.

@zibaamandar8237 Год назад

Wonderful.

@lennettestewart5759 Год назад

These tips are Great! Thank you so much.

@franceswashington3961 Год назад

Loved your tips,I did learn something, thanks great video.

@ChiSource 11 месяцев назад

Love love the bonus tip about using cloth groceries bag. Also the one about thread bobbins is new to me! Thanks for the awesome tips.

@ToniGuerrero Год назад

Very grateful for the links to the elastic tape.

@robinshane4661 Год назад

I change my threads the same way. Genius. It really does work like a charm. I love the clear elastic tape tip. I’m going to start doing that.

@patriciastowers344 Год назад

Thank you

@creativekaii 2 месяца назад

Such great tips!!

@juliebrann7003 Год назад

Thanks so much!

@lanabunn 9 месяцев назад

great tips thanks

@diannelindeman3409 6 месяцев назад

Awesome tips

@Eva-ri1zb Год назад

Thanks for your great tips, especially changing threads

@Copperpot415 9 месяцев назад

Love the corner tip! Great presentation and valuable tips

@fionamoorcroft1739 Год назад

that is brilliant, thank you so much.

@bmbrooklyn Год назад

Great tips thanks ❤

@magdalenaschwei5822 Год назад

thank you for your clear and handy serger tips! Will be looking for more! 🌷🌷

@bkshopper 11 месяцев назад

Great tips great video!!

@Dalal321 Год назад

Thanks very useful 🌹

@sueyous 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 💖

@judybloom2781 Год назад

Thank you very much for your tutorial.

@dillismoore432 Год назад

I love love love your videos! I've learned some new techniques.

@maryjanedawson5038 Год назад

Great video!

@daleodberg6714 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. 🌸

@solangeherault7038 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing

@lindawade1203 Год назад

Great Tips

@susenjustesen7959 Год назад

Thank you , helpful .

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 10 месяцев назад

Great tips thank you

@terilooney Год назад

I love your presentation and affect. Thanks for sharing.

@Katgirl2024 Год назад

Thanks! Good tips.

@jacquelinelmiller Год назад

These are awesome tips that I did not know! I am excited to put them into practice!

@carolvanrooyen4929 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the good tips!

@wendydevereux4375 9 месяцев назад

Great tis. Thank you

@leslieeubank2400 Год назад

Thank you for the tips, they are so helpful!

@Julija_Gobere Год назад

Very glad to hear this ♥️

@TracieSmithpomeranian Год назад

Thank you for giving us your valuable information.

@annjelley5363 Год назад

I have an old fashioned serger, so I’m hoping these tips will work. Thanks, I’ll keep you posted!

@akbunny5221 Год назад

Excellent. Thank you....!

@maja-kehn9130 Год назад

These are really great tip.

@lucijazizek2789 Месяц назад

Thank you!

@carolynrockafellow417 Год назад

Great tips some I knew and some I didn’t thank you. 2 of my granddaughters got sergers for Christmas and this is perfect for them.

@asheraucoin 6 месяцев назад

Very professional and helpful and I am so thankful!

@schisandra Год назад

Thanks for these useful tips 😊

@celarasmith8030 Год назад

Simply Brilliant tips. I'm going to try them all. Thank you very much.

@zeenathhisham2104 Год назад

Very useful tips thanks a lot🎉🎉

@mariaromano2755 8 месяцев назад

Great tips! Thank you ☺️