I love her. This is the first video I've seen by her. I will definitely be a regular viewer. She makes everything she taught very understandable. Bravo!😃
Gathers on Janome serger using regular serger foot: Left & right needles: 7 Upper & lower loopers: 3 Differential feed: 2.5 Stitch length: 4 No need to pull threads. If you want more gathers, just turn needle disk tensions up from 7 to 8. For less gathers, turn needle tension disks below 7 (try 5 or 6). Makes tons of ruffles in seconds, ladies and gents. Happy 🧵serging!!😊❤️
This is just chock-full of terrific info and I'm so grateful. Knit neckband have been the bane of my sewing life for so long and now I can't wit for next chance to use your techniques. It's all great!
Wow that's fantastic news, thanks for sharing Maureen that's amazing. Yes there is so much you can do and I will demonstrate more possibilities in the future too.
??? Especially for woven fabrics, overlocking is essential if u don’t lining a garment. Which u don’t do for trousers or blouses... how otherwise u manage to not have frilly edges???
I remember feeling like that too, but stick with it and you will love it I promise. it is scary at first but you soon get used to it and practice is the best way to build your confidence.
My Bernina overlock machine turned this year 31 years old, :) i have sewn countless garments on it and "she" is still going strong💪. Unfortunately the machine does not have so many functions like the new ones. Btw i am now the proud owner of the coverlock brother 3550 with the top looper my Christmas gift to my self and 3 years ago i purchased the yuki dx7 as my birthday present🎁 so i am all set to make all kind of garments. Last week i purchased a lot of jersey fabric in a outlet... the sales man is just grinning when he sees 👀 me, because i always buy soooo much!
I just found a babylock imagine on Facebook Market for an excellent price and I could cry watching this I can't wait to sew 😭 these tips are lifesavers lol
I have struggled with my overlocker machine to complete steps as above. The tips have been great! My machine is an entry level machine and I have never been satisfied with the rolled hem finish I get from it.
Thanks so much for this wonderful video - I was told it could do more than what I have been doing !!! Now to put it through the paces !! Thank you again.
Super useful summary. I've seen a lot of these tips but felt I didn't have confidence I'd remember them properly. Your little, jump right in style demos are so much appreciated!
Oh that's so great to hear, sometimes I get so nervous about whether I've gone the right way about things and whether people will like or understand them so it is so nice to hear comments like this thank you.
Great, I don't understand everything you say - I am Dutch and living in France for over 30 years, and I "just" bought an overlocker, so I am not familiar with the vocabulary. Showing "how to do" explains everything verry well :) Thanks ! One thumb up and one more "abonnée" :)
Thank you very much for your very Informative video I’m excepting your challenge I just don’t know when I can get to it but I am definitely going to do it thank you so very much I subscribed and I’m looking forward to seeing more wonderful sewing tips from you
I wish I knew this a long time ago!!! So Easy to follow her tips for the overlock machine! Very Clear instructions, very clear pictures of what to do, EXCELLANT!!!
I enjoyed all your tips which were a great reminder as I haven't done any sewing for a while. It's given me a boost to get back to the machine again. Thank you.
Nothing better than a Baby Lock Serger as well as their sewing machines for sure. Thank you for your lovely video it was very helpful. God's blessings.
The first tip blew my mind. THAT’S HOW YOU DO THAT. Thank you so much, you have literally changed my life. Also the second tip was really great. I have heard of it before, but I never saw it illustrated so well.
Lucy loved this, must say I cant recommend my BabyLock enough. It is probably the best thing I have ever bought for sewing my own clothes. Even changing the needles to Coverstitch is not as bad as I once thought.
I have just ordered an overlocker, and am anxious for it to arrive. I am so please I have found your video, it is so helpful, and I will be watching more! Hello from Canada 🇨🇦
This was a very helpful tutorial for this 59 year old joiner that's still learning this wonderful craft. I don't have an overlocker yet. Greetings from Scotland.
How wonderful I found you.... I'm in the USA.... this was a GREAT lesson on sergers... Thank you very much for your talents and time making this... Jon
Wow thanks so much that's really lovely of you to say. The beauty of the channel is you can always come back any time you like and find the tips again if you do forget them. Sometimes I even refer to my own tutorials if I can't quite remember how to do something!
Thank you for boosting my confidence to use my overlocker for more than seams Lucy, You have saved me reverting to my 51 year old Elna Supermatic and doing the t-shirts I learned to make 45+ years ago! Many thanks from Australia.
Great tips. I've often used the folded hem technique. Just recently realized that I can use the same technique to create a channel for elastic waistband in the cozy lounge pants I'm making my kids!
Lucy, I love watching your videos, but I do wish you would use a common or garden Brother Overlocker - not all of us are fortunate enoughnto have an all singing all dancing machine, like a Babylock. x x x
Oh my gosh, Lucy! I know I’m late to the party, but thanks so much for these tips! I’ve definitely been under utilizing my Babylock serger. That stops today. 💗
So many different ways of using a overlocker, thank you for sharing. Is it possible for tips onto overlocking a hem on jersey fabric as at the moment mine are coming out stretched and wavy and for the life of me I cannot think how to correct it. Help is needed. Thank you.
Differential feed is what you need. It causes the two sets of feed dogs to move at different speeds. Try it on a piece of scrap fabric the same as you are overlocking. If I remember rightly (I haven't used my overlocker for a while so check this) a higher setting is needed so the feed dogs will feed the fabric through faster and so avoid stretching. When set at 1, or whatever the normal setting for your machine is, the feed dogs may stretch or even gather fabric. If that isn't what you want then the differential feed needs adjusting.
Thanks for these tips. I thought of using a flatlock for hems. Would that work? I haven't used my overlocker, Janome 6234XL, for a while as family issues and the lack of space has prevented me. I'm eager to get started again. I've never found threading my overlockers difficult. I was scared of mine for some time before I took the plunge! I saw someone cutting out that rectangle before sewing two pieces together but she didn't explain why. You have now helped me understand this. It is so simple but so effective.
Wow that's fantastic how these items are done with an overlock machine 🎉 .Just love the Straps you have shown me a very different way of making straps 🎉 Many many thanks for 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 xxxx
