Do you REALLY need a serger???

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Dear Sewing Friends, in this video we are talking about sergers! I get asked a lot of question, many of which are lead by faulty assumptions (myths) about sergers! Is it the same as sewing machine? What can it actually do? Is it only good for knits? Let's dive deeper and see what it is all about and answer the main question: do you need a serger?
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@Ayo-Joyce 3 года назад

I sew a lot of clothes for my kids and the main fabric is jersey, so for me to have a serger was amazing... I love my serger and it's something that I consider a must if you want to enjoy sewing.

@agathemeherio2258 3 года назад

Once more, this video demonstrates the value of "thoughtful creativity". Thank you! I have had a Janome serger for a couple of years; it's taken me some time to get used to it, and I still don't use it to its full potential, but I fully agree with everything you say about them. I would only add that, when you're working with a fabric that frays a lot and want to French seam your make, using the serger in the first step (wrong sides together) improves the durability of your final result and saves time (stitching and cutting simultaneously 😍) and you don't get to see the serged edge...

@rebekkawacherhausenwichman236 3 года назад

I Loooove my Bernina serger/overlocker 😍❤️🥰 If you like sewing knits it’s so great. I still use a normal sewing machine for some knit finishes though. Cause you are so right Alisa, the machines compliment rather than replace each other. And yes you gotta make friends with your serger 😊 it’s temperamental, it’s snappy, can hurt you if you don’t treat it right, and you gotta work around it’s curiosities -But when you do make friends it’s a reliable, flexible, interesting and lovable friend! 🥰🧵😄🤓❤️

@auntmayme8119 3 года назад

I completely agree with your comment. I too have a Bernina but that was after experiences with Singer, Juki, New Home, Janome, which I all gave up. And friends? Yes, on my worst days, it still is my friend. ;-)

@ritametermaid1235 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I've been thinking about getting a serger for a while now but felt so overwhelmed. I'm a quilter who is getting back into making my own clothes. Your video and clear tips helped me make my final decision, I went with the Brother Designio. Love your tips, and your clear explanations; you clearly LOVE sewing. I can't wait to get started! Thank you again.

@amandaglidewell8451 3 года назад

I just bought a certified used euro pro serger, and it is so easy to thread, and I was amazed at how easy it is to use! I can’t wait to start making tshirts.

@phaedraellingson7943 3 года назад

When I first got my serger, I was scared to death of it. Had lots of sewing machines but this was like something from outer space. My best girl friend took the time to teach me about operating it. Now I'm I'm not sure I could sew without one. Like you, this was a gift from my husband. I have had the same one since the year 1998. I love it and will probably have it until it falls apart. Love your show

@rikkib7636 3 года назад

Awesome video Alisa! I mostly sew with knits and only used my sewing machine up until last Fall. I was so intimidated to try one, but once I learned some basics at a local Fabricville demo (especially on how to thread it) it helped a lot. I also found an instructional video for my exact model Brother serger and refer to it often. Life. Changing. I have a Brother sewing machine too. #teambrother 😆

@bakerwannabe4435 3 года назад

Great info! Thank you Alisa! Yes, I definitely need one and watching this gives me more incentive to get one. Brother should sponsor you- you give them a lot of free publicity and you are always so fun to watch.

@evelynj.amponsah8417 3 года назад

I love my Serger I have 2 one is a Singer and the other is a Bernini it makes the inside look so professional.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Yes, agreed! :) I love how well it looks on the inside! :)

@lizzieb6311 Год назад

Thank you! So helpful this information. I picked up a really nice older used Janine 634D for fifty bucks at my independent fabric store…it has sat for SIX MONTHS because as you say, I was afraid of the beast. Last night I decided to tackle threading it…took a bit of time the first time…but not terribly difficult…I just followed the diagram on the machine. I ran a chain..it worked! Then, the moment of truth: I tested a scrap. I was AMAZED how beautiful the finish was and ANGRY at myself for not diving in as soon as I purchased it 😂 I’ll be trying my first serger project this weekend. Thank you for taking the fear out of “the beast”.

@christinacruden886 3 года назад

I was a lucky Lady the day I bought my Serger. I was returning yarn to Zellars,, ( Canada where I live. And at that time we all collected points. On the shelf behind the sales clerk sat a Serger. I asked why is it brand new and only costs $80.00? She told me a Lady bought it with her points and didn’t like it, so it was returned. So I quickly told her ITS SOLD. Hahaha. I sure was a lucky and greatfull Lady that day, and chose that day to return one ball of yarn. ( I went there to buy more yarn that day too. Such a happy story. ) Ps I’m still scared of it as I’m not good at it. ❤️❤️🇨🇦

@joandobrijevic7572 3 года назад

I had to laugh at your deal at Zellers. I got a great deal just before Christmas on a Singer serger (not a deal like yours though!) at Canadian Tire of all places! I wasn’t actively looking for one but just happened to notice a special buy in their flyer. I quickly googled the model which ranked among the top 5 and the price was at least $100 cheaper than anywhere else! So I made a quick trip to the store and bought it! Now I am watching videos to learn more about it and how to use it. I started sewing again during Covid for something to do (I have made about 100 masks so far for family and friends). Now to try the serger!

@mr.yissal557 3 года назад

Awwww

@candacedaniel3907 2 года назад

Love this Canuck post! ❤️🇨🇦❤️

@madelaine3209 7 месяцев назад

I returned two Brother sergers. They are the worst. I bought a self thread Victory and it is so easy and professional looking. It is also easy to use. The Brother had many problems. If you buy one save your receipt!!!!!

@scalare70 3 года назад

I have a Pfaff Hobbylock 756 and it is at least 25 yrs old and works like a charm. Best investment i did when i started out my 'sewing-career' :)

@reneehughes7860 11 месяцев назад

I bought the Brother 1034dx in August (my 1st serger) and love it. It takes too long with my sewing machine to finish the edges. I fell in love with it the first time I used it. I had always wanted one but couldn't justify the cost. It's easy to thread. It's reasonably priced and love all the cool things it does. I love your videos. Learned a few new tricks watching them. TX.

@brysonwest93 3 месяца назад

I'm considering one for my slipcovers. Some of these seams get really ravelled! Thanks for the video.

@ArijanaLukic 3 года назад

Scared to open my serger LOOOL but I will before the end of 2020

@skylasandoval5228 3 года назад

hahahaha, I feel the same way, escited and scared.....once I open that puppy, my family might not see me for a few days! :)

@stormtepas9768 3 года назад

did you end up doing it?

@JosieStev 3 года назад

Maybe you’re very busy Serging

@BarbaraFischer4 3 года назад

Would love to hear the story of the 2 sergers!

@conniekwan2 3 года назад

I had my serger after sewing for 1.5y, really love it! Still learning to using it tho

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Connie, for sure - it is a learning in progress! :) But it is fun!

@conniekwan2 3 года назад

@@ThoughtfulCreativity definitely!

@Kathleen58 Месяц назад

A serger is one machine I thought I’d NEVER WANT, because I’m not a garment sewer. That is until I saw what else you can do with one. You can sew quilt blocks together. You can sew seams just about perfect, with no fraying edges. And when I saw what you can do with a wave stitch, well, that sold me! Now I can hardly wait to get one.

@sandrajohn5415 3 года назад

Tks for sharing i really appreciates it. Next time maybe you can do some demonstrations with the Serger

@Dean56Bell 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the video. I love my serger ....I have the Brother that you have with the color codes. Wouldn't want to be without it!

@michellecornum5856 3 года назад

I, too, have two sergers, also both Brothers (one of them, also a Designio). My older one lost one of the tension wheels, so I re-thread it and use it only as a rolled hem machine. Good video! Stay well.

@yayaglass 3 года назад

I bought the Brother 4 thread you show here. I used it a bit, and its been sitting for a couple of years. I just pulled it out to make clothes and can't find the instruction book. I know its here somewhere! Too stubborn to get another one, but this is a timely vid. I'll keep looking.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

YaYa...I think you can get the instructions/manual in a PDF format from Brother website!? Can't you? Take a look and I think it is free! I hope you can find it!

@the1lostpuzzlepiece 3 года назад

I bet if you went to the brother website they would have an electronic version of the manual you can download if you can't find the paper one!

@yayaglass 3 года назад

@@the1lostpuzzlepiece Thanks, Heather.

@Kay-Kay-3g 3 года назад

I have a serger and it scares me. I’ve used it and BROKE it so it’s something I’m not going to try any longer. Plus I don’t need the finished ends. Thank you for a AWSOME video.

@PrintOfLife 3 года назад

Keep trying. Many would love to be in your place having a serger because you will really have a nice and clean finish with serger.

@peggyflowers6755 3 года назад

I have a Baby Lock Victory. It has automatic air threading and automatic tension. I wouldn't get anything other than a Baby Lock.

@sandracrig378 3 года назад

Agree 1000 percent. I replaced my Bernina 1150 serger with the BabyLock Ovation 4 years ago. Could not be happier. Air threading is genius. I LOVE LOVE my Bernina 440 sewing machine but the Bernina serger was a dread to use for fear of having to rethread it. Once I purchased my Babylock serger, I even questioned replacing my sewing machine but my research deducted that Bernina is the top in sewing machines.

@peggyflowers6755 3 года назад

@@sandracrig378 I had a Brother 3034D, which was a great serger, but every time a thread broke or I had to rethread it, not-so-nice words came out of my mouth. My hubby said I should buy a new serger that would be easier to thread, so I got the Victory.

@canlelola 3 года назад

I picked up a used one from a sewing shop for $100 While I am not using all that often, man its been useful, I just wish it was 5 threat, lol.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Yes, super useful! Glad you got a good deal!

@veroniqueleduc1607 3 года назад

This is an awesome video, and so very well explained! Thanks Alisa!! :)

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

@jacqpot9413 3 года назад

My Brother 1034D, which is pretty inexpensive, has sliding gauge on the left side to lower the knife blade. It is really easy. Yours looks like mine; so I'm puzzled that yours won't release the knife.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Jacq, yeah.. Mine is the DX model, slightly different from yours and it does not do that... I have looked... I can adjust it manually, actually take it out, which is EASY but the other Serge does it with a slide of a button, which is EASIER. LOL :)

@jacqpot9413 3 года назад

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@kgaletin 3 года назад

What advice do you have for someone looking to buy a used serger?

@tonmarinaxxzz 11 месяцев назад

If you can afford to get a Babylock self threading serger do it. I love serging, but I had a serger that (no exaggeration) took me 30 minutes to thread. If you did not thread it in the proper sequence you would have to start all over again. The Babylock saved the day. With the air threader for the loopers it took me no time at all. You also do not have to fool with tensions. Now I love serging again. No this is not sponsored by anyone. Wish it would have been because it is not cheap. If you have patience then any good serger will do. I just lack patience and want to get to work fast without any hassle.

@JodBronson 3 года назад

I like mine, that is all that matters !!!

@india1422 3 года назад

I have a Baby Lock Evolution which I love

@pepperminthomecrafts8269 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Take care

@sandraellefson3674 3 года назад

Hello beautiful, I just found you and already subscribed since I found your video so very helpful. I started sewing on May 2020, (yes, due to the pandemic). I sew a couple bags, zipper pouches, and baby bibs, kind of straight stitches, just basic. All that by watching tons of videos on RU-vid. THANK YOU RU-vidRS! Question: Is there an easier way to sew elastic on cotton like for bed fit sheets with a serger? Thank you, from California USA.

@Sew_Retired 3 года назад

Great video! I look forward to using mine

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Hope you enjoy it, I looooooove my sergers, they really make a difference!

@daniellecrowder8250 Год назад

Just wondering what model the one you prefer is? Thanks! Love this video!!

@ronalddaub9740 2 года назад

My white looks just like it yours, mine is easy to thread

@frankhenderson2443 Год назад

How often do you take your serger in for maintenance ?

@31thred 3 года назад

I have a serger but I’ve only used it for one project after having it for over a year. I should probably sell it if I’m not going to use it. 🤔

@shirazadam7035 3 года назад

Hi Alisa what model iscyr brother serger the one without the colour coded dials please thank u ameena dbn south africa

@Blissfully-Keto 2 месяца назад

Yes, no one indeed has to have a serger. There are other ways to finish a seam. However. personally, I prefer having a serger because my sewing projects are so much more professionally finished with a serger. I use my serger a lot to get my money's worth.

@wendygall1485 2 года назад

As a quilter and crafter, I have wondered if a serger is a good addition. I'm not highly experienced with lots of stitches. And thoughts on this would be appreciated.

@qormi1000 3 года назад

Very well explained. Thank you so much. xxx

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

My pleasure! :)

@mysweet1100 Год назад

Is it possible ,and how do you do a twin needle hem ??

@amandarossouw493 3 года назад

I have 2 too😁👍

@jenniferlonergan5301 2 года назад

What is that serger you recommend a 100 percent?

@mrsdutch1949 3 года назад

Loved the video but there’s another myth. You actually can insert a zipper with a serger. I have done it more than once 😊

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Good to know! Thank you! I bet you can insert an exposed separating zipper, but not the invisible zipper?

@mrsdutch1949 3 года назад

Just an ordinary nylon zipper. There are a few RU-vid videos showing the process. My first was Abi's Den inserting it in a cushion back.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

@@mrsdutch1949 Interesting! :) Thank you for letting me one, got me intrigued!

@leighh5435 3 года назад

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Use your cording foot to install a zipper. Does an awesome job.

@mikajlod25 Год назад

So would it be reasonable to get a a really high end, industrial sewing machine that only does straight stitch and basic Zig-zag and then a Serger for smaller garments and basic t shirts and hoodies? I sew some very tough fabrics for padded fencing jackets and occasionally some cute things for my dog. It's been tough to find a heavy duty machine, that is truly HEAVY Duty.

@ferizathombs2589 2 года назад

My friend bought a surger at one garage sale but she and specially do not know how to thread it so if you can help us out in threading the surger I will appreciate too . Thanks a bunch

@ThoughtfulCreativity 2 года назад

Google the model of your serger and find a tutorial or a manual (most serger/sewing machine manuals are online now) on how to thread it.

@kristi8484 2 года назад

Thank you so much for you video !! I was just wondering... It's been a over a year now since you did this video; do you still favor the Brother Designio DZ1234 ???

@nicibieldi5160 3 года назад

Hello Alisa, I' m interested to know how to gather fabrics with the serger. Could you show this? Thanks and greetings from Belgium

@michellepark778 3 года назад

sewing mastery .com have some good instruction videos for several brands and model

@rafwanders 2 года назад

Hi Alisa, I've been thinking of getting a serger lately, and I'm torn between 1034DX and DZ1234. What is the difference between the 2, other than you mentioned? Does DZ1234 have more functions?

@Lyonmydesigns Год назад

Thank you 😊謝謝妳❤

@ifancydolls6282 3 года назад

Which should I get a serger or a cover stitch? Or are they the same?

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

they are far from being the same, please watch this video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ersfYWlfUNw.html

@Meditations89 3 года назад

Do I need a serger if I have a brother CS7000i?

@MeticulousShopper 3 года назад

I have the slightly older version of this sewing machine (CS6000i), and I don't have a serger (yet). I use the overcast stitch and overcast foot to get a nice edge finish. It really looks the same as the professional serged edges in my RTW garments, but, obviously, it's constructed differently.

@auntmayme8119 3 года назад

Wonderful discussion! Now I have a burning question: Do you have a coverstitch machine? ;-)

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

I have and I have a video about it :)

@alvint4944 3 года назад

Serger is the same as edging machine?

@jenniferakin7203 3 года назад

I have three sergers and a cover stitch

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Wow! :) I have a coverstitch too, a gift as well from my hubby!

@franktkac 3 года назад

I am sorry to bother you with question. I am using neighbors account. My name is Lisa. I would like buy serger too but it seems that you bought one you like best first and other one second but you don't like as best? Maybe you can explain to me about how you want to buy next serger. What you don't like about the first? I am making my clothes and clothes for granddaughter plus I get pay from customer for sewing at home. Things like fix and alter clothing.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

The second serger was a gift - that's why I have it. Just choose what you need, do the research into what functions do you need.

@shar5581 2 года назад

which machines are you reviewing?

@ThoughtfulCreativity 2 года назад

Open the infobox

@scottraber8497 3 года назад

Anyone know if the Simplicity easy lock 804 is any good. I am considering purchasing one.

@smOVERCOMINGITALL 2 года назад

i just bought a sewing machine, brother, and everything i want to make includes someone with a serger and i personally find it to be discouraging. I spent 200 bucks on sale for a machine to only find out that if you "really" want to "sew" you need another 300+ machine. There has to be a way for beginners to not have to spend 1,000 bucks to make quality garments. obviously this is an informational and pro-serger video, which is amazing. but until these things were made for the home no one had these techniques to make really amazing garments. to insinuate everyone who wants to make something needs one, is wrong. it's a luxury. a privilege to have a machine to finish and enclose edges in a way a professional garment is made. Just some input from a new sewer who can't find a quality video that doesn't include a 300+ additional machine. Honestly, it's discouraging for beginners like me.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 2 года назад

Skallia, please do your research on how to finish seams without a serger, here's a video I have done on that topic, 5 ways how to finish seams, in fact I still do garments without using a serger - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OtkmGytbtHU.html You do not have to have a serger to make clothes, I say it in almost every drafting and sewing video I have made. This video is dedicated to myths about sergers, we are not talking about sewing machines here, no one is insinuating that you need one, just explaining what it is for and how I use it and why I like it. To avoid discouragement in anything in life - just look up more information, do research, plenty of resources - library, internet, sewing classes, sewing magazines and even your sewing machine manual.

@MrAbreezy3 2 года назад

@@ThoughtfulCreativity this was a great video 😀

@anam.aria. 3 года назад

I want to buy a sewing machine to make cloth pads lol. That's it 🤣🤣 for now 😬

@HarveyDangerLurker 6 месяцев назад

I'm trying to make a suit and I've come to the conclusion that I need a Serger. I'm messing a Brother Sewing machine and getting okay at it.

@MiddleEastMilli 3 года назад

What about the cost of 4 thread bobbins rather than one. Doesn't that get expensive?

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Hello there! I answered that exact question in my follow up video about serger tips. :)

@carydelano5484 3 года назад

Great video, thanks! I have two Brother sergers, one that I wanted to buy, the other an old one gives to me by a friend, but I don’t know how to thread them. Can you make a video of how to thread yours, please? I went to a dresser maker in the neighborhood and she couldn’t do it, so this is it; I didn’t use them in 4 or more years😔😢! It has to be thread with those big cones always? Please, help me!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

You need to go on Brother website and they have majority of manuals free and in PDF format. Find your make and model and you will see how to thread it. Every serger is threaded differently. If you can't figure out how to find a user manual for your serger on Brother website then google it, or find on youtube (use search tool) to find how to thread your serger. It is super easy and you will be using your serge in no-time! :)

@carydelano5484 3 года назад

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you!

@pudgethefish5180 3 года назад

I want a serger so bad. lol I want to make my own leggings and such

@londonbsing 3 года назад

secretly i was sewing on paper towel because it was the fastest thing to fabric that wasnt my socks that i was wearing

@londonbsing 3 года назад

i just bought it today

@nanscott8732 3 года назад

My brother dx. Serger was bought brand new over an year ago. I have to say this is the worst threading pattern I have ever used I've had many sergers throughout my 65 years of sewing. I even used industrial sergers in a factory. It is sitting in a pile broken and no one in my area to get to for repair. Sorry brother not your best!

@ireneyap8840 3 года назад

Like them but cant see clearly cover too much by heading n words

@lian7217 9 месяцев назад

do u need a serger? my answer is YES. bcoz if u sew u would always feel u r missing something if u cnt hve that clean edge. I feel so bad doing the alterntves.

@miriamgladen9615 3 года назад

Dear Alisa, I love watching your videos so much. Last one has been the sweater in diamond pattern with your own measurements. You are explaining things so logical, conclusive and easy understandable. It's fun listening. Is fun as of your sunny behavior and voice as well. Thanks for your working so hard for us. Love Miriam

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Miriam, THANK YOU for such a lovely comment! :) I appreciate it!

@francis234 3 года назад

I have a brand new Cheap serger sitting on my table for 2 years now. To intimidated to use it. Hopefully I will use it. Lol

@mariasmith9998 3 года назад

Would you be interested in selling it? That is if you don't think your going to use it.

@francis234 3 года назад

@@mariasmith9998 I have rnought about it. My roommate suggested that I try it out, honestly learn to use it before I get rid of it. Then I will decide.

@margaretdonogriche3195 3 года назад

Once you get the hang of it you won't get rid of it. Try it!😍

@isabelaguirre1 3 года назад

Lol! Have been so close to buying one 3 times and always chicken out because it looks so scary.

@trinakeller09 3 года назад

Try it out!! I have never used a sewing machine or anything. I bought a serger back in June and it sat in the box until 2 weeks ago. I was scared to use it and finally said let me get this out and try it. I love it. Super easy to use. Now I'm like damn I could have been doing stuff all this time.

@CJ-cj7rc 3 года назад

I really hate threading the overlocker! But your video is making me want to try it again... my mom also hates using it so she said that I can have hers 😂. We’ve had it for probably more than 20 years!

@dcwatashi 3 года назад

I totally get it. But you can do the tie off method. Then it makes it super easy

@margaretdonogriche3195 3 года назад

I feel like I can't sew anymore without my serger, had 2 for over 20 yrs.love them.

@joancleans2184 3 года назад

I own the same brother serger on the left, (color coded). I don’t know what I would do without it. Essential tool in my sewing room.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Joan, I absolutely love it too!!!

@onuhamuchechukwu3123 2 года назад

Cool, can you drop the name of the serger so I can look it up? Thank you.

@joancleans2184 2 года назад

It is the Brother 1034 D

@cynoble1254 3 года назад

Thank you for the info. I just purchased my serger, and I promised myself it won’t sit in the box as long as my sewing machine did. Lol Love love love your videos. Thanks again.

@mauimedows 3 года назад

I would one buy one just for the speed but I don’t like the finishes with the serger .I like couture finishes much better . Thank you for the explanation and myth busting 😊. Love all your videos . 👏👏👏🧵🧵🧵

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Patricia, hi! Great to hear that you love couture techniques and in your case - I would skip the serger, it cannot provide you what you want for the couture finished and a sewing machine is enough for those. What is your favorite couture seam finishing?

@deanalovessewn6117 3 года назад

Hi Alisa!! Wonderful vlog.. Thanks for such wonderful tips.. I don’t own a serger & haven’t thought about getting one either.. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

@tarotcaba Год назад

The serger changed my life. I wear sportwear most of the time and now I can even sew my own t-shirts. I bought a second hand Brother 1034d and I love it! 🎉

@petikan 3 года назад

Yes, you definitely need a serger in a tailoring setup. My mom has been making dresses and shirts since young and she is now retired in her late 70s. I started picking up the hobby repairing my family's garments using an in-law's sewing machine. After trying out the machine, I decided to get one for myself. After using that I realised I couldn't get the professional look of edging with just the sewing machine. And my mom has an old Yamato industrial serger which I have used before but couldn't do a proper job of using it until I learned some serging techniques on youtube and made some singlets for my dad. But being a 3 decades old machine, it wasn't up to par. So after a few weeks of thinking if I should get a new serger (Since this is more a hobby and wasn't sure how long it will last) I decided to pull the trigger and got a Juki MO-644D serger. Best decision I have made. I think my set up is complete. Will start doing some T shirts and Polo shirts and stuff soon. This hobby is addictive. Lol!

@onuhamuchechukwu3123 2 года назад

Cool, what location are you in? Then, did you finally get the serger?

@andreayucis3131 3 года назад

I bought a serger a year ago . I was very intimidated and anxious, however I read the instructions and also found some good tutorials as to how to thread and sew on it. I LOVE IT!!! Threading is now no problem and I use it in conjunction with my sewing machine. I have used your tutorials to make several patterns and totally used the serger to construct the garment. Thank you for your great instructions and inspirations!!!!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Andrea, thank you for your comment and so happy to hear that you love your sergers and my tutorials :) Makes my heart happy for you!

@31thred 3 года назад

You just made me want to revisit the use of my serger. It is very intimidating to me and I’m not intimidated by much ☹️

@k3of5ks 3 года назад

As always, great content. I would not want to be without my serger. 💗💗

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Kristiiiiiiiii, I was JUST thinking about you the other day!!! So so great to hear from you. Oh ... Yes, I love my serger, 100% agree with you!

@veraanim8655 3 года назад

I am in Ghana where can I get some

@rmthayer1 3 года назад

Thank you, I had bought the DZ-1234 a few years ago and learned to use it. I was so happy when you endorsed that ver others since I had no clue as to what I was buying (or why).

@ZacharyDBrooks 3 года назад

I prefer finishing seams the old fashioned way and don't sew much in the way of knits, but for $15 I could hardly pass up the Singer serger I got at the thrift shop a few weeks ago.

@sheilaholter4489 3 года назад

I bought an old Toyota serger from the 90s at a garage sale for $25. I absolutely love it! I was afraid of it at first, but I am so glad I overcame that and tried it. So much easier than doing a zig zag or overlook on my standard machine (which is also 30 years old). i can't imagine being without it now, and I have no desire to replace either of my machines with newer ones!

@BlueBobbin Год назад

That’s a very solid serger, and it’s nice and quiet. Take care of it

@analuisamom 3 года назад

Lisa now I want a cover stitch, because it seems hard to me to use the doble needle.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Ana, hi! I have the coverstitch too, also a gift form my hubby... it is expensive, oh my, I would never get it for myself, BUT I love it, I really do, I use it a lot and it does make it easier to hem the knits!

@dale3404 3 года назад

I’m planning to buy a cover stitch machine once I retire, when I’ll have more time to sew. I was planning on age 66-1/2, but 65 is looking nicer all the time!

@terio3955 3 года назад

I got mine a couple of years ago ad now I can't live without it! I also use it for basting and hemming jeans

@Cassandra-..- 2 года назад

I recently bought the serger on the left on sale and was too intimidated to use it. A kind quilt guild member did a serger “intervention” for two of us, and now I’m loving it for zipping through pillow cases for a charity! I want to use some of the other stitches, but for now, I’m really impressed with the ease of use. Threading is not intimidating now that I know to loosen the tension and treat the needle threads differently. My only complaint is that the machine is very noisy, and reflects the low price. It’s kind of the Easy Bake Oven version of sergers. But it works smoothly, so mission accomplished.

@jacquelinehorton9983 3 года назад

Hi Alisa, I have found the video for the sergers really interesting but can you explain what the three dials were for at the side. I know one was for the blade. Can you make another video on how to thread a serger, use a serger and what all the bells and whistles are for.

@pamelavance648 2 года назад

Yayyyy for the info Question... I'm guessing you sometimes use a color of thread in serger for video purposes but how do you decide for personal use the color you pick and use Thank you 😊 ahead of time This video is a year old hoping to hear from you EDIT.. LOL ...FOUND YOUR TIP VIDEO AND IT HAD INFO....THANK YOU

@suzannewalker2090 3 года назад

Thanks for this video! It was very helpful in explaining all about sergers. Are you going to tell the story about why you have two sergers? Is it so you can sew with a friend?

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Hey there, Suzanne! He he, I was going to tell the story but then my little one woke up from the nap - and man... you can't record anything with a 2-yr old being awake. But basically - the timing on my first serger got off slightly - my fault, I used it a lot for 5 yrs, we are talking almost every day and when the timing (how all elements work in a serger by looping the threads and being at th right place at the right time) got off I attempted to fix it myself instead bringing it to the repair shop right away. Then husband decided to take a look, and well - you know where it goes. So right before X-mas we had to take it to the shop because we had no hope for it anymore... I was a little upset that I had no serger, but nothing too major, however my husband felt really bad that he contributed to the further breakage of the machine and we even got into an argument because he would not listen to the fact that the sreger has to be threaded a certain way... so he went to Wal-mart and got me another serger, which I was going to return in a few weeks as soon as mine is fixed.... guess what, it took them 6 months.... they forgot about my serger and would not return the calls. So yeah, now I have 2 sergers :)

@lynetterene 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this. I had my Brother 1034D for a few years now. But the serger you have is 1034DX, I'm surprised it doesn't have the lever to disengage the knife, like the older (I think), 1034D. That's a great idea to practice on scrap first....I sometimes forget to do that 🤦🏾‍♀️

@60gregma 3 года назад

When I was shopping for sergers, I was led to believe that the only difference between the 1034D and 1034DX was that the DX had an LED light. This is not the case. I pulled up the manual for the 1034DX and while it looks very similar to the 1034D, there are many differences. Some of the controls have been moved. In the case of the knife, instead of the slider on the left of the machine, there is a lever behind the looper door.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

That's exactly that - you have to open the machine and remove it manually - which is not a big deal.... But if you all of the sudden. Red to lower the knife as you are sewing - yeah... Can't do that...

@lynetterene 3 года назад

@@60gregma oh ok....I guess if I started with the DX, it wouldn't matter so much....I just need to using my serger more anyway 🤦🏾‍♀️

@alisalivingstone2281 3 года назад

Hi, thank you for the video! It was very informative and I just bought my first serger. For some reason the threads won't come together and make the chain. They appear to do that and then just separate from themselves and the fabric. I have rethread MANY times, tried different settings and thread. Taken it to friends who have sergers and no one can figure out what is wrong. The upper and lower loopers are moving in front and in back of the needle (I have tried both A and B positions). Do you have any ideas? I have watched every youtube video and then some on my singer profinish...maybe I should have got a Brother :)

@kendrabolejack1775 3 года назад

I have had this issue when I accidentally thread the machine out of order. For the threads to lock together properly, the placement of the threads has to be right. Recheck your manual to make sure. It’s not always just left to right or vice versa. In my case, I was using my mother’s server that I grew up using, but hadn’t used it in so long I forgot which order to thread it when I had to change colors.

@sarahfierro8637 3 года назад

Sergers are fun.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Yes! :) For sure!

@dale3404 3 года назад

I wouldn’t be without it.

@54321Adela 3 года назад

For a while I thought you were gonna say how overestimated it is but hell nah, it is so underestimated, everytime people sew knits with regular sewing machine I'm like noooooo, why not use a serger, itis so satisfying and makes such perfect seams, love sergers

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

I totally LOVE my sergera, but I did not want to be biased and wanted to show it how it is - why you need it and why you don't. But yes - sewing knits with it - it is a breeze!!!

@cathylarkins9949 3 года назад

I have a new serger and I'm scared to touch it hahaha I'm an experienced seamtress/sewer but I don't know where to. begin and I'm told you MUST oil the machine before you use it, I have a Brother serger just like the one with the colored thread guides...where do I oil the machine? thanks for any help I can't wait to use my new serger but I don't want to break it the first time I fire it up :-)

@grod0051 2 года назад

I've had a server for more than 10 years now and it scares me. It sits in its box in storage to this day. Watching you today makes me want to go find it and dust the spiders off and figure it out. I'll let you know if I get brave!!! 😌

@twiddowson 2 года назад

Great video. I just got a hand-me-down Brother 1034D serger from my sister and am loving it. I was so excited when my first threading lead to a successful seam! I was worried that it would be too complicated and I would struggle with threading it. But no problems! However, now I'm really curious why you have two sergers?

@mattstroker3742 14 часов назад

For years and years and years and years? But you hardly look over 26!

@michellturner541 2 года назад

Just to add to the list of useful things a serger can do. I quilt and I like to wash most of my fabric. The problem that a serger solves is the raveling that fabric does in the washer. I have ordered the brother 1034DX and after watching several videos this one is the most informative. I will be serging the edges of my yardage before washing it and I can see a lot of time and anxiety lifting by doing so. Thank you for your wonderfully informative video.

@teresadejong3011 3 года назад

I use a Juki 4 thread serger that I was gifted by my sister in law after she stopped sewing for her little girls. That means it is about 40 years old, and still going strong.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Wow!!! I have heard some great things about Juki! Never had the opportunity myself. Lucky you! :)

@alisonwilliams5355 3 года назад

Thank you for your video, my husband bought me a Bernina overlocker a year ago and it’s been glaring at me for over a year, daring me to use it. I will definitely have a go now,

@ThoughtfulCreativity 3 года назад

Alison, hi! Thumbs up for your hubby! My hubby was also the one who bought me my sewing machine and overlockers - best gifts ever! Definitely have a go! You will not regret it - it will be your best friend, they are so much fun to use!