The book covers the basics of how to thread the machine, adjust the tension, how to use the different stitches, etc. Gain confidence using your serger with sewing instructor margaret smith. This book clearly outlined the basics of the serger plus advanced techniques. If you want a more detailed, indepth serging book, look no further. Understanding a serger or overlocking sewing machine. For those who have mastered the basics and want a challenge, serger secrets provides instructions for adding more than 50 techniques to the sewers arsenal.
Nov 01, 2011 one of my sewing students wants me to teach him to use a serger, so i got this book hoping it would serve as a guide for us both. Apr 26, 2017 gain confidence using your serger with sewing instructor margaret smith. Although i have owned a serger for several years, i have been afraid to try different techniques on it. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading serger sewing basics. Debbie is an awardwinning seamstress and tailor who wrote sewing content for over 18 years for the spruce crafts. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Even the most basic serger can produce several stitches. Usually an overlock sewing machine will cut the edges of the cloth as they are fed through such machines being called sergers in north america, though some are made without cutters. Read serger sewing basics by carol zentgraf for free with a 30 day free trial. Loaded with tips and hints for sewing success, this book.
One of my sewing students wants me to teach him to use a serger, so i got this book hoping it would serve as a guide for us both. The book explains the importance on tension and little tricks for adjusting the same. In sewing 101 a step by step guide to sewing basics, ive given you much of the basics that you will need to get started in no time at all. The serger may seem intimidating to some, but a basic understanding of the different parts of the machine and what they do to achieve the variety of stitches will go a long way toward making you comfortable with this remarkable and versatile machine. The serger is the most versatile tool a sewist can use, capable of hemming, seaming, decorative finishes and more. An overlock is a kind of stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming, or seaming. This book will help you take your sewing to new dimensions. The book has clear drawings and down to earth explanations on threading your serger, serging anything from cuffs, eleastic, shirring, french seams and lettuce edges.
Discover why professional sewers rely on their sergers for garment construction, decorative techniques, home decorating, quilting, and so much more. Get started pay in full or with three easy payments for lifetime access to course and a facebook group to answer. It is the book to have by your serger as you venture into this whole new realm of sewing. Baby lock serger projects book serger projects, sewing projects, sewing. Sewing sergers use between three and eight cones of thread at the same time and quickly cut, sew, and bind edges in one operation.
A complete guide to serger sewing basics a complete guide to serger sewing basics by tammy young, serged garmen. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Does a lot of things my normal sewing machine cannot. From easy to make leggings to oversized tshirts, custom underwear and bathing suits just about everything comfortable is made using a serger. Gain confidence using your serger with sewing instructor amy alan as she shows you how to create nine different types of basic stitches and create a serger stitch book you can reference again and again. Begin with an overview of serger threading and maintenance.
Though maybe not carrying the heft of the brand recognition that brother and singer have, i include the juki mo644d portable serger because of its ease of use for beginners and its portability. Youll learn how to create nine different types of basic stitches. The serger and overlock master guide was written as both an ebook and print book using optimized reflowable formatting for a perfect presentation on small or large devices. Sewing isnt just about tailoring its all about stretch.
Quilt pattern books join author carol zentgraf as she demystifies owning and using a serger. Zurich international chess tournament, 1953 dover chess. A complete guide to serger sewing basics creative machine arts series young, tammy, bottom, lori on. It spends a very short amount of time on basics, instead starting out with a section called beyond the basics. They were all too confusing and seemed to assume you already knew some things about sergers. Serger sewing basics kindle edition by zentgraf, carol. I learned a great deal and my student was pleased to get the book once id finished reading it. The secret to highfashion, trendsetting looks is revealed in this new book for the skilled sewer. The main thing that sets sergers apart from sewing machines are the loopers. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A sewing serger that uses four thread cones and is colorcoded for rethreading is the common choice for home sewing. The best sergers for beginners that are super easy to use. Heres a look at the whole family of stitches so you can choose the best serger stitch for your sewing project.
In this series, we go everything you need to know about overlock machines. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Sewing with sergers the complete handbook for overlock sewing third edition by gail brown and pati palmer sewing with sergers has guided hundreds of thousands of serger owners. Let me teach you the basics of using a serger overlocker with my free online article and video tutorial, only at. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Overcome your serging fears by learning all about your serger how it works, simple threading techniques, and basic construction skills for successful serged projects. Loaded with tips and hints for sewing success, this book demystifies the anatomy, setup, and use of a serger. Serger sewing basics by carol zentgraf nook book ebook. Learn how to use a serger and find free serger sewing projects all on one handy page. Loaded with tips and hints for sewing success, this book demystifies. Jun 22, 2017 join kathy as she shows you how to adjust stitch length for a different look, gather fabric using a serger, and an explanation of cutting width to avoid loopies and fabric buckling in this. Sewing join author carol zentgraf as she demystifies owning and using a serger.
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Creative serging will help you move beyond the basics by showing you how to make the most of all the great features, stitches and techniques you can accomplish. Gain confidence using your serger with sewing instructor amy alan. Great book for both the novice and the experienced serger. If you know the basics of serging, youll now discover how versatile your machine is. Nov 19, 2018 for novice sewers, understanding how to use sewing patterns can be a daunting business, but thankfully help is at hand with how to use, adapt, and design sewing patterns. This book was one of the first guides to the new serger sewing back in the mid 1980s. Serger secrets has 5 different authors, who all contribute projects and tips. Sergeroverlocker basics everything you need to know use your serger like a pro. Some i may never use, but there are a few i have already used several times. Serger sewing basics by carol zentgraf book read online scribd. Whether a neophyte to sewing or someone with years of experience, crafters can learn multiple stitches and decorative techniques from this comprehensive guide. Like anything, you just need to take things oneatatime, and build upon the simple successes before you attempt to get too far ahead of yourself. Mar 04, 2016 welcome to our beginners guide to serging.
Learn basic handsewing stitches, how to thread a machine, and the basics for. Baby lock serger projects book serger projects, serger tutorial. Author gail yellen is here to demystify the serger and help you get the most out of your machine. The complete guide to serging and decorative stitching. Serger sewing basics carol zentgraf download free ebook. Dream sewing spaces sewing studios book sewing, sewing.