Serger 101 Machine Basics For Sewing With Serger

What you'll learn
All about the ins-and-outs of your serger - what it does, how it does it, and most importantly - how to thread your serger fearlessly.
Which stitches work best for a wide range of fabrics and designs - from delicate silk chiffons to stretchy spandex knits.
How to create professional looking seams, seam finishes, and hems around a variety of shapes, whether corners or curves.
Using serger stitches such as the flatlock and rolled hem to create beautiful construction details in a fraction of the time of traditional sewing.
Requirements
You only need to have a desire to learn how to use your serger
Description
Gain confidence using your serger with sewing instructor Margaret Smith. If you know the basics of serging, you'll now discover how versatile your machine is! Begin with an overview of serger threading and maintenance. Then, learn how to create nine different types of basic stitches and create a serger stitch book you can reference again and again. For those tricky serger slip-ups, Margaret will show you how to troubleshoot common issues like poor tension, skipped stitches, fabric rippling and more. Now that you've refined your serging skills, put them to the test with three fun skill-building projects.
Overcome your serging fears by learning all about your serger - how it works, simple threading techniques, and basic construction skills for successful serged projects.Learn to select the most appropriate overlock stitch for any type of fabric, whether a delicate woven or a stretchy knit.Gain confidence as you learn simple ways to serge curves, corners, and other tricky techniques with ease.Make the most of your serger by applying new construction...

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