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Your Serger's Hidden Superpower: The Differential Feed
The differential feed may be the least-understood, but most important feature of your serger or overlocker machine.
In this video, we'll look at what the differential feed is, and how it works. You'll learn how the feed affects the way your serger handles fabric, as well as how to adjust it.
Lastly, you'll see how to use the differential feed to improve your sewing projects.
🔖 CHAPTERS
00:41 The Problem
01:13 What is the Differential Feed?
02:33 How the Differential Feed Affects Serging
03:04 How to use the Differential Feed
🛠️ TOOLS AND SUPPLIES used in this video
▶ Maxi-Lock Serger Thread: amzn.to/3Tk5sQc
▶ Stiletto ("That Purple Thang"): amzn.to/3OYbe7G
▶ Juki MO-655 Serger: amzn.to/3TZBSyq
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In this video, you'll learn special tips, secrets and advice to get your knit projects started on the right foot! You'll learn how to handle knits properly during layout and cutting, as well as the ideal tools and techniques for the job - and scissors aren't one of them! (But we'll nevertheless show you how to use scissors to cut patterns on knits in the most effective way). You'll also how to ...
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How to Avoid Annoying Wavy Seams in Knit Fabrics3:13How to Avoid Annoying Wavy Seams in Knit Fabrics
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How to make a sewing pattern longer or shorter, to improve the fit of sleeves, pant legs, skirts, and so much more. We'll show you how to make the pattern fit you, while retaining the original lines of the pattern as much as possible. Lengthening or shortening a pattern piece is a great first step into altering your sewing patterns for a better fit! CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Tools and ...
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Why trace a sewing pattern? Maybe it's to make it again in different sizes. Or perhaps you want to alter the pattern and keep a copy as backup. We'll show you two different ways to trace a sewing pattern that both give accurate results. You'll also learn the proper way to use a pattern design ruler to draw curves, the way professionals do. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:09 Tools and Supplies -...
PDF Sewing Patterns: Best way to print and assemble5:19PDF Sewing Patterns: Best way to print and assemble
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Learn how to print, cut and assemble PDF sewing patterns you purchase online, to get the most accurate results with the least amount of hassle. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:27 PDF Download Options 00:56 Printing the Test Page 01:30 Print Settings - Windows 01:56 Print Settings - Mac 02:33 Checking the Test Page 03:02 Assembling the Pages 04:39 Cutting the Assembled Pages 🛠️ TOOLS AND SUPPLIE...
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How to thread the Brother 2340CV Coverstitch machine, and how to properly release fabric after stitching, to avoid thread jams that could damage your project. You'll also learn the proper way to tie off seams made with a coverstitch machine, so that your finished project will not unravel. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Threading 04:56 Fabric Removal 06:09 Finishing the Stitch 🛠️ TOOLS AND S...
Threading the Brother 1034D Serger / Overlocker4:54Threading the Brother 1034D Serger / Overlocker
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Learn how to thread the Brother 1034D serger / overlocker machine for a four-thread overlock stitch, the most common stitch used for serging and overlocking. CHAPTERS 00:13 First Steps 00:30 Upper Looper 01:40 Lower Looper 03:02 Right Needle 03:53 Left Needle 04:33 Ending Steps 🛠️ TOOLS AND SUPPLIES used in this video As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no extra c...
Threading the Juki MO-655D Serger/Overlocker7:42Threading the Juki MO-655D Serger/Overlocker
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Learn how to thread the Juki MO-655D serger/overlocker machine, for a four-thread overlock stitch - the most common type of stitch used in serging and overlocking. The same procedure should work for similar Juki sergers, such as the MO-644D and MO-654DE machines. 🔖CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Preliminary Steps 00:30 Thread Cone Placement 00:49 Threading the Upper Looper 02:40 Threading the...
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