Oh, I need to do that on a top I’m finishing off. Just in time. I like the tip about pulling it after the hem is made. I will certainly make a few test strips till I get it perfect. Just like yours. Thank you again for your tips and tricks. They are a life saver!
You would stitch the rolled hem around the hem and as you approach the beginning stitches , slow down and lock the knife when it almost touches the first stitch. Overlap just a couple of stitches and stop. Raise the presser foot and needle and pivot the fabric away from the needle. Lower the foot and stitch off a short chain. Dot the end of the rolled hem with Fray Check and allow to dry. Clip off the chain. Gently pinch and pull the hem to create the lettuce edge. Let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips. Be sure to subscribe to my UA-cam channel (it’s free) and you’ll receive a notice when I post a new one.
I am using a Baby Lock Ovation Serger. Baby Lock is an American company and I believe their sergers are made in Japan. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for watching ! Check out my Pinterest Board “Serge Outside the Seams”for fun Serger inspiration.
Lattic edge on sergers is easier done with filmament. You get a better lettic edge also with better control on all kinds of fabrics even cotton and non stretchy fabrics.
Hi, I just discovered your channel. Thank you for the lettuce edge video! I like applying decorative techniques to my garments (regardless if purchased or hand-made). I would like to see your personal take on decorating a pair of jeans (embellishing/embroidery).
Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips. If you subscribe to my Channel, you'll receive an automatic email notice when a new one is posted. At present, I don't have any embellished jeans, but if you look on Pinterest, you'll find lots of ideas. thanks!
Mary beth Frain Hi Mary Beth, I’m glad you found my Tip Clips too. Thanks for watching and purchasing Serger Essentials. Let me know if you have questions-glad to help!
this is the best tutorial for lettuce hem I have seen! And my best results yet but I keep getting messy lettuce hem and it just keeps rolling up far in some places. ☹️
Hola Gail, Soy Magdalena desde Madrid, me encantan tus vídeos pero este me hacía mucha falta para un proyecto que tengo en mente. Sencillamente genial! Cómo me gustaría poder entender todo lo que dices. Mi ingles es muy básico y pierdo muchos detalles. No has pensado nunca en subtitular en español tus vídeos!, tendrías muchísimas más seguidoras y podríamos beneficiarnos de tu maravillosas explicaciones muchísimas más personas. Qué Dios te bendiga!
Unfortunately, I don't speak Spanish. But if you need more information, just send a Question. I'll put it in Google Translate and try to answer you. Thank you for watching!
Hi Gail. Thank you so much for your video. The finish is excellent. Would you mind helping, I have a brother overlock 1034D. Will i be able to get this finish on this machine or are you using something different? Thank you so much.
Hi, Yes you can do a lettuce edge on the 1034D. Check your manual for a 3-thread rolled hem set-up. Lower the differential feed setting to the lowest. The technique works best on a light-medium weight knit on the crosswise direction (if that's the stretchier direction). Don't pul the fabric while stitching. It may cause the stitches to bounce off the edge. Wait to do the "pinch and pull" method I demonstrate in the video.You may have to experiment with stitch length, etc. on scrap fabric first to get everything looking good. Let me know if you need more help. Thanks!
Hi Linda, on an actual project, use Fray check at the end of stitching, let it dry and then clip the thread tails. Try not to overlap the starting stitches too far to keep it neat looking. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! How do I troubleshoot a lettuce hem? My stitches are loose and protrude off the side of the fabric when following the rolled hemming settings on my machine (Janome xg-43D). The stitches are not clean and tight like in your video. There's no troubleshooting adjustments for rolled hems in my manual. I am not sure which tension to adjust to tighten up the stitches, adjusting the upper and lower looper tensions don't seem to help. Any thoughts or links?
Hi Michelle, would you send me some close up pics of your stitching and your machine settings? Also what size and type of needle are you using? I’ll be happy to help you solve your problem! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
hi there, I saw a video by Chanel where they were showing a multi-layer organza collar that was edge finished with a 1.5 mm picot stitch, they used the term picot but it looked like the tiniest satin stitch that encased the edge. Would you be able to show this, what is the smallest stitch possible and how many thread feeds are required?
The stitch seen on the Chanel collar wasn't done on a serger. A picot edge is a sewing machine technique. I don't know what machine you own or how many stitches it has,, but if you look in your owner's manual, you might find a picot stitch. If you wanted to do a 3-thread rolled hem stitch on a serger, it would be the same set-up as the lettuce edge, but keep the differential feed setting on 1 or N. Check your manual for the correct tension setting for a rolled hem. You can make samples to determine the nicest looking stitch length. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!
Hi Tammy, Here's the link to the perfect Tip Clip for your request: ua-cam.com/video/yombSNwgm08/v-deo.html. And if you want a bit more "insurance," dot the finishing stitches with Fray Check. thanks!
Hi methuselah, you might not get the same coverage on the fabric edge, but try shortening the stitch. However you can definitely do this technique with cotton thread. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hello... Thanks a lot for the tutorial. I haven't tried it yet on my serger but i will soon. May I ask, the type of fabric you are using for this tutorial? (If you mentioned it, I missed it) Lol
BKellysGC Hi-the fabric is an ITY knit (the same type that many tunics, tops and dresses are made from). This technique will work on lots of light to medium weight knit fabrics. It will even work on some bias grainlines of woven fabrics (like chiffons). Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hi Christine, if you’re stitching a rolled hem, I wouldn’t use 8 wt. thread. It’s a bit bulky and heavy. But 12 wt. will work well. I always say that for a rolled hem, the upper looper is the “money” looper because the lower looper thread barely shows. I would use 12 wt just in the upper looper and a matching serger cone thread in the lower looper. If you’re creating a decorative edge on a project where both the upper and lower sides will show (like a placemat, etc.), 8 wt. threads look beautiful in both loopers for a 3-thread wide or narrow stitch. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hola, estoy suscrita desde Chile y tambien necesito traduccion al español. Como lo conseguiste? you tube solo me permite subtitulos en ingles. Muchas gracias!!
Hola Marcela. De momento solo lo he conseguido en inglés pero cuando algo no lo entiendo paro el vídeo y con el móvil usando el traductor de Google opción cámara fotografió la frase y se traduce. A veces párrafos enteros. Espero que te sea útil. Habrá que esperar hasta que Google nos de otra opción. Un saludo. Buen Día.
Hi Marcela, thank you for watching Serger Tip Clips! It's a bit time-consuming, but stop the video where there are captions, and copy them. Put them in Google Translate and it will automatically give you the Spanish. I am trying to find out if there is a way to translate more efficiently and will use it if there is. Thanks again!
Hi Bernice, Yes, you would thread the right overlock needle and lower looper and engage the upper looper converter. Set your stitch length, fabric width and differential feed as you normally do. A 2=thread rolled hem is most suitable for sheer, lightweight fabrics such as chiffon, silk organza, etc. For most fabrics like knits, linen, cotton, etc, a 3-thread rolled hem is a good choice. And for a lettuce edge, I'd recommend a 3-thread rolled hem. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hi Rhandi, Denim is too heavy to do a lettuce edge. The only woven fabric it works nicely on is very lightweight bias cut chiffon or similar. Great question though. It’s fun to experiment with fabrics and learn what will or won’t work and sometimes we get interesting results that totally surprise us. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hi Ruth, April is National Serger Month so there are lots of great sales. And in light of the COVID-19 crisis, dealers are adding extras to those deals. You might want to call your local independent sewing machine center and explore the possibilities.Most will offer free lessons-something purchasing online or at a "big box" store can't do. Let me know if you have more questions. Will be happy to help and thanks for watching!
Hi Jeniffer, The closest you'll get to a rolled hem on a sewing machine is a narrow zigzag "whip stitch." Set you machine to 1.5 stitch width and the right swing of the needle should fall off the edge of your fabric. You'll have to play with stitch length for edge coverage, then pinch and pull. Not sure how close it will look to a serger rolled hem stitch, but it never hurts to experiment. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
You can do this technique with the standard foot that comes on your serger. It’s the lower differential feed and “pinch and pull” method that ruffles the edge. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hi Joseph, Are you trying to create a lettuce edge or do you not want the edge to stretch? If you don't want it to stretch, turn up your differential feed setting. Let me know what you want to do so that I can help you. Thanks!
@@GailPatriceDesign i want to sew 2 pieces of fabric together Im making leggings. i want the fabric to layflat when done i have a brother 1634d i would like to use 1 needle
@@weasele1 You can use a 3-thread overlock stitch, but a 4-thread (with 2 needles) would make a stronger seam on leggings. Use some of your scrap fabric (2 layers) and increase the differential feed setting until the fabric lays flat and smooth.You want to test with 2 layers to give you an accurate assessment of your seam. Test the fabric crosswise as well as lengthwise because your DF setting will probably be different for each direction-higher setting crosswise. Let me know if you need more help. Thanks!
Zugnu Tech I was using a Babylock Ovation serger, but you can do this technique on any 4-thread serger. Just set up for a rolled hem. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hi-To prevent stretching on knits, increase your differential feed setting. Test it on scrap fabric in the direction you will be stitching on your project (lengthwise or crosswise). Usually crosswise has more stretch so a higher DF setting may be needed than in the lengthwise direction. For a gorgeous rolled hem, use a strip of Solvy stabilizer on top of the fabric edge to prevent "serger stubble." Let me know if you have more questions-thanks!
Hello using the zig zag method on setting machine how I make the curls not as small I'm trying to make bell cuff on sleeves for my cosplay and there is only like five curls giving around the hem of the sleeve cuff
Great-if the sewing machine method works well for you and you get a nice ruffled effect, that's another method to keep in mind. Let me know if you have questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@mannyloves2dancesmith242 Hi Manny, if you are using knit fabric, make a sample first. Pinch and pull longer segments and pull more gently to make the ruffles longer and less full. A sample will tell you how much to pull for just the right effect that you want. Let me know if you need more help.
Con subtítulos en inglés que vayan traduciendo todo lo que digas Gail y luego usar nosotros el traductor de Google ( con la cámara de fotos, fotografiando frases) estaría genial. Así podrías llegar a aficionadas a la costura de todo el mundo. Cada una traduciría a su propio idioma! Sería maravilloso! 🙋😊💃👏
I am working on a Baby Lock Ovation serger. A serger is a different machine from a traditional sewing machine. Please let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Catalina Soto I don’t own that brother Serger, but set up for a rolled hem according to your instruction manual. Test settings on scrap fabric and adjust stitch length if necessary . Let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching !
@@GailPatriceDesign Hi thank you for your help! I also need help with knowing what "foot"? you use at 4:13 for it to cut off at the end. I am a new/beginner at sewing and thank you for your help!
@@catalinasoto4725 Hello again, Catalina, The foot itself doesn't cut off anything-it's the serger knife that does. I think the Brother LX 3817 is a sewing machine, not a serger. Sergers and sewing machines are very different from each other. You could do a lettuce edge with your sewing machine. Set the stitch length for 1.0 and the stitch width at 4.0 and zigzag over the edge of the fabric. When the needle swings to the right, it should slightly go over the edge of the fabric to help roll the edge. You won't cut off any of the fabric. Let me know if you have more questions. PS: It takes lots of practice to get perfect results, so don't get discouraged if things aren't perfect the first 10 times! They weren't for me either;-)
This has been the BEST lettuce Edge/Hem tutorial I've seen. Thank you.
Thanks, Haitanna. If you have ideas for future Tip Clips, send them along. I'd love to hear from you!
I'm just finishing a skirt for my daughter and I think this would be a perfect finish for the hem....and so easy!
girlgeekFL you’re right-it’s easy and a very cute way to finish an edge. Thanks for watching!
Oh, I need to do that on a top I’m finishing off. Just in time. I like the tip about pulling it after the hem is made. I will certainly make a few test strips till I get it perfect. Just like yours. Thank you again for your tips and tricks. They are a life saver!
let me know how yours comes out and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Amaaazing tips and tricks. Thanks!!
Thanks for watching, Edith!
You would stitch the rolled hem around the hem and as you approach the beginning stitches , slow down and lock the knife when it almost touches the first stitch. Overlap just a couple of stitches and stop. Raise the presser foot and needle and pivot the fabric away from the needle. Lower the foot and stitch off a short chain. Dot the end of the rolled hem with Fray Check and allow to dry. Clip off the chain. Gently pinch and pull the hem to create the lettuce edge.
Let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips. Be sure to subscribe to my UA-cam channel (it’s free) and you’ll receive a notice when I post a new one.
Thank you for this easy-to-follow video to teach how to do the lettuce leaf edge! I'm running upstairs to try it now!
You’re welcome. Let me know how your hem comes out and thanks for watching!
I am using a Baby Lock Ovation Serger. Baby Lock is an American company and I believe their sergers are made in Japan. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for watching ! Check out my Pinterest Board “Serge Outside the Seams”for fun Serger inspiration.
What thread did you use I noticed it was stretchy
Es maravilloso poder leer los subtítulos de tus vídeos en español! Muchas gracias!,!!!! Desde España.😀🙋
De nada, gracias por mirar!
Lattic edge on sergers is easier done with filmament. You get a better lettic edge also with better control on all kinds of fabrics even cotton and non stretchy fabrics.
Hi, I just discovered your channel. Thank you for the lettuce edge video! I like applying decorative techniques to my garments (regardless if purchased or hand-made). I would like to see your personal take on decorating a pair of jeans (embellishing/embroidery).
Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips. If you subscribe to my Channel, you'll receive an automatic email notice when a new one is posted. At present, I don't have any embellished jeans, but if you look on Pinterest, you'll find lots of ideas. thanks!
So glad I found your channel ...have taken your Craftsy classes ( miss those Craftsy days ) .just got your serger book...
Mary beth Frain Hi Mary Beth, I’m glad you found my Tip Clips too. Thanks for watching and purchasing Serger Essentials. Let me know if you have questions-glad to help!
This answered my issue with messy stitching!! Thank you!
Glad I could help and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
this is the best tutorial for lettuce hem I have seen! And my best results yet but I keep getting messy lettuce hem and it just keeps rolling up far in some places. ☹️
Thank you, Cheyenne. If you send a photo of your problem lettuce edge, I might be able to help you. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
You’re a Godsend.
Glad I could help and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hola Gail, Soy Magdalena desde Madrid, me encantan tus vídeos pero este me hacía mucha falta para un proyecto que tengo en mente. Sencillamente genial! Cómo me gustaría poder entender todo lo que dices. Mi ingles es muy básico y pierdo muchos detalles. No has pensado nunca en subtitular en español tus vídeos!, tendrías muchísimas más seguidoras y podríamos beneficiarnos de tu maravillosas explicaciones muchísimas más personas. Qué Dios te bendiga!
Unfortunately, I don't speak Spanish. But if you need more information, just send a Question. I'll put it in Google Translate and try to answer you. Thank you for watching!
Ok. Muchas gracias . Yo también uso mucho el traductor. Un saludo.
She would like you to have Spanish subtitles.
I put her response in Google Translate. I wish I spoke Spanish!
Thanks for your help.
Wow 😳 thx I struggle with that 🙈
Hi- let me know if you need help with this technique and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
So nice of you I have a old empisal overlocker
Thank you Soo much for replying ❤️😊🙏🏻
Muchas gracias por los subtítulos en español. Por está razón yo ya me suscribí. (◠‿◕)👍
Thank you for watching and subscribing to Serger Tip Clips, Maria! Please spread the word to your Spanish speaking sewing friends!
Hi Gail. Thank you so much for your video. The finish is excellent. Would you mind helping, I have a brother overlock 1034D. Will i be able to get this finish on this machine or are you using something different? Thank you so much.
Hi, Yes you can do a lettuce edge on the 1034D. Check your manual for a 3-thread rolled hem set-up. Lower the differential feed setting to the lowest. The technique works best on a light-medium weight knit on the crosswise direction (if that's the stretchier direction). Don't pul the fabric while stitching. It may cause the stitches to bounce off the edge. Wait to do the "pinch and pull" method I demonstrate in the video.You may have to experiment with stitch length, etc. on scrap fabric first to get everything looking good. Let me know if you need more help. Thanks!
Gail Yellen thank you so much for your response. So kind of you and thanks for sharing.
@@re-style.online3903 You're very welcome!
Is this a domestic overlocking machine? Thanks
I noticed you just cut off the thread on the lettuce edge when finished … is that all I need to do please?
Hi Linda, on an actual project, use Fray check at the end of stitching, let it dry and then clip the thread tails. Try not to overlap the starting stitches too far to keep it neat looking. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! How do I troubleshoot a lettuce hem? My stitches are loose and protrude off the side of the fabric when following the rolled hemming settings on my machine (Janome xg-43D). The stitches are not clean and tight like in your video. There's no troubleshooting adjustments for rolled hems in my manual. I am not sure which tension to adjust to tighten up the stitches, adjusting the upper and lower looper tensions don't seem to help. Any thoughts or links?
Hi Michelle, would you send me some close up pics of your stitching and your machine settings? Also what size and type of needle are you using? I’ll be happy to help you solve your problem! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
hi there, I saw a video by Chanel where they were showing a multi-layer organza collar that was edge finished with a 1.5 mm picot stitch, they used the term picot but it looked like the tiniest satin stitch that encased the edge. Would you be able to show this, what is the smallest stitch possible and how many thread feeds are required?
The stitch seen on the Chanel collar wasn't done on a serger. A picot edge is a sewing machine technique. I don't know what machine you own or how many stitches it has,, but if you look in your owner's manual, you might find a picot stitch. If you wanted to do a 3-thread rolled hem stitch on a serger, it would be the same set-up as the lettuce edge, but keep the differential feed setting on 1 or N. Check your manual for the correct tension setting for a rolled hem. You can make samples to determine the nicest looking stitch length. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!
Hi Gail, can you tell me how to finish this stitch in the round do the stitches doesn’t come unraveled? Thanks for the video it really helped.
Hi Tammy, Here's the link to the perfect Tip Clip for your request: ua-cam.com/video/yombSNwgm08/v-deo.html. And if you want a bit more "insurance," dot the finishing stitches with Fray Check. thanks!
@@GailPatriceDesign thank you for getting back to me to fast and for the help, I really appreciate it. Have a great evening.
@@tammyaltic2254 You're welcome. Let me know if you have more question.
If we can get the same effort while we using cotton spun sewing threads?.
Hi methuselah, you might not get the same coverage on the fabric edge, but try shortening the stitch. However you can definitely do this technique with cotton thread. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@GailPatriceDesign Noted. I will do some trail and get back to you if any improved achievement.
How i# the rolled edge accomplished in “the round”. Thanks!
Hello... Thanks a lot for the tutorial. I haven't tried it yet on my serger but i will soon. May I ask, the type of fabric you are using for this tutorial? (If you mentioned it, I missed it) Lol
BKellysGC Hi-the fabric is an ITY knit (the same type that many tunics, tops and dresses are made from). This technique will work on lots of light to medium weight knit fabrics. It will even work on some bias grainlines of woven fabrics (like chiffons). Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
I have the babylock Acclaim and your video inspired me. Can I put 8 or 12 wt razzle in both loopers?
Hi Christine, if you’re stitching a rolled hem, I wouldn’t use 8 wt. thread. It’s a bit bulky and heavy. But 12 wt. will work well. I always say that for a rolled hem, the upper looper is the “money” looper because the lower looper thread barely shows. I would use 12 wt just in the upper looper and a matching serger cone thread in the lower looper. If you’re creating a decorative edge on a project where both the upper and lower sides will show (like a placemat, etc.), 8 wt. threads look beautiful in both loopers for a 3-thread wide or narrow stitch. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Sorry! Me acabo de dar cuenta de que ya existe esa posibilidad en UA-cam ! Fantástico.!👏👏👏
YAY! Great news!!!!
Hola, estoy suscrita desde Chile y tambien necesito traduccion al español. Como lo conseguiste? you tube solo me permite subtitulos en ingles.
Muchas gracias!!
Hola Marcela. De momento solo lo he conseguido en inglés pero cuando algo no lo entiendo paro el vídeo y con el móvil usando el traductor de Google opción cámara fotografió la frase y se traduce. A veces párrafos enteros. Espero que te sea útil. Habrá que esperar hasta que Google nos de otra opción. Un saludo. Buen Día.
Hi Marcela,
thank you for watching Serger Tip Clips! It's a bit time-consuming, but stop the video where there are captions, and copy them. Put them in Google Translate and it will automatically give you the Spanish. I am trying to find out if there is a way to translate more efficiently and will use it if there is. Thanks again!
Thank You Very Much!! I will do it!
Hi Gail is it possible to do a 2 thread narrow hem in the Ovation, Evolution & Triumph?
Hi Bernice, Yes, you would thread the right overlock needle and lower looper and engage the upper looper converter. Set your stitch length, fabric width and differential feed as you normally do. A 2=thread rolled hem is most suitable for sheer, lightweight fabrics such as chiffon, silk organza, etc. For most fabrics like knits, linen, cotton, etc, a 3-thread rolled hem is a good choice. And for a lettuce edge, I'd recommend a 3-thread rolled hem. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Can this be done with denim somehow?
Hi Rhandi, Denim is too heavy to do a lettuce edge. The only woven fabric it works nicely on is very lightweight bias cut chiffon or similar. Great question though. It’s fun to experiment with fabrics and learn what will or won’t work and sometimes we get interesting results that totally surprise us. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Now I want a serger!
Hi Ruth, April is National Serger Month so there are lots of great sales. And in light of the COVID-19 crisis, dealers are adding extras to those deals. You might want to call your local independent sewing machine center and explore the possibilities.Most will offer free lessons-something purchasing online or at a "big box" store can't do. Let me know if you have more questions. Will be happy to help and thanks for watching!
Can you do this on a domestic sewing machine? I don't have a serger, honestly I probably never will be able to get on..
Hi Jeniffer, The closest you'll get to a rolled hem on a sewing machine is a narrow zigzag "whip stitch." Set you machine to 1.5 stitch width and the right swing of the needle should fall off the edge of your fabric. You'll have to play with stitch length for edge coverage, then pinch and pull. Not sure how close it will look to a serger rolled hem stitch, but it never hurts to experiment. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
What foot are you using?
You can do this technique with the standard foot that comes on your serger. It’s the lower differential feed and “pinch and pull” method that ruffles the edge. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
im just trying to surge 2 layers of lightweight spandex together to have a stretch seam but it keeps coming out wavy
Hi Joseph, Are you trying to create a lettuce edge or do you not want the edge to stretch? If you don't want it to stretch, turn up your differential feed setting. Let me know what you want to do so that I can help you. Thanks!
@@GailPatriceDesign i want to sew 2 pieces of fabric together Im making leggings. i want the fabric to layflat when done i have a brother 1634d i would like to use 1 needle
@@weasele1 You can use a 3-thread overlock stitch, but a 4-thread (with 2 needles) would make a stronger seam on leggings. Use some of your scrap fabric (2 layers) and increase the differential feed setting until the fabric lays flat and smooth.You want to test with 2 layers to give you an accurate assessment of your seam. Test the fabric crosswise as well as lengthwise because your DF setting will probably be different for each direction-higher setting crosswise. Let me know if you need more help. Thanks!
Can this be done by hand
To do such dense stitching by hand would take a long time, but theoretically yes, you could do it. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips !
@@GailPatriceDesign ok thank you
What's Name of machine
Zugnu Tech I was using a Babylock Ovation serger, but you can do this technique on any 4-thread serger. Just set up for a rolled hem. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@GailPatriceDesign thank you,
What looper do you use the woolly thread in please?
Viv Lee you can use it in both loopers, but if you have one spool, put the woolly thread in the upper looper. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
But I don't want a lettuce leaf edge.... How do I stop it?????
Hi-To prevent stretching on knits, increase your differential feed setting. Test it on scrap fabric in the direction you will be stitching on your project (lengthwise or crosswise). Usually crosswise has more stretch so a higher DF setting may be needed than in the lengthwise direction. For a gorgeous rolled hem, use a strip of Solvy stabilizer on top of the fabric edge to prevent "serger stubble." Let me know if you have more questions-thanks!
Hello using the zig zag method on setting machine how I make the curls not as small I'm trying to make bell cuff on sleeves for my cosplay and there is only like five curls giving around the hem of the sleeve cuff
Great-if the sewing machine method works well for you and you get a nice ruffled effect, that's another method to keep in mind. Let me know if you have questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
@@GailPatriceDesign hi how do I make the curls not so small ?
@@mannyloves2dancesmith242 Hi Manny, if you are using knit fabric, make a sample first. Pinch and pull longer segments and pull more gently to make the ruffles longer and less full. A sample will tell you how much to pull for just the right effect that you want. Let me know if you need more help.
@@GailPatriceDesign thank you I will try this
@@mannyloves2dancesmith242 Let me know how it comes out!
Con subtítulos en inglés que vayan traduciendo todo lo que digas Gail y luego usar nosotros el traductor de Google ( con la cámara de fotos, fotografiando frases) estaría genial. Así podrías llegar a aficionadas a la costura de todo el mundo. Cada una traduciría a su propio idioma! Sería maravilloso! 🙋😊💃👏
Sorry! Me acabo de dar cuenta que ya existe esa posibilidad! UA-cam permite una opción de subtítulos autogenerados ! Fantástico!👏👏👏
Hi, what is youre sewing machine?
I am working on a Baby Lock Ovation serger. A serger is a different machine from a traditional sewing machine. Please let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
I dont have anymore question, Thank you for answering my question and for the tips....
can you show the lettuce hem on a Brother LX3817 ?
Catalina Soto I don’t own that brother Serger, but set up for a rolled hem according to your instruction manual. Test settings on scrap fabric and adjust stitch length if necessary . Let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching !
@@GailPatriceDesign Hi thank you for your help! I also need help with knowing what "foot"? you use at 4:13 for it to cut off at the end. I am a new/beginner at sewing and thank you for your help!
@@catalinasoto4725 Hello again, Catalina, The foot itself doesn't cut off anything-it's the serger knife that does. I think the Brother LX 3817 is a sewing machine, not a serger. Sergers and sewing machines are very different from each other. You could do a lettuce edge with your sewing machine. Set the stitch length for 1.0 and the stitch width at 4.0 and zigzag over the edge of the fabric. When the needle swings to the right, it should slightly go over the edge of the fabric to help roll the edge. You won't cut off any of the fabric. Let me know if you have more questions.
PS: It takes lots of practice to get perfect results, so don't get discouraged if things aren't perfect the first 10 times! They weren't for me either;-)
@@GailPatriceDesignYellen thank you very much!