Serger Saturday for Quilters #1-The Quarter Inch: Overlock & Cover Stitch

We quilters always start with a quarter inch! Sara explores two options for creating the perfect quarter-inch seam: the overlock stitch and the cover stitch. These are the basic stitches found on most sergers, and are ideal for creating perfect, secure quarter inch seams.

[@joycegrossheim5364]

I'm finding ur explanation style extremely clear and helpful.

[@pamclose2638]

Great series. Just what I needed!

[@penelopeisles106]

Just found you tonight. I’m hoping to buy a new serger as my one is now very old. Love your work.❤️

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@shirleyales1537]

The pressing pen is from Clover, it’s called Clover fabric folding pen. They have it on Amazon. Walmart also sells it.

[@colleendee5781]

Thanks for the video demonstration! I will have to give this a try. I have an older Babylock Serger...., the Imagine. I am not sure how this one will work. I will have to take some time and "refresh" myself and get my manual out.

[@SarahWilliams-oo6zg]

This was great! I'm thinking if you make pieced coasters the extra thread from serging would be helpful for its durability. Also, when one machine is being serviced, I can use my serger instead. Thanks. Looking forward to the next one.

[@leahg4596]

Just finished a three day server workshop. It is not as complicated as it looks once you learn what dials do what, how to thread it and where the needles go for the stitch you want. By day three I felt a lot less intimidated by the serger.

[@ratchelmcmahon9175]

Hmm thanks for this. Time to dust off my serger 😁

[@lauramendoza801]

Great video. Are you using a specific pattern or is your focus more on technique?

[@pamclose2638]

Does the chain stitch add to the seam significantly (takes up more room)? Meaning one might need to do a scant quarter inch or know the blocks/quilt might be a smidge smaller? Or is the thickness inconsequential?

[@BaileyandNana]

I would like to know where you purchased the pressing pen! Would you add to this video?

[@evabarkalow3480]

I noticed when you changed you serger stitch to a chain stitch you didn't move the needle over to a cover stitch position.. I didn't know you could do that. I'm going to try that on my evolve serger.

[@nancycogar3864]

What is that that you’re using for quarters inch pressing? I’ve never seen that before.

[@maxieone7358]

The pressing pen. Is it like a glue pen? I’ve never seen one. Where can I purchase

[@sarac9781]

Newbie here, what is a chain needle, left overlock needle perhaps?

[@donnarichey144]

I have a serger not an expensive one, I haven't tried it yet, Is there away to have the cutter blade not cut.Can you use reg sewingmachine needles?

[@schisandra]

Donna Richey ... Check your manual

[@BlueEyesBrittany]

It is a very good channel but you want to make sure it returns to the good business practices they use to have;

[@lynsellers2352]

Why would you use a pressing “ pen”. Instead of just pressing with an iron.

[@mamakaka73]

This looks complicated...