Beginner's Guide to Serging (Ep 1): Understanding Your Serger
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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Welcome to our Beginner's Guide to Serging! In this series, we go everything you need to know about Overlock machines. We'll teach you about the parts, the tools, and the stitches, as well as how to thread your machine quickly and efficiently. Join us in learning all there is to know about these wonderful machines.
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My "big sis" has had our mom's Singer QuantumLock 4 since she passed 5 years ago. Sis has never used it, and I have learned how to sew during the pandemic. Turns out, shockingly, that I seem to have some aptitude for it (thanks, Mama 🙏🏼) plus I love it so Sis is giving me the serger. I can't wait, but it's intimidating. Thank God for UA-cam tutorials!
I am an intermediate beginner sewist, but in the weeds when it comes to the serger.
Thank you for demystifying this little machine's basics in an easy-to-understand way.
What I love about this series is no matter what kind of serger you have, her explanations will make sense. Any small differences or features would be covered in the manual, but you can't beat the soup-to-nuts coverage of what these machines do :)
I just picked up this exact machine at a garage sale for $25 Canadian! I’m so excited to get started!
This is my first time viewing serger videos, and I have now added your video to my serger folder of favorites! Thank you so much! I can't seem to learn enough from the videos that I have seen so far!
Thank you so much for this video! it's simple, concise and I love that you don't babble for 15 minutes! An absolute perfect video and I look forward to your other videos
Beautiful
Wow! Just saw this video ! Thank you for making things clear . You are a great teacher. You have a great speaking voice, a good tone of voice. I just bought a server and you will make it so easy to learn. I will now search for other videos from you.
Nice watching this channel, gives me an idea of how to maintain and service my wife sewing machine, she loves sewing..
Thank you for this series. I will be getting my grandmother's ProFinish in a couple weeks. (She is 93 and an amazing seamstress, but it's getting hard for her to sew now.) This series will help me a lot, especially since it's the same machine.
Thank you very much. I have owned a serger since the early 2K and I still don't know how to get the most out of it. I already suscriben to your channel and I'm already scheduling time to watch the rest of your videos. Thank you again.
Got my first serger recently, it's great, but I really want to learn more, so this series looks ideal for me.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYY!!!!!!!!!! Sara, thanks sooooooooooooooo much! My goodness this series on serging is a big blessing to me! Thanks beautiful lady! You have made my day!
Many Many Blessings,
E.
Thank you!! you are a super good trainer. I have been sewing since i was 9 and used my Mom's serger but it's never been explained so simply and clearly!! THANK you!
so glad i found you and these videos!!! So easy to understand, so much learning here!!!
Welcome to our channel! We're glad to have you!
Your instructions and guide to sergers is just wonderful - thank you SO much! It's very helpful the way you break the episodes up into comprehensible segments and the way you have fabric examples of what is and isn't working. Day 1 using my serger and I already feel so much more confident thanks to your clear tutorials. Whoo hoo! Kate
i havent touched my serger in years, nice overview. thank you!
You're welcome!
My serger is 2020 model, bit I think thr basics will help.
Glad I found you.
Bless you for this enlightenment...very much needed as I have been intimidated by the mystery of sergers and all the complications of threading. Perhaps after watching the rest of the series I may have the guts to get one.
I did thread my Necchi first time since I bought it about a week ago after fearing and buying a now unused vintage serger sat in a closet for years. I dug in and threaded the serger tonight. I enjoyed it was not too hard.
Inherited my grandmother’s 1987 Singer Ultralock and I have no idea how to use this thing! I finally pulled out my inherited sewing machine last March and learned to sew (face masks first, then things got fun). Learning to sew on the machine ended up being easier than I thought it would be, but dang, this old serger intimidates me!
I bought your machine today. So this tutorials are great. I am making cloth pads. So I now need to find a pattern that compatible. Cloth pads and such are gaining popularity and are a growing business. Maybe you can make a serger pattern video! Many would love it.
I figured this model was a good once since you were using it. Got it on sale as well. I will start learning it tomorrow.
THANK GOODNESS! I have been looking for serging classes in my area w/no success. Since I sewed my entire Fall/Winter wardrobe in knits I thought I'd learn to serge them all since it looks like I'm addicted to these wonderful knits and continue through Spring and Summer as well. The items that I purchase off-the-rack are done entireley w/sergers but I have no clue how to use one so I am VERY grateful for you sharing and for YT coz I would never have been able to make my creative dreams come true! TFS! (HUUGS) and much continued success to you. ^ _ ^
Clear and simple. Just what I needed to start.. I bought a Singer pro..recently.
Just got a singer overlocker
Great tips
Thank you so much, helped a lot, I got my serger without the manual and was so frustrating 😄 thank you again 💗🙏
Glad to find this amazing video just exactly what I need. Thank you for sharing😀😍👍👍👍
I have an older Singer 3 thread serger and these classes, although using a newer model will be a YUGE help to me😅! Thanks for all the time you take to make these videos. DD
Bless you for getting straight to the point!
Thank you! This is the BEST serger tutorial I have seen...clear and informative plus detailed enough that I can understand. (Think of the loopers as bobbins...that in itself is a great tip.) I bought the Singer 5 Pro almost two years ago and it is still in the box :-(
Carlyn Holmes I took mine out of the box but did not realize that there are unseen parts of the machine that need threading
Oh boy! Do I need this series! Can't wait for the next installment! Thanks!
I'm wanting to purchase a serger machine and appreciate your video.
Thank you for making these serging episodes! So helpful :D
Very thorough!
More Sarah videos, it's been 2yrs? Her tutorials are very clear.
Ohhh thank you so much for this series! I bought a serger (Gritzner 788) and was so frustrated about how I couldn't find any good tutorials in my mothertongue German, even the booklets were absolutely not helpful. I got so upset that my seems were so curvy and desastrous 😂
I just learned how to thread it, ready for my first project!!
Really love this, I bought this serger and thought of your channel, remembered you always make good tutorials
Perfect timing, my roommate and I just bought a serger a few weeks back!
Thank you for video. Very helpful & detailed
excellent series, just getting back into sewing and had to start allllll over with my serger!!
great help TY
Welcome back to sewing! Thank you so much for watching!
Very helpful thank you.
So helpful and clear!
I’ve had my Singer for many years and never used it. Thank you for the quick intro! Any difference in the location on my model, I could easily find on mine!
PLEASE add the next episode! Desperately need it! I can't wait! Haha! Your so great at explaining!!
Oh my, thank you for this series.
Thanks so much! I appreciate the tutorials!
it's nice to see you thanks for the tutorial! !!!
you guys are a big help thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how i can sew with the serger like a regular machine? you know without the decorative stitches. This machine is deiving me crazy. Right now i am using the regular and the serger because i dint lnow how to use the single neddle
Thank you for giving me some confidence! Wanting to learn to do a rolling hem if you can understand what I mean!
Thank you!! This is so needed. Now a days not many of us have moms or grandmothers who can teach us. This helps so much. I make cloth pads and will branch out to diapers as we may have an additional little one coming into our family. This helps us so much!! What model number is yours?
Thank you !
Thank you for this. I’m still petrified of mine, and need to get used to it.
Do you ever watch these videos and wonder who is pushing thumbs down and why?
Thanks a lot❣️
Very helpful!
Thanks. Is this model good for heavy fabrics such as making your own jeans?
I got a serger for Christmas, and have not touched it till now...I have read, and read, and read about learning to use a serger, but my serger will not make stitches at all! The machine runs fine....but no tail...or stitching on the fabric....what am I doing wrong?
I can understand your frustration. This happened to me the first time I got my overlocker (I am English) out after having it in the cupboard for years, afraid to use it!!
Any way, just a few thoughts. Are the threads settled in the tension discs properly? I know you will have checked the next one countless times but have you threaded it all correctly? Did you lower the presser foot before trying to make a chain? Are the needles pushed right up into their slots? Remember one needle will be higher than the other. As a beginner overlocker I won't have all the answers but these are things I had problems with before I finally got a chain and stitching on my fabric. Lucky you getting this for Christmas. Someone must love you very much. What overlocker/serger have you got?
I don't know what else to suggest except, perhaps, check to see if any of the threads are caught somewhere, especially the needle threads, after all, if they can't work then the loopers won't either.
I hope I am not bombarding you with things you already know!!
Loved it
thank you
I have a Jenome, will these videos help me learn more about my machine?
Hi! What is the model of your Janome?
Sewing Parts Online 3434d
wish you would have mentioned where all the dials should be placed for normal serging
Very helpful.
Great video!! I have a big question.. is the there a way to do a classic straight stitch with a serger?? Thanks!
You can't produce a straight stitch on a serger in the same way that you do on a sewing machine; however, you can get similar results by using a chainstitch. *Please note, not all sergers have the capability of doing a chainstitch.* Also, the top will look similar to sewing machine results, but the underside does look a little different. It ends up being a thicker seam than what you would get with your sewing machine. I hope that this helps.
Hi. Can I ask please which ProFinish machine you are using in these videos? Thank you. 👌👍💕
Good video!
Thankful bc I got one as is and wo outfittings gear or instructional
Soooo helpful im a total noob with this and there was no manuel. Its missing the bade i think... I bought it used to trying to make masks to donate i got it to sew the edges once and no clue what happend the next
I have an old serger brother834dp that uses a tex1,or tbx1kn a golden needle ,dbx1 or1738,or231 are these needles still available and do you still have them.this serger is about 24 years old.i like to keep it as a back up .please reply.
Subscribed!
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!
i need it too great video
Should I sew a zig zag stitch after I have serge on stretch swim fabric?
OMG THANK YOU.
I'd be glad to buy one of these if it made coffee.
Hi there, May I ask about "stitch width' 3.5/4.5 how do you know you put right location just follow the tinny line in the corvery?
What is the model number on your serger? Are you happy with it? Thank you.
This video is 4 years old snd she said she'd had it 4-5 years before she made it. It may no longer br available.
Maybe a newer entry level machine would bd better to invest in.
How do you remove the cover for the tool compartment? You did not mention this.
Hi Sarah ... sorry to bother you but i have the same serger and on one of your videos you say to have the stitch finger back for normal serging but in my manual it says to have it pushed forward to S ... im confused can you help me please
By "back to normal", I mean reengaged. You want to switch the stitch finger back to S. I should have been clearer - my apologies!
Hi, I just started to watch your videos and they are great. I am using a brother- serger- to see spandex/Lycra materials and I am having a lot of trouble with all the settings. I was wondering if you can help me some how. Thank you.
It's my pleasure to help! What aspect are you having trouble with currently? Is your machine forming a stitch?
Fist, thank you so much for answering me. I really appreciate. I have a brother 1034D. I have been trying over and over all type of stitches and tension but when I sew the lycra+linning+elastic the stitch length and width appeared too small/tight.
I think I need a long class on how to use a serger to make swimsuit.
Thank you again.
Hmmm....would you mind sending me an email with a picture of the stitches? Sarah AT sewingpartsonline DOT com
Whoa, Slow down any who.
How do I view part II
can you show me how to sew the edge like the shirt in the store with the two thread and one the other side with the serger please and thank you
Hi! That type of seam is called a cover stitch and is done with a cover stitch machine. However, you can mimic it by finishing the edge with a 3 thread overlock, turning the hem under, and stitching with 2 parallel straight stitches 1/8 to 1/4 inch inch apart. . If you're fabric will be stretched, use a stretch instead of a straight stitch
Mine doesn't look like this at all I'm so lost! Lol I've tried other vids too
Yay!!
I can't turn my singer serger on because don't have cord or starter foot to plug in. Can you help fine one. I have a singer serger pro finish.
Here's a website with the prices, if you haven't found one yet. www.sewingpartsonline.com/search.html?keywords=power+cords+and+peddle
How do I open the cloth plate to get the accessories out?? Please help.
Hi! What is the make and model of your serger?
It's a Singer ProFinish. :)
Removing the cloth plate on this machine is very tricky. There is a little plastic tab on the very bottom that you push into remove the cloth plate. In reality, you have to manhandle it until it comes off. I'm sorry - I wish I had a better technique!
Thank you! It worked! I was trying this tab thing in the back but it seemed like I was missing something. My cover is off and I can finally get to work. Thanks for the quick reply.
My pleasure!
whats the best tention number across
I like to start at a 3 across the board for a regular overlock stitch.
Good explanation, but please slow down! It's hard to comprehend such quick speech. Thanks!
Sorry for that
Sorry - I've now watched your whole series, and you're the ONLY reason I was able to thread all 4 of my serger threads! I'm brand new to serging, if I hadn't found you I would have given up with the manual alone. So THANK YOU.
if one has i side cutter why buy a serge
I hate my serger. I honestly dont feel like i can control it no matter what i try. I've watched a million videos and i get it in principle but i just dont seem to be able to control it to just sew straight. Using the seam guides are useless as you can't really line up the edge accurately as the machine is so fast even when you are going slow. I feel so much more control over using a sewing machine but the serger is just crazy and i want to be good at it 😢
I'm still intimidated by mine :s
Good video, but I had to turn the speed down to 75% as you talk far too quickly.
Thanks for the feedback.
I can't hear you. You talk too fast.
aides2hear If you can't hear her how do you know she talks too fast?
aides2hear louder please
there is a CC button you can click to turn on closed captioning
aides2hear check settings, you may be able to reduce the rate of speech there.
you are beautiful but you talk way to fast for somesone with no clue about sergers. Also need to know how each part works.
You talk way to fast’
I can’t process what you talk about fast enough to follow along.
I got a few friends to watch with me and by their comments they to agreed that you have great information but we have to watch your videos several times to keep up and understand what you’re talking about. So in a nutshell, we like your videos because-the information is excellent but we don’t wanna watch the video five times to understand everything you’re talking about you talk way too fast. Please consider slowing down.
This is an older video and Sarah is no longer with us. I will definitely keep your feedback in mind while making future videos. :) Thank you all for watching!
the volume of your video voice was pathetically low. So I turned my volume up on my laptop until I could just make it out.......THEN! your video started to list things and made a popping sound that was normal volume but with my volume control all the way up on my laptop I nearly blew out my eardrums.
Please invest in a mixer and a better microphone system for the rest of your videos.
Talk slower pls!!,!!
AUDIO IS TERRIBLE
Thank you❣️