Loved the video and little sample. Would love to see some real world applications for this foot. How does it work with clear elastic....Im thinking gathering effect on a tiered skirt. What about swim suit/ pant application in the round where you really only want to stretch the elastic a bit in the back. Would love more videos on this subject. Again thank you for this one.😊
Sorry for the delay responding to your question about using elastic for a tiered dress. You wouldn't use elastic on the gathers of the tiers. You could use a gathering foot that would gather one tire to the flat tier. Or it you prefer to gather one layer first and do some adjusting on the gathers, just turn up your differential feed to 2. For tighter gathers, increase your R and L needle tensions. Check out my Tip Clip on how needle tension affects gathering. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/Dy-eH14_sfM/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Gail, I have an L890 and love your tutorials!! Thank you for sharing your tips. Quick question, is there a calculation you use to determine the differential adjustment needed to attach the length of elastic to fit the ruffle? Or just use trial and error. Thank you!
Hi Melodi, Glad the videos are helpful. Unfortunately there’s no golden rule for the elasticator foot. It is experimentation. You don’t necessarily have to adjust DF. It can be left on “1” and you’ll still gather just fine. As far as the tension knob ad, that’s also testing for correct setting. (Not a very helpful answer,is it?) Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hi Diane, yes it can be used on swimwear. Definitely test the gathering on scrap fabric to get the desired tension on the elastic. It’s also helpful to cut the same curve on scrap fabric to practice keeping it properly aligned under the presser foot. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hi Ragni, yes, Babylock does have a comparable foot. Either call your dealer or go to Babylock.com and check your serger model’s available accessory feet. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hi Barbara, For that technique, choose the gathering foot. (For the BERNINA L890, that is C18.) This Tip Clip was done on a Babylock serger but the principles of the foot are the same: ua-cam.com/video/xUOZaJ7uf68/v-deo.html. Here's another Tip Clip on gathering that you'll find interesting:ua-cam.com/video/Dy-eH14_sfM/v-deo.html. Be sure to let me know if you have questions and thanks for watching!
I am a new owner of the BERNINA L890. I would like to make toilet seat covers using the techniques you have shared here. I made some using my first very basic serger last year. Do you have any tips and tricks for this kind of project?
Hi Yolanda, If you're serging. "in the round", use the quartering method for even stretch and gathering distribution. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/_Y98fVM57pQ/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching!
Just got the elasticator foot and I have a question about the cover stitch: it looks like you fold the stitching under once but are you stitching into the elastic? I tried that and it is flattening the elastic so I must be doing something wrong. Thanks!!
Hi Catherine, yes I do stitch into the elastic after folding the fabric over it. The elastic “recovers” and shrinks back to its original length after blasting it with steam. Maybe you need to tighten the tension knob more to get tighter gathers. Let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching!
@@jgobelijn hi, the elasticator foot is for overlock mode only. You’ll notice that the needle positions on the foot are just for the left and right overlock needles.When I finished the elastic with a Coverstitch, I used the clear foot. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!
Hi Diane, I don't use the elasticator foot for garment sewing. Your better option for swimwear would be the traditional quartering method. It's predictable and easy. Thanks!
0:03 this video is very useful. What is unclear is how to measure the elastic for a given pattern and my waistline. Can you possibly give an instructional video on just how to do that? The quandary comes with not only determining the measured amount of elastic but the tension on the foot. I realize and understood we need to make many test runs but how do apply it the final garment is my question. Thanks in advance!
Hi, For garment sewing (like a waistband) I use the quartering method to apply elastic. It's faster and as long as you maintain the same amount of manual tension on the elastic, you'll get a great result. Hope that helps you and thanks for watching!
@@GailPatriceDesign I’m talking about using the elasticator foot . I’d leave one side seam open and start with a tail like you demonstrate, but then don’t know how to measure out the rest. Thanks for your reply. I LOVE your videos!
@@bgal6286 I don't use the elasticator foot for garment sewing. The quartering method is stitched "in the round" with side seams closed. If you prefer to use the elasticator foot for a waist band, on scrap fabric, determine how tightly gathered you want the waistband. (First, pull elastic around your waist to the desired snugness. Mark the end point on the elastic with a marking pen. Cut sample fabric the same length as your garment waistline Then cut a generous length of elastic. Mark the same length measurement as the one you measured on your waist, insert it in the foot and stitch. You might have to do this several times for the elastic to meet the fabric edge. Cut off excess elastic and close the side seam.Your sample should be the same as your project fabric as gathering will look very different on different weights/types of fabric. Hope this is clear. (In writing it sounds more complicated than actually doing the technique.) A tip: If you plan to make multiple garments with elastic waistbands, once you get the tension knob on the foot at the right spot, leave it there for the next garment!) Let me know if you have more questions and thanks!
Loved the video and little sample. Would love to see some real world applications for this foot. How does it work with clear elastic....Im thinking gathering effect on a tiered skirt. What about swim suit/ pant application in the round where you really only want to stretch the elastic a bit in the back. Would love more videos on this subject. Again thank you for this one.😊
Loved the video, as always very helpful. I too wonder how this technique would work with clear 1/4” Lastin for gathering tiers on dress?
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Sorry for the delay responding to your question about using elastic for a tiered dress. You wouldn't use elastic on the gathers of the tiers. You could use a gathering foot that would gather one tire to the flat tier. Or it you prefer to gather one layer first and do some adjusting on the gathers, just turn up your differential feed to 2. For tighter gathers, increase your R and L needle tensions. Check out my Tip Clip on how needle tension affects gathering. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/Dy-eH14_sfM/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Even tho this is not my machine, I so appreciate your detailed info and techniques for a successful application!!!!
Hi Londa, The Elastic Foot for the Ovation works on the same principles as the BERNINA foot. Hope all is well with you!
Very pretty!
@@esperansaloughran693 thank you Esperanza!
Your videos are very helpful!
Thanks for watching, Carissa and if you have questions, let me know!
Superrrrr video.
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Thanks for watching Henriette!
Loved watching this Gail, I need to try this out
Thanks for watching Carolyn and let me know if you have questions!
Great foot. I enjoyed the tutorial. Alas, I have a BabyLock.
Hi Betty the principles of the foot are the same no matter which brand or model machine you own. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Gail, I have an L890 and love your tutorials!! Thank you for sharing your tips. Quick question, is there a calculation you use to determine the differential adjustment needed to attach the length of elastic to fit the ruffle? Or just use trial and error. Thank you!
Hi Melodi, Glad the videos are helpful. Unfortunately there’s no golden rule for the elasticator foot. It is experimentation. You don’t necessarily have to adjust DF. It can be left on “1” and you’ll still gather just fine. As far as the tension knob ad, that’s also testing for correct setting. (Not a very helpful answer,is it?) Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Beautiful gathers. I’m wondering if this could be used on a c urge such as the legs on swimwear. Thank you.
Hi Diane, yes it can be used on swimwear. Definitely test the gathering on scrap fabric to get the desired tension on the elastic. It’s also helpful to cut the same curve on scrap fabric to practice keeping it properly aligned under the presser foot. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
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Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Is there a comparable foot by Babylock for the Babylock sergers?
Hi Ragni, yes, Babylock does have a comparable foot. Either call your dealer or go to Babylock.com and check your serger model’s available accessory feet. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Hi Gail, I just ordered the C14 foot. If I want to add other piece of fabric to the top of the gathering, how do I do that? Like a tier skirt.
Hi Barbara, For that technique, choose the gathering foot. (For the BERNINA L890, that is C18.) This Tip Clip was done on a Babylock serger but the principles of the foot are the same: ua-cam.com/video/xUOZaJ7uf68/v-deo.html. Here's another Tip Clip on gathering that you'll find interesting:ua-cam.com/video/Dy-eH14_sfM/v-deo.html. Be sure to let me know if you have questions and thanks for watching!
It's gorgeous, but I'm not sure what the situation for use would be.
Thanks for watching Sharon.
I am a new owner of the BERNINA L890. I would like to make toilet seat covers using the techniques you have shared here. I made some using my first very basic serger last year. Do you have any tips and tricks for this kind of project?
Hi Yolanda, If you're serging. "in the round", use the quartering method for even stretch and gathering distribution. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/_Y98fVM57pQ/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching!
Just got the elasticator foot and I have a question about the cover stitch: it looks like you fold the stitching under once but are you stitching into the elastic? I tried that and it is flattening the elastic so I must be doing something wrong. Thanks!!
Hi Catherine, yes I do stitch into the elastic after folding the fabric over it. The elastic “recovers” and shrinks back to its original length after blasting it with steam. Maybe you need to tighten the tension knob more to get tighter gathers. Let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching!
how do I use the elasticator foot on coverstitch
@@jgobelijn hi, the elasticator foot is for overlock mode only. You’ll notice that the needle positions on the foot are just for the left and right overlock needles.When I finished the elastic with a Coverstitch, I used the clear foot. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!
How wide of elastic can be used with this foot.
Hi Karen, you can insert up to 20mm wide elastic (slightly wider than 3/4-inch). Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!
Sorry. That was supposed to be “curve” like the leg of swimwear. Thx.
Hi Diane, I don't use the elasticator foot for garment sewing. Your better option for swimwear would be the traditional quartering method. It's predictable and easy. Thanks!
0:03 this video is very useful. What is unclear is how to measure the elastic for a given pattern and my waistline. Can you possibly give an instructional video on just how to do that? The quandary comes with not only determining the measured amount of elastic but the tension on the foot. I realize and understood we need to make many test runs but how do apply it the final garment is my question. Thanks in advance!
Hi, For garment sewing (like a waistband) I use the quartering method to apply elastic. It's faster and as long as you maintain the same amount of manual tension on the elastic, you'll get a great result. Hope that helps you and thanks for watching!
@@GailPatriceDesign I’m talking about using the elasticator foot . I’d leave one side seam open and start with a tail like you demonstrate, but then don’t know how to measure out the rest. Thanks for your reply. I LOVE your videos!
@@bgal6286 I don't use the elasticator foot for garment sewing. The quartering method is stitched "in the round" with side seams closed. If you prefer to use the elasticator foot for a waist band, on scrap fabric, determine how tightly gathered you want the waistband. (First, pull elastic around your waist to the desired snugness. Mark the end point on the elastic with a marking pen. Cut sample fabric the same length as your garment waistline Then cut a generous length of elastic. Mark the same length measurement as the one you measured on your waist, insert it in the foot and stitch. You might have to do this several times for the elastic to meet the fabric edge. Cut off excess elastic and close the side seam.Your sample should be the same as your project fabric as gathering will look very different on different weights/types of fabric. Hope this is clear. (In writing it sounds more complicated than actually doing the technique.) A tip: If you plan to make multiple garments with elastic waistbands, once you get the tension knob on the foot at the right spot, leave it there for the next garment!) Let me know if you have more questions and thanks!