Quick and Easy Serged Napkins by Jen at www overtheedge blog
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Cloth napkins are quick and easy to make with your serger. These napkins are fun and colorful and make great gifts. Napkins are a great project for beginners wanting to try something other than finishing seams with the standard 4 thread overlock stitch. The three thread rolled hem or the three thread narrow hem are two common serger finishes for napkins. Watch my video and then visit my tutorial at www.overtheedge.blog.
Is there a way to finish the corners without using Fray Check or the like? Thanks for the video.
You can "turn" corners with the rolled hem stitch using the same method as with the overlock stitch. It just takes a little practice. Check your serger's instruction manual - many times they include instruction on how to turn corners while serging.
I prefer double sided napkins. Is there any reason why I can't/shouldn't do double sided napkins on a serger? I'm assuming place wrong sides together and serger and then coverstitch? (I bought my machine yesterday- so I am very new and inexperienced on a serger.)
I've never made double sided napkins. But if I were to make them on a serger I would place the fabric wrong sides together as you suggested and then use a narrow three thread overlock to serge them together on the edges. A rolled hem stitch doesn't always roll well with more than one layer of fabric. I recommend taking some scrap fabric and testing your stitch settings before you begin your napkins. Be sure to pin your layers together well so they don't shift as you serge. Have fun getting to know your serger!
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Thank you for answering.
Show us how to turn corners please
Turning corners using a serger rolled hem takes some practice. I find it easier just to chain off one side, then start serging again on the next side, and then use seam sealant to finish the corners. If I can figure out how to make a good clear video of this technique, I will definitely share it. Thanks for watching my videos!
@@overtheedge-sergingwithjen thank you for your reply :) appreciate your videos :)