Everyone, two small corrections: at 00:56, I should have said "created by the UPPER (blue) looper thread", and at 03:15, I should have said "the LOWER (pink) looper thread almost disappears into the stitch". Nerdy details: on the three-thread flatlock stitch, the upper looper makes the loopy effect, and for the two-thread flatlock it is the lower looper that creates the loops. Sorry everyone for the confusion!
I have a Juki serger. I use the flat lock stitch occasionally to provide an accent on pillow cases between the cuff and body. I’ve had success with using two threads in one needle. It makes the “ladders” nice and thick when the stitch length is fairly short. I’ve used identical colors, similar colors, and even different colors to give a variegated effect. I typically use a wide flat lock for such an application.
There's very little you can do on a serger that you can't do with a conventional machine, but in this case the flatlock will give you a cleaner and more professional-looking result.
Thank you for the great demonstration of this stitch. I have the Necchi L234A it maybe is one of the cheapest machines available but it does brilliant 2 and 3 flatlock stitches as well as really nice rolled hems.
Thank you! I'm not familiar with the Necchi serger/overlock machines. However, I tried to include a variety of sergers in the video, to show that the basics of the flatlock stitch are pretty much the same regardless what model you own. Thanks for the recommendation for others!
The Brother is the machine I started on, and it's a good buy for a starter serger with all the essential features. That said, the more alternatives for a good entry-level serger, the better.
Muchas gracias por estos vídeos tan interesantes, la demostración práctica con ésa variedad de máquinas es muy útil, también como has descosido la costura, yo descoso la línea de la aguja y salen las ancoras solas, pero tú forma me ha gustado, una vez mas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos.🙋🏻♀️🇪🇦
Good question! I touched on this briefly in the video, but to explain a little further: - A flatlock stitch has no exposed seam allowances, so it's useful for any close-fitting garment where the bulk of seam allowances would be a distraction. There's already one example in the video (a pair of cycling shorts), even if it was made on an industrial flatlock machine and not my serger. Sportswear or intimate wear are good choices for the stitch. I am considering doing a tutorial for men's boxer briefs, one example of the kind of apparel the stitch is useful for. - The stitch is decorative, so on any seam you could use it as decoration. For instance, you can make the "looped seams on the outside" look that's popular on a lot of sportswear. Anywhere you color block, you could use the loops or ladders as borders between the blocks, as part of the design. - And unlike other serger stitches, you can flatlock on a fold so it doesn't have to be on a seam. You can create a decorative effect anywhere in your project. - There are additional sewing techniques that are based on the flatlock stitch, such as hemming. I'll be publishing videos on some of these techniques soon.
Everyone, two small corrections: at 00:56, I should have said "created by the UPPER (blue) looper thread", and at 03:15, I should have said "the LOWER (pink) looper thread almost disappears into the stitch". Nerdy details: on the three-thread flatlock stitch, the upper looper makes the loopy effect, and for the two-thread flatlock it is the lower looper that creates the loops. Sorry everyone for the confusion!
I have a Juki serger. I use the flat lock stitch occasionally to provide an accent on pillow cases between the cuff and body. I’ve had success with using two threads in one needle. It makes the “ladders” nice and thick when the stitch length is fairly short. I’ve used identical colors, similar colors, and even different colors to give a variegated effect.
I typically use a wide flat lock for such an application.
I learned to do that with a regular zigzag stitch, forty years ago.
There's very little you can do on a serger that you can't do with a conventional machine, but in this case the flatlock will give you a cleaner and more professional-looking result.
You have a gift in presenting information so that it is understandable and clear. Just saying. ❤👏. Thank you.
Thank you so much 🙏🏼
Thank you for the great demonstration of this stitch. I have the Necchi L234A it maybe is one of the cheapest machines available but it does brilliant 2 and 3 flatlock stitches as well as really nice rolled hems.
Thank you! I'm not familiar with the Necchi serger/overlock machines. However, I tried to include a variety of sergers in the video, to show that the basics of the flatlock stitch are pretty much the same regardless what model you own. Thanks for the recommendation for others!
It’s a fantastic serger costing £139 UK (172usd) 4 years ago. I did have a brother but this one beats it hands down for ease of threading.
The Brother is the machine I started on, and it's a good buy for a starter serger with all the essential features. That said, the more alternatives for a good entry-level serger, the better.
Muchas gracias por estos vídeos tan interesantes, la demostración práctica con ésa variedad de máquinas es muy útil, también como has descosido la costura, yo descoso la línea de la aguja y salen las ancoras solas, pero tú forma me ha gustado, una vez mas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos.🙋🏻♀️🇪🇦
Thank you! Yes, to undo the stitch I cut the looper thread in the video, but you can also cut the needle thread instead.
I’ve known about it since I got my first serger over 30 years ago. Why don’t you title this “The Serger Stitch Everyone Should Be Reminded Of.”
Anything that helps serger owners better understand their creative options is a good thing!
Thanks for reminding us about this great stitch! I really need to start using this more often! ❤
Making the video gave me some inspiration for using it in my personal projects!
@@LineOfSelvage I’m going through my knit large scraps right now and considering some colour blocking! ❤️❤️❤️
Nice stitch but where would you really use it on a garment?
Good question! I touched on this briefly in the video, but to explain a little further:
- A flatlock stitch has no exposed seam allowances, so it's useful for any close-fitting garment where the bulk of seam allowances would be a distraction. There's already one example in the video (a pair of cycling shorts), even if it was made on an industrial flatlock machine and not my serger. Sportswear or intimate wear are good choices for the stitch. I am considering doing a tutorial for men's boxer briefs, one example of the kind of apparel the stitch is useful for.
- The stitch is decorative, so on any seam you could use it as decoration. For instance, you can make the "looped seams on the outside" look that's popular on a lot of sportswear. Anywhere you color block, you could use the loops or ladders as borders between the blocks, as part of the design.
- And unlike other serger stitches, you can flatlock on a fold so it doesn't have to be on a seam. You can create a decorative effect anywhere in your project.
- There are additional sewing techniques that are based on the flatlock stitch, such as hemming. I'll be publishing videos on some of these techniques soon.
I’d very much like to see further demos for sure, thank you
It’s also pretty cool on a raglan sleeve
Hmm I knew about this stitch since I first got my serger a looooong time ago.
thank you for watching!