10 Serger Tips You Didn’t Know!

If you are someone who has bought a serger but not started using it yet, then this video is for you. It is my aim that if you watch the whole video I will demystify sergers and overlockers for you.

This video includes some demos. Please excuse my shaky hands, I have essential tremor. Its more important to focus on what I am teaching :-)

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Thank you for watching. I appreciate each one of you!

[lorraine]

I vote YES for a tutorial on different feet and their uses. The hem on the shirt you used as an example is so cute. I want to try it on a Laundry Day tee. Just so you'll know . . . your hair and makeup are on point!!

[rebeccaw]

I’ve pretty much had black thread on my overlocker for years, and learnt how to French seam for all other colours of fabric😂. I’ve tried the pull through method, but threads kept snapping… but watching your video showed me some tips that the manual doesn’t, and I think I’ll be OK next time. Thank you very much❤️

[qormi]

You have motivated me to do something on my serger Claire. It just needs threading (which I was dreading). Thank you. xxx Yes I would like to see more tips on serger sewing and different feet.

[mmgg]

Hello Claire, the biggest progress I made was to label all the knobs and dials, loopers and needle runs and order for threading. Suddenly the whole frightening machine was conquered! I now love my overlocker and use it as much as my sewing machine ❤👍🧵.

[VintageVermilion]

After years of frustration with threading the serger, I traded up to a Viking Amber 600 which is an air threader and probably improved my life expectancy by the stress reduction provided. It's got so many bells and whistles that I'm still on a learning curve but I'm really enjoying the process. Definite "YES" on the different feet and how to use.

[tanasuesews]

I appreciate your videos because you speak to those of us who are new to sewing and those who have put aside the craft for one reason or another. Sewing can be useful, fulfilling, creative, and even profitable. You help make us more confident and less fearful.❤ Thanks so much!

[IMOO]

If I’ve not learned anything from YouTube in the last year, today is my turnaround, you’ve taught me how to remove serger threads! I never knew the secret was in the needle threads! Thanks!

[jesspeak]

Thank you for such a great tutorial on tensions for the overlocker. I used to write down the tension guide information, but taking a photo is so much better. I have made rolled hems on woven fabrics in the distant past and should should do so again. I would really appreciate it if you could record a tutorial using the various specialty feet please.

[koolkatss]

Thank you Claire. I really appreciate your efforts in creating and sharing your videos.🌸

[kathleenstoin]

I used a rolled hem edge on a ruffle on the front of a blouse. It was very lightweight fabric, and it looked very nice. Much easier than trying to turn and stitch on a regular sewing machine!!

[KlingonPrincess]

Oh! Please do a serger foot use video!

[joanijackson]

Thank you I would like to know more stitches the overlocker does. Much love. Joani from Australia 🇦🇺 🙏🏼🥰🤗💝🌸 17:01

[rebekahcraig]

Thank you so much for this vid. Your tips are so helpful. I hated my serger because the lower looper kept breaking which was the most fiddly to re-thread. It was more stressful than helpful. I didn't use my machine for years and felt so guilty because it had been a big purchase for me. Someone told me to make sure my looper threads don't cross when I thread the machine and presto chango, problem solved. Now I love my machine and use it all the time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I feel confident to touch the dials now which have always been mysterious and terrifying

[CarJul]

The unpicking was pure magic! Thanks for teaching us this technique. ❤❤

[josephinehogg]

PERFECT explanation for overlocker tension and loved the way you explained how to unpick serger stitching. I've been doing that for years and never thought to show anyone else how to do it. Good on you and well done!

[auntiefishy]

I love your videos, you’re so easy to watch and listen to, you’re also super talented sending you love xx

[aimster]

This weekend I used up four serger cones that were almost gone... I definitely got my practice in, threading my machine. I think I've got it down to a science now :) ... thank you for your lesson on unpicking serger threads, that was the best explanation I've ever seen. That's going to be a game-changer for me. I finally get it!

[helenhart]

your tutorial on tension is fantastic, everyone should watch it. The threading with tying the threads together works if you get the knots to not come undone. lol ask me how i know. Great information as always, thank you for sharing

[annblachly]

Explaining the left needle is the 'seen' thread was super helpful to know. I will thread accordingly, now that I watched your Tension video. I'll be serging now after over ten years.
I'd made our first grandson a cute costume based on the Incredibles characters when he was four years, just for fun. But the threads kept snapping. I think he was growing, too, but still. Tension was probably the issue. Possible weak thread. He's 20 now and the costume went missing long ago or I would fix it now that tension can be remedied.

[conesbymaggie]

I love your tips and your style! So honest. I feel like I'm listening to a friend who knows what I'm going through. Keep 'em coming!