Top 5 Serger Stitches & How to Do Them

Top 5 Serger Stitches & How to Do Them
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[smokeydog]

When I got my new serger home many years ago(25 to be exact) threading it prevented me from using it for, well about 24 years. It sat in the closet all this time. I’m bound and determined to figure this contraption out or it’s going out the proverbial window. I’ve been at it for a few weeks now and your videos have been a godsend to me, you have given me courage not to chuck it, much gratitude for all you do and have done for beginning sewers like myself, thank you so very much! I’ll keep my nose to the grindstone and get more comfortable with the machine!

[deborahspooner]

Hi, I’m Dorothy’s daughter also! Seeing your video for the first time. Thanks.

[ShazahSews]

Thanks for taking the time to give us these tips. I bought my first 3 thread overlocker about 35 years ago with the intention of learning how to use it before upgrading to a 4 thread. I’ve only recently upgraded to a 4 thread and am not phased at all with the threading process. 30+ years on my old machine taught me some good skills, and lots of patience.

[bhunterBrenda]

OMG.... I have a 25 yo serger (elner) and a 20 yo used serger (Husqvarna/ viking Huskylock 905) and the threading is easy easy. I would have given up if the threading had been that difficult. I have never felt I had to tie the threads together. I give you a lot of credit for your perseverance.

[tamarakarlin]

So helpful Kim, thank you for taking your time & showing this whole serger series, greatly appreciate your patience & teaching style. Have a wonderful day! PS Love your top, flattering style, fit & fabric on you!

[annewhitney]

Don’t despair folks. Once you get your serger threaded, you can tie on your new thread to the old thread and just pull it through. You only have to thread the loopers when the thread breaks. And the loopers can be hard to get at in some machines. Air threaders are lovely but pricey. Only you can decide if the investment is worth it. I found a serger that isn’t hard to thread but isn’t an air serger. Happy shopping. Thanks Kim. You always tackle things with such good nature.

[nanahathaway]

Kim thx for doing the serger tutorials and giving us alternative uses for the serger! On the flat lock stitch both Gail yellon and Deb canham have videos showing how to use ribbons or deco trims weaving them into the flat lock stitches... very cool!

[christinemartin]

Hi from England. Threading the lower looper on a Janome!!! My overlocker is only 6 months old so they are still making these machines with the same awful thread guide. My husband was amazed that they make machines that are so difficult to thread! I will join the queue to shoot the design engineer! Thank for doing these videos.

[paulamattsson]

OMG Kim, I remember my Pfaff hobbylock how i really didn't want to change threads just because of that lower looper, and I sewed years and years on that thing oh I love my Babylock even moore, great video as always

[ellastroupe]

thank you Kim. It was very helpful! Would you do the same thing with your cover stitch machine?

[hmf]

Hello Kim and thank you for this great serger tutorial, I learned a lot. Please lower the background music level to easier understand you.

[KimberlyNichols]

Really appreciate this series, it's very helpful. I agree with other comments, the music is quite loud and I find it distracting. I would imagine anyone with hearing difficulties would really struggle. Thank you again for the great information!

[kb]

I could see doing the flat lock stitch where the sleeve joins the bodice on a raglan as a decorative element, especially if using a contrasting color for the sleeve.

[qormi]

Well explained Kim. Thank you. Wish YouTube wouldn't put such loud music :(

[sewhappysarahr]

I have some burnout velvet that I am making a robe style jacket with. I think the rolled edge might be good for that? Thanks for your great video, I will watch it again and take notes!

[dorisp]

I have an older White serger and I absolutely HATE threading it because like in this video, I have to go under the machine to the other side make that loop and pull it through to the other side. I spent a very long time on tutorials going over and over to do this. What I did was take a photo of where the thread is supposed to cross the upper and lower so it will work. I bought a Singer from a church garage sale and It is was easier. I decided to use the White machine for White thread only since it's a bear to change.

[pennysews]

Thankyou for all your great videos and thoughtful content. Greetings from Australia. There is a product available called an overlocker threader( larger version of those old fashioned needle threaders our mothers used)easily gets those last threads through the looper eyes with ease. Just google, they are under $5.😉

[ginnyrivera]

Thanks for another good instructional video. Now I am going to go play with my serger.

[kathydean]

What kind of elastic are you are using? Could I get the brand also so I can get some? Thank you in advance! I really like the way you teach. Easy to understand!

[auntmayme]

Gathering. What are the loopers., and the right needle? I have a Bernina and the stitch width starts at 5; where is your 2.5 stitch width on the Juki? In the middle, or part way, or from one end?