🎄 3 Fun & Easy Serger Holiday Gift Ideas 🎁

[@marthanlaurinitis824]

Thank you so much Gail! Can’t wait to start making gifts! Especially the zipper bag.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Martha, You'll be pleased with how fast and easy the zipper bag is but let me know if you have questions. I'll be happy to help you and thanks for watching!

[@jasn98]

I am new to sergers.. thank you so much for this video. Extremely helpful. Love all your beautiful projects/gifts you made!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

I'm delighted to answer any questions you have and help in any way. Don't hesitate to reach out. It's fun watching newbies gain skill and confidence with their sergers!Thanks for watching.

[@jasn98]

@@GailPatriceDesign thank you so much!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You're welcome so much!@@jasn98

[@1daizie]

Love this! Thank you!!!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@1daizie I’m glad you love these ideas. Please let me know if you have questions and thanks for watching!

[@annhill393]

Thank you for showing things to make on my new L890! Glad you are working with Bernina now.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Ann! Isn’t that stitch gorgeous? Happy holidays to you and your family.

[@patsmith9736]

As always, I got so excited to see a new video from you pop up. You would never believe how many times I go back over your videos - from recent to WAY back. Oh, how helpful to be able to refresh my mind on applications that I don’t do often enough to remember. Thank you, and have a wonderful, safe holiday.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

That's so nice to hear, Pat-thank you. Glad the Tip Clips are helpful , thanks for watching and happy holidays too!

[@janeratcliff7476]

I love all your videos. I am especially struck by the jacket in the background, the red, white, black, grey one. Absolutely stunning!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Tha is Jane. I like that jacket too! Happy holidays❄️

[@janeratcliff7476]

@@GailPatriceDesign Is there a pattern or is this your own design?

[@SBL1932]

I have used a server for many many years and found this video very informative. It is well demonstrated and explained

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for watching Stella!

[@maryhull531]

Lovely work and ideas .

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for watching, Mary!

[@lindajordan7483]

I can't wait to try the rolled hem and stabilizer technique. I have had difficulties with my rolled hems and will definitely use your tip and settings. Many thanks.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Linda, Let me know your results. If you have questions, send them along and thanks for watching!

[@lynseyofstitchesbylynsey1812]

Fantastic projects, Gail. Quick and east with a wow factor! 🥰

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Lynsey. Glad you like them and Merry Christmas!

[@karenmartin1894]

Love the stabilizer tip for the rolled hem! Merry Christmas!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You’ll love your rolled hem even more! Thanks Karen.

[@maximumlearning]

This was an amazing video -- so many expert tips! Thank you Gail. You are the best. That clear piping foot looks great.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Glad you like the Tip Clip Melissa-thanks. Stay safe and Merry Christmas!

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

I made theme napkins for Hanukkah for a Jewish friend. I made the zipper case for storage of the napkins. She was very pleased to use them and her guests were appreciative also.

[@coreyfisher3167]

Love all the great tips you give for the serger. So far I've only used mine on clothes, but now I see you can use it for so much more. Happy Holidays!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Corey. Sergers are versatile for gorgeous home decor construction and embellishing. Check out Gail’s Favorite Serger Tote Bag for great ideas too. Happy holidays to you and your family-stay safe and well.

[@photine4624]

Love the ideas and tutorials! Thank you and have a great holiday ⛄

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Glad you like them . It's a good year to stay safe and sew or serge. Happy holidays to you!

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

❤❤❤❤❤ I’m new at serging. I like your tips like the wash away stabilizer and the one on lowest setting for differiential feed. The settings really perplex me. Do you have a video on settings? Thank you for sharing!😊

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Susan, Last Saturday I had a Zoom class Serger Essentials. It’s an overlock only class that focuses on the various serger components as well as numerous techniques. I do talk about differential feed in the class and how it works. There aren’t specific settings rather general rules for how to adjust DF. I always recommend testing fabrics (especially knits) to find the correct settings on the lengthwise direction as well as crosswise.typically the crosswise direction has more stretch and may need a higher DF setting to prevent stretching. You can find my virtual classes on my website: gailpatrice.com. Thanks!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Here's the link to purchase Serger Essentials class replay: www.gailpatrice.com/product-page/serger-essentials.

[@wendyjenish8712]

Gail, I just discovered this video and I was wondering if you have the size you cut the napkins, the size for the Double Sided basket liner and the information to make the Zippered Bag? Where can I find these, please. I love everything you do!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Wendy, Glad you found my TipClips. the napkin is 18" square, the double-sided basket liner is 20" square and the zipper bag is 12 1/2" x 11". the bag dimensions are arbitrary. It can be any size you want. The important thing is that the zipper is at least 4 -5". longer than the edge to which it will be sewn. Please let me know if you have other questions and I hope you decided to subscribe to my channel. Thanks!

[@wendyjenish8712]

@@GailPatriceDesign Hi Gail, thank you for replying so quickly and for this information. I subscribed to your channel - thought I had before but I guess not. You're such a great teacher! Again, many thanks for getting that information to me so quickly. I'm going to making some Christmas gifts now.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@wendyjenish8712 you’ll be surprised at how quickly you can make the zipper bags after the first one and they’re great gifts. Thanks for subscribing!

[@deidrapowell8762]

Love this series. Yes I am binge watching. Something I am trying to figure out and would be a great gift idea is how to make the bowl covers (elastic and gathered) I tried a few things to night but not happy with results. I am so new to serging. In my mind should be able to use the shirting foot to gather as you go around but it stitches down the elastic. I need to pull harder on it but not sure if it’s ok for it to stitch it down. Or if it will actually work for a bowl cover.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@deidrapowell8762 hi Deidra, Many sewists are timid about how much tension to put on elastic when stitching. The best way to get correct gathering tension is to spend time practicing on scrap fabric. Or an elasticator foot will give you even tension and no need to manually pull. The tighter you turn the tension knob on the top of the foot, the tighter the gathers will be. If you use a standard foot, you’ll need to pull from both in front and behind the foot to advance the fabric and elastic. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@deidrapowell8762]

@@GailPatriceDesign thanks for always answering! I didn’t hold the back. I am using scraps. I appreciate this and will try again

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@deidrapowell8762 You have to pull from the back because when you stretch the elastic from the front, you’re working against the feed dogs being able to advance the elastic and fabric under the presser foot.

[@bmack1778]

How do you finish of the corner threads of the rolled hem? Difficult to get a needle in such close stiches. Thanks so much, Gail. Always enjoy your videos. Be safe.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

I don’t try to pull thread tails through a rolled hem stitch. It’s too narrow and you run the risk of pulling the stitches off the fabric edge. Use a seam sealant like Fray Check on both sides of each corner, let it dry completely, then trim the tails. Glad you enjoy the Tip Clips and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips. Stay safe and happy holidays!

[@edinacole6382]

thank you very much

[@johnbevere690]

Nice comment dear 👍🏼 ...... Where are you from ?

[@sharonbrown1931]

loved the video and thank you for the awesome ideas! I would also love to see you actually make the tassal too please!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Sharon, check out the No Hassle Tassel Tip Clip. It’s the same technique . Thanks fir watching Serger Tip Clips and happy holidays!

[@uhhlaina]

Here is the link to the No Hassle Tassel Tip Clip! They're so fun to make. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4rUqWWcr7KXeZo

[@uhhlaina]

Gail even has a free tassel necklace project on her site too for more tassel inspiration 💖www.gailpatrice.com/freebies

[@barbaramason7636]

What was the quilting stitch you used on the zipper bag? It looks like a Sashiko stitch, with a space between stitches. I enjoy your videos!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Barbara, I used my Sashiko machine to quilt the fabric layers. Glad you are enjoying the videos. I love doing them. Stay safe and well and happy holidays! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips.

[@dcwatashi]

@@GailPatriceDesign jeez Louise how many machines do you have? 🤔😜😆😁

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@dcwatashi I have a few!

[@ninadukette3340]

When doing the basket liner, do you pay any attention to cross grain and length wise grain.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

The one in the video is on the straight of grain. If you wanted to vary it to take advantage of a print, stripe of plaid in a certain orientation, you definitely could. If you change grain Ines, be sure to pre-wash the fabrics so that if there is shrinkage, the double layer doesn’t get distorted. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@dsego1183]

Hi Gail Can you tell me what kind of thread you used for the napkins? Also, you mentioned in a previous video the different kinds of decorative threads that can be used for edging. One of them was Acrylic yarn which I really like the look of. Can that be purchased at Joann’s? And how hard is it to thread through the Babylock? I purchased a roll of wash away stabilizer, and I used it for the first time this past weekend (I’m a beginner sewist). But, I noticed it had this waxy, sticky film to it. Is that normal? Should I continue using it?

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

Amazon or Wawak are my resources. The wash away has a slightly sticky or grippy side. Should feel like plastic wrap or Saran Wrap. There are KZbin videos by trainers for Babylock and aficionados who give tips on threading heavy decor weight threads.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You may need to rinse away the stabilizer a bit longer or if you're soaking it in the sink or a basin, change the water several times to remove residue. The good news is it won't ruin your fabric! The chain stores usually have very limited selections of decorative threads. Check out your local sewing machine dealer or online sources. Thanks!

[@Teresa-L.2024]

Did you mean to omit stitching the opposite half of the zip onto the fabric? Would have been helpful for beginners. How are you liking the Bernina compared to the Babylock machines?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Teresa, you’re right about showing the second edge sewn to the zipper. But if you want to see it being sewn, check out a previous Tip Clip “Overlock Zipper Insertion with the Piping Foot.” Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips and happy holidays!

[@annetteolsen8088]

Where do you get the clear serge foot you used?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Annette, You can purchase the clear #27 presser foot from a BERNINA dealer. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@maryjokruer6127]

So sad to see you not using Baby Lock. 😔

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Mary Jo, I still use both. My class, 6 serger Specialty Feet was done on the Triumph. And if you have questions about how to do a technique or the settings on your machine, I’ll be delighted to help. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips and merry Christmas!

[@maryjokruer6127]

@@GailPatriceDesign Glad to hear that! You are one of the best instructors for Baby Lock that I follow! Have you ever used your serger to make a bowl cozy? My needle thread breaks almost evertime I go over that thick seam. Any suggestions? It's so much easier to serge the edges than sew and flip inside out and having to topstitch after that. Thanks! And Merry Christmas to you! Liked your gift projects.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@maryjokruer6127 I haven't made a bowl cozy. Maybe try a 90/14 topstitch needle with a heavier weight thread and see if that solves the thread breakage problem. Keep me posted because we all learn. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@maryjokruer6127]

@@GailPatriceDesign Decided to trim away the batting in the dart seams. That stopped the thread from breaking. That was the good news! The bad news is that it was not until I had made 10 of these that I realized the serger thread was not cotton. Now all the bowl cozies I made cannot safely be used in the microwave because the thread is made of polyester. 😭