7 Serger Tips Everyone Needs To Know

[@faeeryn599]

The back stitching method 🤯. My seamstress life always changing for the better with your tips, thanks 💖

[@Julija_Gobere]

I’m so glad to hear this!🤗❤️

[@pennyguiberteau5343]

This is the 1st time I've watched one of your videos, but it won't be the last. You are very easy to understand because of the tempo of your speech and your excellent enunciation. When making notes about the different settings you may need for certain fabrics, I suggest that one should include a small sample of each fabric.

[@daxxydog5777]

My tips would be to place your pins about an inch to the left and parallel to the seam edge (clearing the presser foot, at minimum) so you don’t have to even worry about sewing through pins. You can remove the pins after. It’s also faster since you don’t have to stop and start stitching. I always watch the edge where the knife cuts, and draw your seam allowance on the fabric if you aren’t good at judging the distance yet since the seam allowance line is marked above and to the right of the needle area.

[@Julija_Gobere]

Drawing seam lines is such a good tip! Especially for beginners🙌

[@TheJudeJane]

NEVER use pins when using a serger. Good way for a beginner to veer off desired line and strike a pin. Great way to lose an eye. Just don’t get in the habit of using pins. Bad idea to do so.

[@helenweatherby1694]

Great advice @daxxydog5777.

[@Tweeza57]

Hi Julija could you explain what a wavy seam is, is it a curved seam?

[@jennifermaddock4382]

The backstitching tips are amazing! I use my differential feed on knits all the time. Another tip is to use it to gather your fabric super fast and very evenly by setting it as high as it can go. Magic!

[@Tweeza57]

Julija I sew needed these explanations- I have a brother serger (not your model) - I was wondering how to back stitch today. As far as tension goes I wish the manual was more comprehensive about fabric weights and make up - I’m really intimidated by changing settings, more videos on this subject please , I’ve watched others but they are as useless as the manual. You speak very clearly and at a good relaxed pace. 🌟🌷😊

[@Julija_Gobere]

I was thinking about making video on different settings for perfect serger seam, but haven’t yet figured how to explain it well and easy🤔 But it’s definitely on my video idea list!🤗

[@agcons]

In addition to what Julija has to say I can say save all of your cutting scraps, not just the very large pieces. Use the smaller ones to fiddle with the tension on your sewing machine and serger, especially the latter if you're using the serger on single layers to finish the edge. Some machines are easier than others: I find those with horizontal tension discs (the thread is pulled through the discs from the right around the bottom and up) to be less fussy than vertical discs. Also, a machine with differential feed can make things pretty tedious. Your mileage may vary. 🙂

[@Tweeza57]

@@agconsI do have a big bag now lol 😂

[@Tweeza57]

@@Julija_Gobere wonderful- it would help so much 🙂

[@majsmarken118]

I have just recently bought the Brother Airflow, and I’m so happy about it. One tip is, when you thread the serger, lower the tension to 1 or 2 - it is so much easier. Just remember to switch it back 😊

[@Julija_Gobere]

This Airflow is such a big upgrade for me! i hope you’re enjoying yours as much as I do!🤗

[@JRo605]

My tip: use wooly nylon in the upper looper when making seams on pants and skirts. The seam is fuller, more elastic, and durable. Also that's for the backstitching tip! Game changer.

[@jojeaux4306]

Invaluable tips and great explanation, esp backstitching! Thx for posting!

[@julsbendandi9374]

Backstiching! Who knew? Thank you so much! I am going to try this right away! Thank you! ❤

[@ptoste1]

Thank you so much. Great tips 👌👌👌👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏 it would be very helpful if you could make a tutorial about how to use those presser feet that you mention. All the best ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@veganbean2552]

That was so helpful. I’ve done a course on sergers and your explanation was so much easier to understand

[@Julija_Gobere]

Thank you so much for this compliment, made me smile!🤗

[@rikkib7636]

So many things I wasn’t aware of! I love the tip for backstitching 😁 Wonderful video as always Julie. Thank you for sharing:)

[@donnamitchell8448]

Thank you for this wonderful video! the best tip for me was the first tip you gave. I always wanted to do something with those strings and thanks to you now I know what to do with them. 🥰

[@Julija_Gobere]

I always try to put best tip first!😅🤗

[@suewilbur504]

Thank you for these tips - especially tip #1, backstitching!! I bought a new serger a couple of months ago and am still learning to use it so I don’t have any tips of my own to pass along.

[@Julija_Gobere]

Learning to work with new serger is so much fun!🤗

[@aliceannjo]

Between you and Abi, my serging has gotten better. Thank you for your clear instructions. One tip for me is to keep the white thread in the serger. It's not going to show unless it's on the top of the garment. The decorative thread is tied on and pulled through with tensions set at 0. But that is not too often.

[@stephanielaakson8960]

Good morning! I have sewing forever snd serging for almost that long lol. These are great pieces of advice. Goes to show we can always improve. You may have said this in the past: always, always, always sew/serge test piece!!!!!! 🤦🤦🤦. Have a fabulous today!

[@Julija_Gobere]

Testing seams is important, but with sergers it’s even more important! I do some setting adjustment with every fabric🤗

[@laurajaynedean6097]

Great tips - I like the settings record 👍 and diff feed explanation. particularly. Thanks for sharing Julie

[@davidzoffoli6228]

Julija! Your instruction is so clear. Thanks.

[@vickitester8818]

Thank you for the back stitching tip. I didn't realise it was able to be done on the ovetlocker or Surger as you call it. So thanks again.

[@theresemctague9911]

Thank you for these tips. I wasn't aware of #4,5 & 7. Will need to check my machine manual

[@klaudiakadziolka3165]

Thank you so much for these tips, Julija! Recently, I bought my first 1634dx brother serger and trying to learn as much as possible. Happy that found you on KZbin! Thank you!

[@carolmarlatt3834]

Great tips! Thanks so much. ❤

[@suek7086]

I have always wondered about using different presser feet on my serger. Thank you for your tips.

[@joellegirard3381]

Mind blown 🤯 I never knew you could disengage the blade! Great tips, thank you.

[@lynnthorley7876]

Great Tutorial. Look forward to many more

[@maryannterwey3404]

Amazing tips. I learned so much. Thank you.

[@Julija_Gobere]

I’m so happy to hear this!❤️

[@jacquelinelmiller]

Julie - these are great! Thanks!

[@marylorettapollock1712]

Very helpful, thank you .

[@Ellsped10]

I really liked this video! Even though my serger does all that I keep forgetting how the differential feed works and how to adjust it to get gathers etc. I’m definitely saving this video for future reference! Thanks again 😊❤❤❤

[@Julija_Gobere]

I’m very happy to hear this video was useful!🤗

[@SBL1932]

Such a good video with great tips

[@deborahmaier4272]

Your explanation were great 😊

[@marydiamond3322]

Great tip on securing thread

[@noelwilliams65]

Great video Thank you for the tips❤😂🎉

[@hsing-jungwu6026]

About tip#1, ending part, I prefer manually put the string back using a big eye needle. It looks nicer to me. Beginning part, both ways work for me.

[@TracieSmithpomeranian]

You are brilliant, sweetheart! ❤

[@audreyterry1428]

Thanks! Awesome video

[@shielagrippando4025]

Fabulous! Thank you!

[@donnacampbell257]

Thank you

[@cbraun6901]

So great, thanks

[@daleodberg6714]

Very interesting, thank you.

[@karengray2650]

Excellent

[@DV_Production]

Спасибо за видео, хочу купить швейную машинку, и вопрос, оверлок умеет обметывать и сразу сшивать ? И оверлок потянет не толстую кожу? Мне впринципе резать не нужно нужно обметать и соединить две детали чехла автомобильного кресла

[@backstitchaffair]

My big issue with serging is how to go over seam joints without the serger going crazy. I have tried everything - disengaging the knife, reducing or increasing pressure, adjusting thread tension, changing needles etc. Sometimes it works and fools me into thinking I finally figured it out. But I try again and nothing works. Soon as the serger has to go over a bump, thread cuts or looper thread feeds into the needle eye, or I lose thread in one of the loopers or something or the other. It's exhausting re-threading the serger a million times on one little project.

[@Julija_Gobere]

Hm, that sounds like serger might have an issue and maybe should be check at service🤔 One advice I can give: at seam connections, try pressing one seam allowance to one side, and other - to the other side. This will make seam connection way less bulky🤗

[@bohemiansusan2897]

My tip is: annual timing and service at the shop!

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

I deactivated the blades from my serger, I prefer that I don't cut off when overlocking.

[@bridgiesue7]

Julie I love your content and I watch it religiously, but recently your audio has been very echo heavy. It's somewhat difficult to hear your voice over the sound of the echo in the room. Just a suggestion, much love 💕

[@Julija_Gobere]

Thank you, Bridget! I’ll try to work on the echo, I’ve noticed that, too🤗

[@marydiamond3322]

I have a needle question. I rarely have changed the needles on my serger How does one know when it is necessary

[@Julija_Gobere]

General recommendation I’ve read is to change needles every 8 hours of sewing, I think it applies to sergers, too🤗

[@bethbalius]

Your hand motions are very distracting. The instructions are very clear. Keep up the good work.

[@pesukarhut]

Thanks a lot, Julija! 🪡⭐🧡💚💙