9 Hems on an Overlocker!

[@kathybrigger9431]

In all my 65 years of sewing, I recently found that when pressing a curved hem or turn under for a pocket, if you press it from the top of the piece instead of on the underside, it is much easier to press. Especially on small edges that have been serged. It never occurred to me to do that before because how you are doing it is how I was taught. Recently I was making a dress for my granddaughter and was having trouble with the fabric getting little points and not looking so nice when pressing that little edge. Mind you, I have made wedding gowns and suits for men, so this seemed silly to me that this was an issue. Anyway, I pressed the piece flat and flipped it over because I am not one to let something whip me. I started turning the edge under and started pressing from the top and the piece came out beautifully and correctly pressed. Just a thought. I always pay it forward where I can when I learn something. Thanks for the video. Very informative.

[@MsFiBee]

That’s great! Very helpful explanation. I’m not even at beginner level serging yet, so understanding how it works first is a great help. 👏👏👏🤗

[@AbisDen]

Glad it was helpful! I agree, building up a good grounding first will help prevent any issues x please do subscribe and share the love ❤️

[@raeweirdeadhead8004]

Next could you please teach us how to train a cat to walk around the machine and pins without causing someone to require emergency services, please? Great video!!

[@AbisDen]

Oh no!! Did you have an incident?

[@1meanelf]

That was too funny and a completely a legitimate question.😁😄😅

[@coalbuster]

Never seen anyone do a blind hem with two needles. Stitching in-between the two needles seems easier than trying to nick the edge with one needle like I was taught. Thanks for posting.

[@AbisDen]

You are welcome

[@jaytopham8514]

Thanks so much forbthis video. I recently bought a Janome overlocker and just getting to grips with all it can do. I need to turn up a pair of leggings that have a fleece lining or backing. This video is just what I needed to know to do the job. I'm very glad I have an overlocker. It was a bit pricey but well worth the money.

[@AbisDen]

Good luck! Stick with us. You’ll do great!

[@scottgayler3085]

I really appreciate that even though you have a really nice serger, all of these techniques are completely applicable to an entry level serger. Everything was very clear and easy to follow. Great video

[@AbisDen]

Amazing. I’m so glad you have grasped that. I want to prove you can do this with any size machine. The skill is with you

[@kayjay6183]

This is the only demonstration I saw on a blindhem that was on a pant leg (in a circle) rather than a flat fabric sample. I wanted to edge and hem the pants without taking out the inseam. But I see now that I will have to trim the excess to shorten the pant first then work on the hem. That's ok. I might still just overedge and then use my regular machine since I don't really want so many stitches, but I will use this technique eventually.

[@c.w.847]

My cat LOVES it when I run my serger. Too cute. Thank you.

[@AbisDen]

Haha. So cute

[@janbraun362]

Wow. I have had my serger for years, and didn't know some of these tricks! Thanks.

[@AbisDen]

Happy to help!

[@sheilajones4491]

Hi Abbi, I love your channel it is concise and to the point, I love that your vids are not too long but just wonder if you could extend the view of the finished hems for a second or two longer so I can get a good look at the finished result. I had to keep stopping and starting and in the end resorted to slowing down the speed of the video so I could take in the views. I hope you not offended as intended with love💕

[@AbisDen]

Hey Sheila, absolutely love your feedback. You’re right, but, I do get so concise sometimes that I may miss a relevant part. As you rightly say, I have to start slowing down a little . I really do appreciate the comment. It’s difficult to fix things if I don’t know it’s a problem, so thank you. I know the sentiment behind this is from a good place with good intent and I will take it on board, many thanks for commenting and giving me a chance to fix things x

[@ericjacobsen6901]

The "." and "," keys let you go forwards and backwards one video frame at a time, in KZbin.

[@susane945]

These are all the reasons I don't sew!! This lady is the best one I have seen. She certainly explains everything well. But I still loathe sewing!! Magnifier helps. But it's just something you either have or don't - a sewing brain and heaps of patience!!

[@pjacksreads536]

Thank you so much for this video. I bought a serger and received minimum support from the seller. I have been looking for some good references. This is really excellent!

[@AbisDen]

Thank you so much. I think sellers are just that. They sell

[@koalasez1200]

First time I’ve heard anyone say to put the fold between the needles. Makes perfect sense, thank you. Lettuce edge…what about increasing the DF? Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🥰

[@elsagonzalez363]

Muchas gracias Abi, I bought my serger years ago and up until now did I began to use. Never had any instruction, I do appreciate this video.

[@AbisDen]

De nada. If you have other suggestions, let me know in the comments

[@sheilajones4491]

Thx Abi, I always look fwd to your content you add such valuable detail, I am doing some alterations and mending on knit garments as practice till I make one from scratch. I am new to the overlocker have got a basic singer one (Lidl special lol) it’s really good machine though for my needs. I’m also interested in uses of dif presser feet. I have sewn for years started on my mothers singer treadle and I have now acquired one - wonderful machine that taught me so much in my younger days. Keep doing what you are doing xx

[@AbisDen]

Oh, I’m so excited that you have a treadle machine. Such a throwback 💫🪡Wow! I love my Lidl overlocker. Definitely one of the better ones on the market, it’s plenty good for lots of tasks snd really so much better than some of the leading brands x happy sewing! 🧵✨🌷

[@mariafernandez6537]

Excellent video! Lots of great info. TFS

[@MWieandSeamstresswithStyle]

I just joined your community and subscribed very happy to find you.

[@rourkuscreations]

Great simple explanation of each technique. Thank you xxxx

[@AbisDen]

Thanks Helen 🌷

[@amandakirk5060]

Really helpful and well resented and explained. thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@sandrabrown7466]

Thank you Abbi. Great tutorial as always 😊xx

[@AbisDen]

Thank you Sandra x

[@kathleenmeaney4130]

Thank you so much, Abbi, new to serving and ur videos are so easy to follow could I just ask is there an easier way to thread the needles x

[@yaeldryer300]

Thank you so much!!! Much love from Israel ♥️

[@milipavsek4402]

Such good instructions very helpful, thank you 😊

[@AbisDen]

Thank you for your comment 💫🌷You’re welcome 😊

[@aprilflux6228]

Very helpful tips, thank you.

[@reginascholz4806]

Very informative and to the point.

[@AbisDen]

Glad you think so!

[@guillermocarrizo180]

Muchas gracias por el vídeo!!!

[@oddrunhaland]

Thank you, Abi!

[@frankdearr2772]

Amazing, usefull, thanks for that video 👍

[@AbisDen]

Thank you 💫

[@frankdearr2772]

@@AbisDen 🙂

[@gmilinia]

I love your magnifying glass

[@AbisDen]

It’s great isn’t it? The daylight company lamps are brilliant

[@annwhite3019]

Thanks Abbie, for more great tips 👍

[@AbisDen]

Thanks Ann 💕🌷

[@PegCoombes]

Great information and especially as I have this overlocker, will look 👀 to see what else you’ve serged on this model

[@AbisDen]

I have just made a pair of corduroy trousers and it was like a hot knife through soft butter. Didn’t need to change settings to make a satin blouse and again made a scuba pjs. Honestly. I hug this machine when no one’s looking .

[@PegCoombes]

Hope you made videos? So we can watch those as well

[@AbisDen]

@PegCoombes you know I get so caught up I don’t as much as I should

[@Braisin-Raisin]

If you also make a template from heavy paper (200 g/m2) of the pocket, and then pull the thread around it, it is even more accurate.

[@saraaronzon4562]

That was awesome!

[@AbisDen]

Thank you!

[@hannahcoleman2940]

Great demo, thank you 🙏

[@AbisDen]

My pleasure!

[@christinei5490]

Thank you Abi, lots of useful tips.

[@AbisDen]

Thank you Christine

[@strawberrystickerco.1194]

Hi Abi, I have just purchased this amazing overlocker too and was hoping you could tell me where you got the extension table from? Thank you :)

[@AbisDen]

Hi Strawberry. I sourced mine from Franklins in Colchester. I had to wait a few days but I think they have them in stock now x

[@strawberrystickerco.1194]

@@AbisDen Great! thank you x

[@TracieSmithpomeranian]

I just came across your channel. I really enjoyed the content. And the cat...

[@AbisDen]

Haha. Love the cats. Thank you and welcome 🤗 🙏🏽

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

Great Ali thank you for sharing

[@AbisDen]

Thanks for watching

[@leedavis5958]

Hi Abi. Great tips. Love the new room. 😘😘👌👌

[@AbisDen]

Thanks Lee ! 🙏🏽

[@m9larob]

Great tips! Where can I buy that light?

[@AbisDen]

Hey! The daylight company sell amazing lights, all of my lights are from them, I am a fan, unlike other lamps, these haven’t changed in quality. Amazing x thank you 🙏🏼

[@megancroft7857]

How did you topstitch with your serger on the jeans?

[@AbisDen]

topstictching is done on a sewing machine :-)

[@donnanelson2967]

Yes love it ❤ new subscriber ❤

[@AbisDen]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ruthleader41]

which is the best way to hem some proper expensive trousers, with the overlocker?

[@AbisDen]

With confidence !

[@barbaragoduto1132]

Where did you get that light up magnify stand?

[@AbisDen]

It’s brilliant isn’t it ? daylightcompany.com/product/magnificent-pro/

[@kueichenglee7583]

THANK YOU 5:27

[@missalexa998]

Hi, what would be the best method and technique for hemming flounce? I have used the rolled hem method for non-bias fabrics and it turned out perfectly. When I hem flounce cut on the bias, there is a tendency to skip stitches or for the threads to not catch at all and I have to re-thread. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you!

[@AbisDen]

Is that in this machine?

[@missalexa998]

@@AbisDen I'm using a Brother 1634dx serger.

[@AbisDen]

@missalexa998 yes. That’s the problem. Brother machines are naff. Just keep at it. I always struggle with brother machines. It’s hit and miss

[@missalexa998]

@@AbisDen I wondered if that was it - I'm doing everything correctly. My standard sewing machine is a Baby Lock and I love it. Thanks for the reply!

[@julieryles7461]

19.03 I have a 3 feed overlocker only, could I do most of these technics as on a 4?

[@begonial6151]

I use the three thread quite often since it is less bulky. The main difference is that 4 thread is stronger.

[@paigearnold5355]

great demo! But, I could hardly hear you speaking. My volume was up all the way and still had trouble hearing.

[@AbisDen]

Maybe your yourtube settings are low ?

[@ALOTABOB_]

umm the whole point off the differential is so you don’t have to pull. or try to control the fabric stretch. it literally compensates and does the work for you especially with knit or stretch fabrics - weird technique for lettuce edge

[@AbisDen]

If you have another technique I would Love to hear it x 💕 what you have to remember: the differential feed has a limitation of stretch. It’s only half to twice the rate. So to create a longer rate (or indeed shorter) you will have to stretch the fabric. But I am up for new ideas

[@ermionitetziridou8119]

Ποσο κοστηζει; Για Ελλαδα

[@lynnettewilliamsfelton2829]

😢😭CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME WITH A VIDEO ON HOW TO THREAD THIS MACHINE 😭😢

[@AbisDen]

Oh no!

[@omttulenew6079]

I would have liked to see the hems closer up. You were going too fast from one hem to the other.

[@AbisDen]

I’m so sorry! One alternative is in the settings ⚙️, you can slow the video down. Will that help?