APRIL SERGER SAVVY THE LOCKING FORK

[@angelaschapiro4268]

Thank you so much, Gail. Best wishes for your husband and his medical recovery. Thank you for your detailed information. I forgot about the 9mm on the L890. Oh no. I should have invested in that one right away. I think I will order it after I finish my course and payments. I have 2 daughters. They store so much in my spare room! When it will go, hopefully, in a few months, I will have room. In the meantime, I love all you do. Also, thank you So Much for your love and blessings for our Israel.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@angelaschapiro4268 I love what I do too. If you do purchase the L890, you’ll enjoy the creative possibilities. I keep discovering new possibilities and it’s fun! Hope you do too.

[@angelaschapiro4268]

@@GailPatriceDesign which added feet do you suggest to get? What isn't included? I read about the binding foot, edge foot, ...I am watching now KZbin video with Sylvain talking about the feet. I will let you know...

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@angelaschapiro4268 The presser feet included when you purchase the L890 are the Standard (C11) and cover/chainstitch (C13). The feet I use most often are the C16L Piping foot (for zipper insertion on bags), the double fold binder, the clear standard foot (C27) Clear curve foot (C23) and the cording foot (for wire edge ribbon). You can also add the 25mm hemmer and belt loop folders when they become available (around December). You will also need the accessory attachment holder for the binders, folder, etc. Take a look at bernina.com for other accessories for the L890. Hope that helps and thanks!

[@kellyfernando8499]

Prayers and best wishes for your husband's procedure. Thank you for the great lessons today.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Kelly. Yesterday afternoon the hospital called and postponed the procedure until next week so keep praying and thanks for watching!

[@dcwatashi]

@@GailPatriceDesign oh that’s got to be nerve-racking get all psyched up and then it’s postponed

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@dcwatashi yes it is nerve racking. Thanks for keeping him in your thoughts.

[@dcwatashi]

@@GailPatriceDesign of course Gail.♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@tyra8901]

Thank you for sharing and teaching me all of your secrets on sergering!! I so enjoy your videos. Hopefully your husband will recover quickly.😄

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Tyra. I love teaching serger techniques and helping sewists be successful with their machine-no matter what brand!

[@nancypeplau9747]

Praying your husband does well. Thank you for this super video!

[@stephanieduncan2307]

I knew it wouldn’t be long before someone came out with a metal locking fork! My first comment when I used the plastic one from Bernina was “they should have made this thing metal. I’m destined to break or warp it!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Stephanie, the red or blue metal fork is sturdy and thanks for watching!

[@alidamihovilovich4331]

Just love your videos. I always learn so much. Thinking of you and your husband for tomorrow. 🙏🏼

[@GailPatriceDesign]

My husband's cardiac procedure was postponed from the original date but he had it done several days ago and is doing very well. Thank you for your thoughts.

[@sallyb7472]

One of my fitness goals it to keep up enough strength to move my biggest, heaviest machines around! 😊

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Sally,I hear ya! Those machines keep getting heavier and bigger every time a new model arrives! You need good upper body strength! Thanks for watching.

[@deawallace3584]

@@GailPatriceDesign Want to know how to stay strong? Pick up heavy stuff! Don't overdo it, but if you do not keep using the muscles, they melt away.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@deawallace3584 Very true-use it or lose it!

[@Jo-yf2vb]

Gail, thank you. I learn so much from watching your videos, and revisit them whenever I need a refresher. You and your videos are the reason I purchased the L890 and loving it. You and your husband will be in my thoughts - wishing him a successful procedure tomorrow and easy restful recovery❣️

[@GailPatriceDesign]

thank you, Jo. The hospital called this afternoon and postponed the procedure until next week. I appreciate your thoughts for him! Feel free to reach out with any questions.

[@Jo-yf2vb]

Well that just means we get to keep you two in our thoughts for another whole week 😊. But I do know it is stressful to get prepared for a medical procedure only to have to wait some more. All the best Gail❣️

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@Jo-yf2vb thanks again, Jo,

[@esperansaloughran693]

Going to order soon. Thanks so much!❤

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thank you!

[@megypsyhargrove7317]

Gail always has so many good tips for better experiences in serging! Love all her tips!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Gypsy, Thank you very much. Hope all is great with you. Happy Eclipse Day!

[@mylookstudio]

Thank you Gail. Your videos are so very informative - always. Joy

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You're welcome, Joy. Glad the videos are helpful. Let me know if you have questions-happy to help!

[@colleendee5781]

THank you Gail. Loved seeing your presentation this will help me with my Triumph! I am a beginner serger and I did one of your table runners...., but need to get busy on something new.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Let me know if you have questions on any projects, Colleen and thanks for watching!

[@koalasez1200]

Keeping you and your husband in my thoughts; thank you for showing this to us in the midst of what is surely a nervous time. I don’t have a BL but learn a lot of techniques from your videos and refer others to you as well. Thank you.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thank you and no matter what brand of serger you have, I'll always be happy to help you.

[@brettster3331]

HI Gail, I hope your husband gets through his procedure just fine and heals up just as good as new. I learn so much from you and thank you for being such a good teacher.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks very much!

[@dianetrenary2380]

Gail thank you for an explanation of the Bernina bypass threading using heavier weight decorative threads. Best wishes for a successful heart procedure for your husband. Again thank you.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You're welcome, Diane. Glad the explanation was helpful and thanks for watching.

[@perfectstitchbyangie]

Great content. Very inspiring. See you next week.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Angie!

[@1daizie]

Thank you so much!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

YOu're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@lynnosullivan1754]

Excellent as always. Thank you for sharing your projects and instructions.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for watching, Lynn!

[@denises7388]

wishing the best of surgery results

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thank you, Denise!

[@amandarossouw493]

Best wishes for your husband and you. May all go well and God bless.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks very much Amanda!

[@valerystclair4022]

Thank you! As always your tips are great.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

I appreciate that!

[@angelaschapiro4268]

Gail, I love your informative videos. I have a Bernina B590 with Embroidery Module. So far, I sewed clothes, a quilt & a blanket. My first choice was the B475QE, but I don't like to be limited! So I am happy with the choice. As well, the B590 is easier to carry than the newer modules. My last payment is this month, and I used savings to buy the Bernette B68 Serger Coverstitch Combo. I am very happy and you have experience. Is it just like the L890? Can I learn with the B68 using your videos? Is it worth getting the L890 and giving my daughter the B68? I bought the B68 because, at the time, I wanted a serger without without high payments on 2 machines. I am a Montrealer living in Israel, and this year has been very stressful. I started to relearn to sew clothes without patterns. I took one beginner course using special rulers and the advanced course starts next month.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@angelaschapiro4268 hi Angela, my heart goes out to everyone in Israel. We see and read the news daily and I can’t begin to imagine how stressful it is. Sewing is therapeutic and can take your mind away from troubles (at least temporarily). The b68 serger is wonderful. The stitch quality is excellent. Yes, you can learn techniques from my videos and adapt them to your serger. Your settings will vary as they do from one model to another. Making a notebook to keep track of settings that give beautiful results is helpful. The L890 has a maximum 9mm wide overlock stitch unlike the b68 . It is a fantastic combo serger with built-in videos to help you. I think it’s the best serger I’ve ever used and I’ve worked on every brand. The DC motor makes it powerful. The price is higher and you have to be comfortable with in your budget. If you have a dealer where you can “test drive” it, that will help you decide. But whatever you do, I’ll always be happy to answer questions on any machine. Please stay safe and keep me updated on your decision, projects and progress. Please know that you are in our thoughts daily.🙏🏻♥️

[@noniyou]

Thanks dear for your time & effort . Now I know how to do the by passing for decorative threads correctly on the L 890. Thank you

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Glad I included the bypass brackets because they're handy to know about. Thanks for watching!

[@noniyou]

@@GailPatriceDesign thank you . Mentioning the brackets, aren’t they the same with what comes with Bernina L 890, but the color is white??

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@noniyou there is a white plastic locking fork that comes with the L890. Mine is either red or blue metal. Thanks very much for watching!

[@noniyou]

@@GailPatriceDesign ok. Thanks for the reply.

[@brettster3331]

Hi Gail, from your combined thread in one looper do the combined threads go through the same tension slot or disc at the beginning?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Yes, multiple threads are threaded simultaneously through the designated tension disk. The thread cradle makes it possible to get multiple threads through the eye of the looper together also. Thanks!

[@kchart47]

Is the “hook” made out of metal or plastic?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

The locking fork is metal and the blue ones arrived this afternoon so if you plan to purchase one, let me know your color preference. Thanks!

[@valerystclair4022]

I will remember you and your husband in my prayers!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Valery!

[@valerystclair4022]

I have a Baby lock evolve BLE8W I do not see any type of bypass guides. Do you know what I would do on this machine?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Even without the bypass brackets, you can probably put (2) 12-wt. threads through one looper successfully. Not sure about (2) 8-wt. threads in 1 looper, but you can try it. If your Evolve sounds like it's straining, then lighten the thread load. Let me know if you need more info and thanks for watching!

[@pamclose2638]

What is a good source for 8 wt threads? Not seeing 8 wt on your website.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Pam, I don't carry 8-wt. threads. If your local dealer doesn't have them, try redrockthreads.com or go to the WonderFil.com site.Let me know if you need more help and thanks for watching.

[@genelooman1364]

How does it didder from the one that came with my L890 other than color?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

The L890 and L890QE have the exact same functionality. The QE has a gift bundle of trolley, several presser feet, and other items.

[@junefynn3252]

This one is made of metal, I’m pretty sure the one that comes with the L890 is plastic & I’ve seen comments of people breaking them.

[@MKBuddy1]

Where do I get the tool?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi, Here's the link for the Locking Fork: www.gailpatrice.com/product-page/cover-chainstitch-locking-fork. The blue ones just arrived a few minutes ago. Let me know if you prefer the red or blue and thanks!

[@MKBuddy1]

Thank you!!